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HONOR EMERGENCY FUND OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 111969467 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE Y440 · Mutual & Membership Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · honoremergencyfund.org
revenue
$888K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$26.0M
employees
2
volunteers
15
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE HEALTH, MEDICAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Honor Emergency Fund provides financial assistance to active and retired members of the FDNY, including firefighters, EMS, and civilian employees, and their families. It offers grants for medical, psychological, and financial needs not covered by insurance, such as medical procedures, therapy, medications, and living expenses during hardship. Established in 1921, the fund operates through a confidential application process reviewed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $206K
    GRANTS TO FDNY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: THE FUND PROVIDED MONTHLY AND SPECIAL GRANTS TO FDNY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED. THESE MEMBERS ARE OFTEN EXPERIENCING A PERSONAL OR FAMILY CRISIS THAT HAS RESULTED IN FINANCIAL STRESS AND QUALIFIES THEM FOR THIS ASSISTANCE.
  2. #2 $125K
    GRANTS TO FDNY COUNSELING SERVICES UNIT: THE FUND PROVIDED GRANTS TO THE COUNSELING SERVICES UNIT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BENEFITTING FIREFIGHTERS, FIRE OFFICERS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Financial Assistance
Offers time-limited grants to active firefighters on medical leave or civilian/EMS employees with reduced income due to serious health or emotional issues.
Medical and Psychological Expense Grants
Covers costs for medical procedures, therapy, medications, mental health services, and specialized equipment not fully covered by insurance for active and retired FDNY members and their families.
Monthly Assistance Grants
Provides ongoing financial support to qualified retirees, disabled adults, and dependents of firefighters to help meet significant financial shortfalls due to medical or income limitations.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
    • Providing financial assistance grants to FDNY members and families
      Provides monthly and special financial assistance grants to active and retired firefighters, EMS and civilian employees, and their families experiencing financial stress due to medical, psychological, or personal crises, including those on reduced income or medical leave. Grants cover expenses not met by insurance, such as medical and mental health costs and personal hardships.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducting case assessments for grant determination
      Conducts thorough case studies of applicants, including financial and personal information, to evaluate eligibility and inform decisions on financial assistance grants.
    • Funding counseling services for FDNY personnel and dependents
      Provides grants to the FDNY Counseling Unit and Counseling Services Unit to support firefighters, officers, and their dependents dealing with substance abuse, alcohol issues, marital distress, and other psychological challenges arising from job-related stress.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$888K
Contributions & grants$96K11%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$791K89%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$236K
Grants paid out$619K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.09M
Cash$323K
Investments$25.76M
Liabilities$58K
Net assets$26.03M
Liquid reserves301.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -8.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KRISTEN HARTMAN LMSW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $127K
board members · 15
  • ARTHUR M DELMHORST — 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON
  • BRIAN COLLIER — TRUSTEE, THRU JUNE 2024
  • DOROTHY MARKS — TRUSTEE
  • FRANK FLORIDIA — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES BLOW — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN ESPOSITO — TREASURER
  • JOHN HODGENS — TREASURER, THRU JUNE 2024
  • JOSEPH CAVARRETTA — TRUSTEE
  • KEVIN WOODS — TRUSTEE
  • LAURA KAVANAGH — CHAIRPERSON, THRU JUNE 2024
  • NIKOLAOS A ALEXANDROU — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT TUCKER — CHAIRPERSON, EFF. AUGUST 2024
  • TYEISHA PUGH — TRUSTEE
  • VINCENT BERNA — TRUSTEE
  • WILLIAM B NORDEN — 1ST VICE CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • FDNY Government — Fire Commissioner and uniformed FDNY personnel hold leadership roles on the Board of Trustees.
  • Fire Department of the City of New York Government — Primary beneficiary and affiliated organization, serving its employees and their families since 1921.
  • Fire Department of the City of New York Government — Primary beneficiary and operational affiliate; receives grants for counseling services and member support.
  • Fire Department of the City of New York Government — Primary beneficiary population consists of active and retired FDNY firefighters, EMS, civilian employees, and their dependents.
  • New York City Fire Department Government — Hosts the Honor Emergency Fund within its administrative structure and provides operational support.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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