named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
B.C. Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Provides financial aid to children of FDNY firefighters, supporting education at college, trade school, or private high school
Battle of the Badges
Annual charity hockey game between the FDNY and NYPD teams, raising funds for firefighter families and various charities
FDNY “King of the Ice” Firehouse Tournament
Largest firehouse hockey tournament in the world, involving nearly 100 firehouse teams competing to support charitable causes
Teddy Bears That Care Program
Distributes teddy bears to children across the United States and Canada, providing comfort in times of crisis
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 2 activities
- Organize charity hockey games and tournamentsHosts annual charity hockey events including the “Battle of the Badges” game against the NYPD and large-scale tournaments such as the “King of the Ice” Firehouse Tournament, which draws up to 112 firehouse teams, to raise funds for charitable causes.
- Raise funds for external fire departments and memorial fundsRaises money through hockey events for organizations including the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department and the B.C. Matthew Ryan Memorial Fund, with $12,380 raised in the prior year for the latter.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award educational scholarshipsAnnually awards two scholarships in honor of September 11th, having granted 48 scholarships over 24 years to support recipients’ education and development.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute teddy bears to children in needRuns the Teddy Bears That Care Program, which distributes teddy bears to children through charitable outreach.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Provide financial and in-kind support to firefighter families and charitiesOffers financial assistance to families of FDNY members with sick relatives, donates team merchandise for charity raffles, and contributed a 15-passenger van to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation in 2017.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants$104K61%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$810%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$91K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$82K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$330K
Cash$330K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$330K
Liquid reserves43.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.6%
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ALS Association of Greater New York Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- American Diabetes Association Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- B.C. Matthew Ryan Memorial Fund, LLC Partner — Receives donations raised by FDNY Hockey to fund annual scholarships in honor of Chief Matthew Ryan.
- B.C. Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarship Committee Partner — Administers the scholarship program for children of FDNY firefighters with a hockey background
- FDNY Fire Family Transport Partner — Recipient of direct donations, including a 15-passenger van in 2017.
- Greystone Programs Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department Partner — Receives proceeds from FDNY Hockey's games in Jackson Hole to support training, incentives, and the Fallen Firefighters Fund.
- Johnnie Mac Foundation Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- Make a Wish Foundation Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- NYPD Partner — Co-participant in annual hockey games fostering interagency camaraderie and competition.
- NYPD Partner — Competes annually against the FDNY Hockey Team in the "Battle of the Badges" charity game.
- National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- New York State Fallen Fighters Memorial Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- Ray Pfeifer Foundation Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- Teddy Bears That Care Program Partner — Collaborates with the FDNY Hockey Team to distribute teddy bears to children in need.
- The Center for Campus Fire Safety Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- Thomas Elsasser Memorial Scholarship Fund Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- UFA Widows and Children’s Fund Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- UFOA Scholarship Fund Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
- Wounded Warriors Partner — Charity supported through fundraising and donations.
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.
- Charity Through Sportmethodology: charity-through-sportBy organizing hockey games and tournaments, the organization raises funds for charitable causes, leveraging athletic participation as an engaging alternative to traditional fundraising events because it combines community spirit, interagency camaraderie, and active public involvement to increase support and donations.
- Education Support for Firefighter Familiesmethodology: education-scholarship-for-firefighter-familiesBy providing educational scholarships to children of FDNY firefighters with a history of hockey participation, the organization invests in long-term family stability and honors service, because supporting education aligns with broader community well-being and recognition of sacrifice.
- Interagency Camaraderie Through Competitionmethodology: annual_interagency_competitionBy hosting annual hockey competitions between FDNY and NYPD personnel, the organization strengthens interagency relationships and public unity, because structured, sport-based rivalry fosters mutual respect and trust that extends beyond the rink.