named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Assistance Program
Provides financial support to public safety officers and their families during emergencies or crises
Hero Awards
Annual ceremony honoring public safety officers and civilians for acts of bravery and heroism in Western New York
Training and Benefits Support
Offers training resources and benefit coordination for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to children of and active emergency respondersProvides Scholarships of Excellence of up to $2,000 to high school seniors and full-time college students who are children of or active emergency responders; awarded at least 20 scholarships in 2025 and at least 10 in 2024, including named scholarships funded by external donations such as the Lt. Aaron Salter Jr. Scholarship.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosting recognition events and awarding honors to first responders and community heroesRecognizes members of the Buffalo Fire Department, Buffalo Police Department, and civilians for heroic actions through annual Hero Awards, and publicly honors victims and survivors of incidents such as the May 14, 2023 Tops shooting. Also recognizes behind-the-scenes contributors and individuals dedicated to emergency care.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Offering membership programs to sustain organizational capacityOperates individual, corporate, and honorary membership programs open to active and retired first responders from law enforcement, firefighting, and EMS/EMT fields to increase funding and engagement in support of first responders across Western New York.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events to support first responder programsHosts recurring fundraising events including the 26th Annual Golf Tournament on June 8, 2026, at Cloverbank Country Club, which included a silent auction, and an annual cigar social featuring dinner, premium cigars, and prize raffles to generate resources for supporting first responders in Western New York.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
- Providing financial and support services to families of fallen or injured first respondersOffers financial assistance, funeral and burial expense support, and help with filing death benefit claims under the Public Safety Officer Benefit (PSOB) program for families of deceased or seriously injured public safety officers. The organization has distributed over $3.7 million in assistance through its Fallen Emergency Service Provider Program (FESP).
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$36K32%
Program service revenue$46K41%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$18K
balance sheet
Total assets$336K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$336K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ANTHONY TRUSSO — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR MUSARRA II — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL PENBERTHY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID HATCHER — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE REIDEL JR — DIRECTOR
- GREG PHILLIES — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY SHOEMAKER — DIRECTOR
- JAMES GRACZ — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MAGUIRE — DIRECTOR
- JOELLE BENCE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DENGLER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GILMOUR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- AT&T / FIRST NET Funder — Donated proceeds for 2023 scholarship awards in honor of Retired Buffalo Police Lt. Aaron Salter Jr.
- Abbey Mecca Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Abbey Mecca Partner — Web design partner for the 100 Club of Buffalo's website.
- Advance 2000 Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- American Red Cross Partner — Sponsor of the 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
- Armstrong Armory Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Aurora Liquor Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Avalon Partner — Silver sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Brickyard Pub & BBQ Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Sponsor of the 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
- Buffalo Fire Department Partner — Recipient of recognition through the annual Hero Awards program.
- Buffalo Fire Local 282 Partner — Supporting organization and sponsor of the 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
- Buffalo Police Department Partner — Recipient of recognition through the annual Hero Awards program.
- Buffalo Police PBA Partner — Supporting organization and sponsor of the 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
- Cloverbank Country Club Partner — Host venue for the 26th Annual Golf Tournament, providing facilities and hospitality.
- Cloverbank Country Club Partner — Hosted the 100 Club of Buffalo's 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
- Courier Capital Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Department of Justice Government — Assists families in accessing benefits through the Public Safety Officer Benefit (PSOB) program administered by the Department of Justice.
- Dopkins & Co. Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- ECMC Partner — Recognized clinical staff from ECMC for contributions to emergency care.
- Elegant Event Rental Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Erie County Sheriff John Garcia Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Erie County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Recipient of recognition through the annual Hero Awards program.
- Erie County Sheriff’s PBA Partner — Supporting organization and sponsor of the 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
- Frey Electric Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Recipient of recognition through the annual Hero Awards program.
- Gilmour & Killelea, LLP Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- GiveGab Partner — Platform used for processing donations.
- Greg Shoemaker Partner — Silver sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
- James Maguire Partner — Gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Cigar Social.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Backed Recognition and Morale Buildingmethodology: community-backed_first_responder_supportBy publicly recognizing heroism and honoring fallen officers through awards and events, the organization boosts first responder morale and performance because visible community appreciation reinforces purpose, belonging, and professional pride.
- Comprehensive Support Model for First Responders and Familiesmethodology: comprehensive_support_modelBy providing financial assistance, benefits, training, and post-incident family support, the organization strengthens first responder resilience and community safety because holistic care addresses both immediate needs and long-term stability for responders and their families.
- Lived-Experience Leadership in Program Designmethodology: lived-experience leadershipBy grounding leadership in lived experience within law enforcement, the organization ensures that support programs are relevant and trusted because those who have served understand the unique challenges and cultural context of first responders.
- Merit-Based Scholarships to Strengthen Community Tiesmethodology: merit-based support for first responder familiesBy awarding scholarships based on academic achievement and leadership to families of first responders, the organization invests in future generations and reinforces community commitment to public safety because recognition of merit fosters aspiration and mutual responsibility.