The Thomas R Elsasser
The corporation was established to accept contributions for the benefit of widows, children, and dependents of members of the uniformed firefighters association of greater New York, local 94 I.a.f.f., who have died in non-line of duty circumstances.
The Thomas R Elsasser at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,200,290
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,086,784
- +95.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $652,175
- +378.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $594,708
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas R Elsasser funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Thomas R Elsasser gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $25K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Family Transport Foundation Ltd Brooklyn, NY | Financial Assistance to Purchase a Vehicle. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,200,290 | $1,086,784 | $594,708 | — | — | $652,175 |
| 2024 | $4,031,838 | $556,050 | $584,730 | — | — | $136,273 |
| 2023 | $3,688,462 | $375,600 | $528,434 | $15,000 | 1 | $98,196 |
| 2022 | $3,644,825 | $670,293 | $507,597 | — | — | $274,946 |
| 2021 | $3,964,438 | $513,854 | $460,414 | — | — | $268,360 |
| 2020 | $3,397,811 | $81,376 | $408,235 | $25,000 | 1 | $46,736 |
| 2019 | $3,574,262 | $319,917 | $393,640 | — | — | $128,729 |
About The Thomas R Elsasser
Based on IRS filings
The Thomas R Elsasser is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $652K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas R Elsasser is led by Kevin E. Gallagher, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin E. Gallagher
Chairman
Co-Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Ansbro
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Reimer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lamacchia
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Roberts
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kammerer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Nolan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Caracciolo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Burke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fern Iodice Currao
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Oehm
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Brosi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Defranco
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Profeta
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. McManus
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Reno
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Block
Director - Past
Director → Director - Past, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Burke
Director - Past
Director → Director - Past, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Straub
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Pettit
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eddie Burke (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Gerard Fitzgerald (2019–2021) — Co-Chairman - Past
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas R Elsasser
How large is The Thomas R Elsasser?
The Thomas R Elsasser reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does The Thomas R Elsasser operate?
The Thomas R Elsasser has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Thomas R Elsasser's EIN?
The Thomas R Elsasser's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3661508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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