named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
4th Annual Tribute to the Fallen
Annual memorial event featuring raffles, merchandise sales, and donor recognition to raise funds and honor officers killed in the line of duty
LOD Deployments
Organized deployments to attend funerals of fallen law enforcement officers and present financial donations to their families, typically $2,000 per family
Memorial Donations in Honor of Members
Accepts and manages donations in memory of deceased members such as Sergeant Jeffrey Gross, directing funds toward future deployments
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Attending funerals of fallen officers with uniformed delegationsSends uniformed members to attend funerals of police officers killed in the line of duty across the country, including organizing large-scale deployments such as nearly thirty members attending five funerals in Dallas, Texas in 2016. Also hosts visiting law enforcement groups during funeral visits, such as the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during the NYPD Officers Ramos and Liu memorials.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fundraising to support deployment and donation activitiesRaises funds through membership dues ($52 annually), community events (e.g., 'Battle at the Barn' which raised over $22,000), school projects, youth campaigns, and team fundraisers (e.g., hockey games, softball teams) to finance future donations and funeral deployments.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
- Providing financial and emotional support to families of fallen law enforcement officersProvides $2,000 monetary donations to families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty after verifying recipients with their departments; also offers emotional support through attendance at funerals and sending letters of comfort. Funds are allocated from membership dues and public donations, including youth-led and community-organized campaigns.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting formation of new chapters through engagementEngaged with a delegation from the Chicago Police Department at a funeral in Houston, Texas, which led to the formation of their own chapter of the Brotherhood for the Fallen, indicating capacity-building through peer-to-peer outreach and organizational replication.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$256K
Contributions & grants$334K130%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1720%
Other revenue$-78K
expenses
Total expenses$211K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$106K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$196K
Cash$171K
Investments$0
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$177K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -21.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CHARLES EBERT — DIRECTOR/EVENT PLANNER
- CHARLES GIARDELLA — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
- DAMON MARRO — DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES GRUENDFELDER — DIRECTOR/MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
- JAMES JOHNSON — DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
- JOHN CHIQUITOCO — DIRECTOR/SOCIAL MEDIATOR
- KEVIN FOLEY — DIRECTOR/DEPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
- NEIL STRINGER — DIRECTOR/TRAVEL SECRETARY
- PAT SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR/RECORDING SECRETARY
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Aurora Colorado Police Department Network — One of the law enforcement departments that joined the Brotherhood for the Fallen network.
- Bluepoint Fire Department Partner — Recognized as a supportive organization or collaborator with BFTF Suffolk County.
- Chicago Police Department Network — Originating department of the Brotherhood for the Fallen, with which BFTF Suffolk County is affiliated.
- Chicago Police Department Partner — Source of the original Brotherhood for the Fallen mission; Suffolk County chapter adopted and expanded upon their model after direct engagement.
- Eastern Suffolk BOCES Law Enforcement Students Partner — Recognized for a donation made in memory of Kathleen Mongan.
- Fort Worth Police Department Network — One of the law enforcement departments that joined the Brotherhood for the Fallen network.
- Harris County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Established mutual connections during funeral visits; reciprocal relationship formed after Suffolk County members attended a funeral in Houston.
- Historical Society Partner — Recognized for a donation to the organization.
- Indianapolis Police Foundation Partner — Receives acknowledgments from the Indianapolis Police Foundation for support provided
- Islip Buccaneers Varsity Softball Partner — Raffled off hockey game tickets and merchandise to raise $350 for the organization.
- Marine Bureau Partner — Accepts membership applications via inter-department mail at Marine Bureau.
- Miller & Caggiano, LLP Partner — Sponsored the 2021 Back the Blue Shoot Out event for BFTF.
- NY Islanders Partner — Collaborated on a 50/50 fundraiser during a hockey game that raised $300 for the organization.
- New York City Police Department Network — One of the law enforcement departments that joined the Brotherhood for the Fallen network.
- New York City Police Department Partner — Hosted visiting officers from other jurisdictions during funerals of fallen NYPD officers, fostering inter-departmental bonds.
- P.C. Richard & Son Partner — Provides donated items and deep discounts on electronics and appliances to support the organization and its members.
- SCPD Hockey Team Partner — Represented the Suffolk County Police Department and supported BFTF at the Battle at the Barn event.
- SOA office Partner — Accepts membership applications via inter-department mail at the SOA office.
- SPCD 4th Precinct Partner — Hosts the Brotherhood for the Fallen 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run at its location in Smithtown, NY.
- Suffolk County Detectives Association Partner — Provided a financial contribution to support BFTF’s mission.
- Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association Partner — Provided support for delegation travel to funerals and is a key organizational backer of the Brotherhood chapter.
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.
- Family Support through Integrated Emotional and Financial Assistancemethodology: family_supportBy combining direct financial aid with personalized emotional support such as correspondence and dignified representation, the organization addresses both practical and psychological needs of families after a line-of-duty death, because holistic care improves family resilience and honors the officer’s service more fully.
- Fraternal Solidarity with Financial and Emotional Supportmethodology: fraternal-police-solidarityBy deploying uniformed police delegations to funerals of fallen officers, the organization provides visible solidarity that reinforces institutional respect and emotional support for grieving families, while immediate financial assistance alleviates short-term economic hardship — combining ceremonial presence with material aid to honor sacrifice and strengthen community bonds.
- Memorial-to-Mission Funding Modelmethodology: memorial_fundingBy channeling donations made in memory of fallen officers into operational funds, the organization sustains future support deployments, creating a self-reinforcing cycle where individual remembrance directly enables ongoing mission delivery.