named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Christmas Dinner
Social event for members and retirees that fosters camaraderie and community among fire chiefs.
Fire Chiefs Association Scholarship Program
Offers annual scholarships to children and grandchildren of Fire Chiefs Association members, including merit-based President's Awards and memorial awards honoring fallen members; over $200,000 awarded in ten years.
Thomas R. Elsasser Fund
Provides financial assistance to families of FDNY members who die from non-line-of-duty causes, including holiday remembrance checks, catastrophic insurance, Aflac cancer insurance, and support for medical, dental, or home repair expenses up to $5,000 with board approval.
Virtual Educational Meetings
Hosts regular virtual meetings to connect active and retired chief officers, featuring updates from department leadership and discussions on operational issues.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
- Advocate for improved employment terms and legal representationSeeks to improve the terms and conditions of employment for its members and provides representation or counsel in legal proceedings as needed, supporting members' professional and legal welfare.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to children and grandchildren of membersProvides scholarship awards to children and grandchildren of Fire Chiefs Association members, funded through fundraising and donations, including from families of 9/11 fallen members. Awarded $201,600 in scholarships over 10 years, with individual awards such as $1,000 given in 1992 and ongoing programs in 2021 and 2023.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Foster fraternal engagement among chief officersHosts virtual meetings and promotes social and fraternal activities to unite fire chief officers through educational, social, and fraternal engagement.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Operate the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund through volunteer managementVolunteers time to manage and operate the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund without compensation, supporting the organization’s mission through unpaid capacity-building efforts.
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Death Benefit Payments to Members 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance to families of deceased membersOffers substantial financial support to families of active FDNY members who died non-line-of-duty, including nearly $10 million in total aid, $300,000 from reserve funds, annual holiday remembrance payments of $2,500 to spouses and $1,000 to children, and up to $5,000 for urgent needs like home repairs or medical bills upon board approval.
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Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 1 activity
- Provide insurance benefits to families of deceased membersOffers catastrophic and cancer insurance policies at no cost to families of members who died non-line-of-duty, ensuring access to critical health coverage during times of loss.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Support members with moral and material aidProvides moral and material assistance to members in need, offering direct support during personal hardships or crises.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$70K79%
Program service revenue$19K22%
Investment income$300%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$16K
balance sheet
Total assets$333K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$333K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +38.8%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- 2davidsdesign.com Partner — Design partner responsible for website development or maintenance.
- Annual Al Ronaldson Citywide Golf Tournament Partner — Raises significant funds for the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund through annual event proceeds.
- Christopher Eysser Partner — Primary contact for membership dues and administrative inquiries.
- Christopher Eysser Partner — Primary contact for membership dues and organizational inquiries.
- FDNY Hockey Team Partner — Provided early financial support and continues to contribute to the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund.
- Families of Fire Chiefs Association members lost on 9/11 Funder — Provide funding for the Fire Chiefs Association's scholarship program in memory of fallen members.
- Fire Department City of New York Government — Collaborates with the Fire Department City of New York to support virtual meetings and maintain organizational mission during the pandemic.
- Honor Emergency Fund Partner — Provides additional financial assistance resources through collaboration with Stan Reimer.
- UFA Government — Serves as administrative conduit for donations; hosts fund leadership and accounting staff.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy for Employment Terms as Professional Supportmethodology: member_advocacyBy advocating for improved employment terms and conditions, the organization enhances firefighter well-being and job stability because better working conditions directly contribute to long-term professional resilience and morale.
- Education Access Through Targeted Scholarshipsmethodology: education-supportBy providing educational scholarships funded through commemorative donations and community events, the organization supports intergenerational advancement in the fire service community because linking honor with opportunity reinforces commitment and continuity.
- Peer-Managed Mutual Aid for Member Resiliencemethodology: peer-managed_mutual_aidBy operating a charitable fund managed by firefighters for firefighters, the organization builds trust and ensures culturally competent support, which increases access to aid for families facing loss from non-line-of-duty causes because shared identity strengthens accountability and responsiveness.