Critical Need/Urgent Funding Request
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Critical Need/Urgent Funding Request
Purpose: LCF may consider urgent critical need funding requests that fall outside the regular application cycle.
Examples of Critical Needs:
Process: Differs from standard application process - applicants should contact directly to discuss.
Contact Person: Kathy Crosby-Bell
Contact Information:
Note: All requests require justification and approval at LCF's discretion.
How to Apply
Critical Need Funding Request Process
Steps:
1. Contact Kathy Crosby-Bell directly at kathycrosby@comcast.net regarding how to proceed
2. Phone: 866-292-1220 x 108
3. Explain the urgent nature and critical need
4. Request guidance on required documentation and process
Note: Process differs from standard biannual grant applications. Contact LCF directly for specific requirements for your critical need situation.
What Last Call Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 9
- Total given
- $286K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $9,000–$106K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 74%, North Carolina 17%, Illinois 5%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Hillsborough, NC; Fall River, MA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
City of Boston · Boston, MA
Purchase of new more thermally resistent fire hose and steam unit
$106K
Ethereal Films LLC · Hillsborough, NC
Film for community outreach program
$50K
Fall River Fire Department · Fall River, MA
To purchase new more thermally resistent fire hose
$41K
Detectogether Inc · West Borough, MA
Development and presentation of the response time matters campaign
$30K
Colona Community Fire Department · Colona, IL
Purchase of a quantifit2 gold scba mask fit testing machine and other ppe
$15K
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