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FDNY FIREFIGHTER JOHN F MCNAMARA FN
BLUE POINT, NY · EIN 272361351 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · johnnymacfoundation.org
revenue
$75K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$55K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE FDNY FIREFIGHTER JOHN F. MCNAMARA FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN APRIL 2010 IN MEMORY OF JOHN F. MCNAMARA. IN HIS MEMORY, HIS WIFE AND FRIENDS HAVE CREATED THIS FOUNDATION WHERE THEY WILL USE DONATIONS TO FUND A PERMANENT COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE HAMLET OF BLUE POINT, NEW YORK WHERE HE LIVED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The FDNY Firefighter John F. McNamara Foundation, also known as the Johnny Mac Foundation, honors the legacy of FDNY firefighter John McNamara by supporting 9/11 first responders and the local Blue Point, NY community. The organization provides financial assistance to sick and fallen first responders and their families, supports related nonprofits, and fulfills John’s final wish by funding community initiatives such as the John McNamara Teen Center at the Bayport-Blue Point Library. The foundation also hosts events to raise awareness and funds for these causes.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Assistance for Sick First Responders
Direct financial support to firefighters, police officers, EMTs, correction officers, and deputy sheriffs battling cancer and other job-related illnesses
Golf Outing
Annual charity golf event with contests, giveaways, and raffles to raise funds for the foundation
John McNamara Teen Center
A dedicated teen space at the Bayport-Blue Point Library providing books, technology, arts and crafts, and community engagement opportunities in fulfillment of John McNamara’s final wish
Johnny Mac Day
Annual community event featuring kids' games, food trucks, vendors, and performances to give back to the local community
Wish Gala
Annual fundraising gala with cocktails, dancing, and raffles to support the foundation's mission
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 2 activities
    • Hosting annual community events to give back locally
      Organizes and sponsors “Johnny Mac Day,” an annual community event featuring children’s games, vendors, food trucks, and local school performers, as well as the annual Wish Gala, a fundraising cocktail event with dancing and raffles.
    • Hosting annual golf fundraiser
      Hosts an annual golf outing that includes a pre-golf breakfast, contests, giveaways, lunch, a 50/50 raffle, music, and additional raffles to raise funds for the organization’s mission.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 2 activities
    • Raising and distributing emergency relief funds for individuals affected by disasters
      Raises and distributes funds to individuals impacted by fires or other tragedies in the local community, as well as supported relief efforts following hurricanes in Houston and wildfires in North Carolina, with 100% of donations going directly to recipients.
    • Volunteering in disaster response efforts
      Responded to the World Trade Center site on 9/11 to search for victims and provided volunteer support in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, assisting with firefighting and cleanup operations.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Advancing the development of a permanent community center
      Works to fulfill the vision of building a permanent community center in Blue Point, NY, with plans to use donations for this purpose as stated in official filings.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
    • Donating vehicles and equipment to support first responder services
      Donated a new vehicle to the Fire Family Transport Foundation in memory of FDNY Firefighter John McNamara to assist in transporting injured or affected firefighters and their families.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding 9/11 first responder and public safety support organizations
      Provides financial support to organizations that assist first responders, including The Ray Pfeiffer Foundation, The Fealgood Foundation, The FDNY Hockey Team, Friends of Firefighters, The Suffolk County Correction Officers Hockey Team, The Jesse Gerhardt Foundation, The 34.3 Foundation, The Billy Moon Foundation, and other 9/11 first responder groups.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding local community programs and charitable initiatives
      Provides financial support to local community programs such as the Blue Point Food Pantry, the Fires and Drums Foundation, and the Suffolk Showdown charity hockey game, demonstrating a commitment to community and 9/11 responder causes.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operating a merchandise program
      Offers and distributes challenge coins featuring the organization’s insignia through a merchandise program, with standard coins available for $25 each beyond the first item.
  • Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
    • Providing direct financial assistance to sick public safety personnel
      Offers direct financial aid to firefighters, police officers, EMTs, correction officers, and deputy sheriffs battling cancer, ensuring support goes directly to affected individuals.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
    • Sponsoring memorial motorsports events to honor fallen FDNY members
      Sponsored Car 24 at the Talladega Superspeedway, displaying the names of all FDNY members who died in the line of duty or from 9/11-related illnesses as a public memorial and tribute.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Supporting community donation drives
      Participated in and assisted with the 2025 Bayport-Blue Point Library Mitten Tree Donation event by hanging donated winter clothing items for distribution to those in need.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Building and supporting community facilities for youth
      Funded the creation of the Johnny Mac Teen Room and the John McNamara Teen Center at the Bayport-Blue Point Library, providing safe spaces for teens to study, play games, and engage socially.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$8K10%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$40%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$55K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +52.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • JENNI GRAPE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOAN WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • KELLY GREEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MISSY MIRABELLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICHOLE SCHMIDT — BOARD MEMBER
  • RONNIE DEVINE III — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE GANNETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • VANESSA LAPORTE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • 234/123 and 220/122 Fire Companies Network — John was a member of these FDNY fire companies, whose members provided enduring support to him and his family.
  • 9/11 first responder organizations Partner — Supported by the Foundation in alignment with its mission to honor FDNY Firefighter John McNamara's legacy.
  • Bayport-Blue Point Library Partner — Partnered to establish and host the John McNamara Teen Center.
  • Bayport-Blue Point Library Partner — Partnered with the Johnny Mac Foundation for the 2025 Mitten Tree Donation event.
  • Blue Point Fire Department Partner — John MacNamara joined and served with the Blue Point volunteer fire department, forming close bonds with its members.
  • Blue Point Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization supported by the Foundation.
  • Brotherhood for the Fallen Suffolk County Partner — Organization supported through participation in a fundraising or awareness event.
  • Fire Family Transport Foundation Partner — Receives donated vehicle to support transportation needs of FDNY members and families.
  • Fires and Drums Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Fires and Drums Foundation by attending and supporting their first annual gala.
  • Friends of Firefighters Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation to co-sponsor a NASCAR tribute honoring fallen FDNY firefighters.
  • Lessings Partner — Provides the venue for the Wish Gala through its event services.
  • SCSO Hockey Team Partner — Collaborated with the SCSO Hockey Team by supporting their charity hockey event benefiting 9/11-related cancer relief.
  • Stonebridge Golf and Country Club Partner — Host venue for the Johnny Mac Foundation's annual golf outing.
  • Strohm Foundation Partner — Supported an event benefiting the Strohm Foundation, which assists individuals battling 9/11-related cancers.
  • The 34.3 Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • The Billy Moon Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • The FDNY Hockey Team Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • The Fealgood Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • The Jesse Gerhardt Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • The Ray Pfeiffer Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • The Suffolk County Correction Officers Hockey Team Partner — Organization supported by the Foundation to assist first responders.
  • Venmo Partner — Uses Venmo as a primary payment method for merchandise orders.
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.

  • Legacy-Driven Community and Youth Engagement
    methodology: legacy-driven service
    By honoring the legacy of FDNY Firefighter John McNamara through dedicated youth spaces and public memorials, the organization fosters community healing and youth development, because connecting service to personal sacrifice deepens engagement and meaning.
  • Public Awareness Through Storytelling and Visibility
    methodology: public-awareness-through-personal-storytelling
    By using public events, personal storytelling, and high-visibility platforms like NASCAR races, the organization raises awareness of 9/11 first responders' health struggles, because emotional and visible narratives drive public empathy and support.
  • Whatever It Takes Support Model
    methodology: whatever-it-takes
    By committing to do "whatever it takes" to support first responders and their communities, the organization ensures comprehensive and unwavering assistance, because this principle drives persistent, barrier-defying action in service of the founder's legacy and community needs.