Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, or Northern Delaware

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Must serve the first responder community
  • All grants are awarded on a yearly basis
  • Eastern Pennsylvania
  • Southern New Jersey

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Funding must go towards a specific program or project (infrastructure not funded)

Overview

The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation awards annual grants to local charitable organizations, with a specific interest in non-profits focused on serving the first responder community and providing financial assistance to families of fallen first responders.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must serve the first responder community
  • Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
  • Must be located in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, or Northern Delaware
  • Funding must go towards a specific program or project (infrastructure not funded)
  • All grants are awarded on a yearly basis

Geographic Scope

  • Eastern Pennsylvania
  • Southern New Jersey
  • Northern Delaware

Funding Focus

  • Non-profits serving the first responder community
  • Financial assistance to families of fallen first responders
  • Specific programs or projects (not organizational infrastructure)

Award Timeline

  • Application opens: Mid-August
  • Grants awarded: September
  • Note: Application process is by invitation only

Special Opportunities

The FBBCF also offers grants in the name of Ben to the Shore Bike Tour teams who reach team incentive levels.

Contact Information

  • Email: info@fbbcf.org
  • Address: 555 E. North Lane, Suite 6060, Conshohocken, PA 19428
  • Phone: 484-532-7274

Organization Information

  • Funder: Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation
  • Type: 501(c)(3) non-profit
  • Tax ID: 20-8156916
  • Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

How to Apply

Application Process

Important Note: The grant application process is by invitation only.

  1. Eligibility Assessment: Ensure your organization meets all criteria (serves first responders, is 501(c)(3), located in Eastern PA/Southern NJ/Northern DE, funding for specific programs/projects)
  2. Initial Contact: If your organization meets the criteria and would like to be considered, reach out to the foundation at info@fbbcf.org
  3. Application Timeline:
    • Applications open: Mid-August
    • Grants awarded: September
  4. Selection Process: Funding priority is given to applicants who meet criteria and are voted through by the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation and its board

Required Materials

Not specified in available documentation.

Contact for Questions

  • Email: info@fbbcf.org
  • Phone: 484-532-7274

What Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
15
Total given
$241K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$6,500–$75K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 67%, New Jersey 21%, Tennessee 9%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Norristown, PA; Atlantic City, NJ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Montgomery County Hero Fund · Norristown, PA

    Education & support

    $75K

  • Atlantic City Police Foundation · Atlantic City, NJ

    Public safety

    $30K

  • Fraternal Order of Police Charitable Foundation · Nashville, TN

    Education

    $22K

  • Fop Lodge 5 · Philadelphia, PA

    Education

    $16K

  • Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program · Somers Point, NJ

    Children support

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • First responders

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