SFPE Educational and Scientific
To enhance the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural and built environments. Research grants are awarded to students, faculty, universities, and companies. The Foundation also distributes professional awards and competitive scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$948K
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$204K
+41.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-29.1% YoY
About SFPE Educational and Scientific
Based on IRS filings
SFPE Educational and Scientific is a nonprofit organization, based in GAITHERSBURG, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $948K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $204K. Net investment income was $14K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $948,395 | $914,489 | $855,884 |
| Revenue | $538,862 | $359,050 | $349,884 |
| Expenses | $553,772 | $439,776 | $291,168 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,425 | $14,115 | $10,558 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jensen Hughes ($52,500), Code Red Consultants LLC ($40,000), Fire and Risk Alliance LLC ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Code Red Consultants LLC Southborough, MA | Research Project: "Engineering Risk Consultant for FEMA-Funded WUI Project - Beyond Parcel-Level Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Engaging Fire Service & Community Stakeholders" | $40,000 |
| Frederick Community College Frederick, MD | Emergency management and public safety | $20,000 |
| Fire and Risk Alliance LLC Rockville, MD | "Energy Storage System (ESS) Hazards" project led by Fire & Risk Alliance and ZAG (Slovenia); paid 50% in 2024 and will pay the rest upon completion in 2025 | $40,000 |
| Jensen Hughes Baltimore, MD | Research Project: "Engineering Risk Consultant for FEMA-Funded WUI Project - Beyond Parcel-Level Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Engaging Fire Service & Community Stakeholders" | $52,500 |
| Engineered Fire Systems Inc Grass Valley, CA | Research Project: "Engineering Risk Consultant for FEMA-Funded WUI Project - Beyond Parcel-Level Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Engaging Fire Service & Community Stakeholders" | $26,750 |
| Halliwell Engineering Associates LLC East Providence, RI | SFPE WUI Advanced Cirriculum Development: "Advanced Training Topics in WUI Fire Risk Assessment & Mitigation" | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Senez | Chair | 1 | — |
| Virginia R Charter | Governor | 1 | — |
| Erica Kuligowski | Governor | 1 | — |
| Maria B Marks | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Shamim Rashid-Sumar | Governor | 1 | — |
| Noah Ryder | Governor | 1 | — |
| Leonard J Ramo | Governor | 1 | — |
| Debbie Scott | Treasurer from 5/24 | 1 | — |
| Manuel R Silva Jr | Governor | 1 | — |
| Chris Jelenewicz | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Ann E Jeffers | Governor | 1 | — |
| Steve Kerber | Governor | 1 | — |
| Chris LaFleur | Governor | 1 | — |
| Sean Donohue | Governor | 1 | — |
| Casey C Grant | Governor until 4/24 | 1 | — |
| Kerry M Bell | Governor until 4/24 | 1 | — |
| Joseph Talbert | Treasurer until 4/24 | 1 | — |
| Phil Friday | Governor | 1 | — |
| Lainey Liotta | Governor | 1 | — |
| Margaret McNamee | Governor | 1 | — |
| Leslie Marshall | SFPE Foundation Director | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is SFPE Educational and Scientific?
As of 2024, SFPE Educational and Scientific holds $948K in total assets with $539K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $204K in 2024.
Where does SFPE Educational and Scientific operate?
SFPE Educational and Scientific has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island.
What size grants does SFPE Educational and Scientific award?
In 2024, SFPE Educational and Scientific awarded 6 grants totaling $204K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is SFPE Educational and Scientific's EIN?
SFPE Educational and Scientific's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2701210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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