named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Apparatus Donation Program
Provides used fire engines, rescue vehicles, and aerial trucks to volunteer fire departments in need
International First Responder Support
Supplies flame-retardant gear and equipment to first responders in conflict zones such as Ukraine
Toys for Hospitalized Children
Donates toys to pediatric patients at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
activities · 15 groups
What they do
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First Responder Family Scholarships 2 activities
- Distribute financial and educational support to firefighter familiesDistributed over $4,250,000 in financial and educational support to families of firefighters.
- Provide scholarships to children of firefighters and emergency workersOffers educational scholarships to children of firefighters and emergency workers, primarily on Long Island.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Accept donations for first responder supportAccepts donations to support first responders and their families through a public donation mechanism.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Deliver training programs for underserved first respondersOffers training programs in CPR, AED, and first aid to first responders who lack financial means or access, delivered through partnerships such as the American Heart Association and the Nassau County EMS Academy.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Deploy emergency response resources after disastersDeploys emergency gear, apparatus, and medical equipment to disaster-affected areas in the United States, including after Hurricane Sandy and the Baton Rouge flooding.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Distribute surplus firefighting equipment and apparatusSupplies surplus firefighting gear, vehicles, and apparatus—donated by better-funded departments—to rural and volunteer fire departments nationwide, including specific distributions to departments in South Carolina, New Jersey, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and New York.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Donate protective gear to international first respondersDonated flame-retardant gear and equipment to Ukrainian first responders.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Donate toys to hospitalized childrenDonated a truckload of toys to children at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Host resilience and community eventsHosts resilience seminars and participates in community events such as the Tunnel to Towers Run and stair climb events, including through its Georgia Chapter in 2023.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Organize blood and bone marrow drivesOrganizes and sponsors blood and bone marrow drives across the United States to support donor matching for cancer patients.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance to first responders and their familiesProvides financial and emergency medical funding to first responders and their families during crises, including medical emergencies, with support available to first responders across the United States.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health and counseling services to first responder familiesOffers confidential mental health and domestic counseling services to families of first responders.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Sponsor veterans and community organizationsSponsors local organizations such as the Kings Park American Legion as part of broader support for veterans and community groups.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Supply cardiac defibrillators to schools and communitiesProvides cardiac defibrillators to educational institutions and communities demonstrating need.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Support and train junior firefighter programsSupports, trains, and supplies junior firefighter and police explorer programs in New York, including CPR, AED, and first aid training with American Heart Association certification for members from East Meadow, Bethpage, and Nassau County.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distribute surplus gear to fire departmentsDistributed $6,200,000 in surplus firefighting gear and apparatus to fire departments nationwide.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$56K80%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K6%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$32K
balance sheet
Total assets$150K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$150K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -32.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BARBARA CONNOLLY — DIRECTOR
- BEN VOGUE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SILVERMAN — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH GANDALFO — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE ATKITSON — DIRECTOR
- TERRENCE J CULHANE — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM McGUIRE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates to certify junior firefighters and police explorers in CPR, AED, and first aid.
- Banksville FD Partner — Department that helped facilitate donation to Stewart County Fire Rescue
- Brierfield Fire & Rescue Partner — Recognized for supporting the Centreville Fire Company’s receipt of a Mack Platform through the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund.
- Bulova's Restorations Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- Conway Shield Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- Fire News Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- FireDept Coffee Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- Grafton VFD Partner — Department whose donation made the gift to Saragossa possible
- Hoover Fire Department Partner — Recognized for supporting the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund's donation efforts to multiple fire departments in Alabama.
- Hunington Community First Aid Squad Partner — Department that passed forward the ambulance to Texas Co. 4
- Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts Partner — Deployed emergency response teams to support recovery operations during Hurricane Sandy.
- Italiano's Pizza of Deltona Florida Funder — Provided financial or material support enabling the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund to distribute three fire apparatus vehicles in February 2024.
- Jackson, North Carolina VFD Partner — Recipient of a pumper/engine
- John's Crazy Socks Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- Kings Park American Legion Partner — Sponsored organization supporting veterans
- Lasker Vol. Fire Department Partner — Recipient of a rescue truck
- Laughter Saves Lives Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- Life Safety Lighting Funder — Provided financial or material support enabling the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund to distribute three fire apparatus vehicles in February 2024.
- Lower Augusta VFD Partner — Recipient of a Ford Expedition, turnout gear, and tools
- Medford Fire Department Juniors Partner — Recipient of donated firefighter gear
- Mill Creek Fire Company of Delaware Partner — Department whose generosity enabled donation of ambulance to Stewart County Fire Rescue
- Millgrove Fd of NY Partner — Supporting department that helped facilitate donation to Pulaski FD
- New York State Fire Chiefs Association Partner — Sponsor of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member of Nonprofit New York network
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member of Nonprofit New York network, as indicated by badge on website.
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member of Nonprofit New York, as indicated by the badge on the website.
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member organization affiliated with Nonprofit New York.
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member organization as indicated by badge
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member organization as indicated by badge logo linking to Nonprofit New York.
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member organization network that the Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund is affiliated with.
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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.
- Lottery-Based Scholarship Distributionmethodology: lottery-based_scholarship_awardBy using a lottery system to award scholarships to children of firefighters, the organization promotes fairness and equal opportunity in access to financial support, because random selection removes bias and ensures equitable participation across eligible applicants.
- Low-Overhead Volunteer Modelmethodology: low-overhead volunteer modelBy operating with an all-volunteer structure and minimal administrative costs, the organization maximizes the proportion of donations that directly support first responders, because reducing overhead increases the efficiency and transparency of resource allocation, enhancing donor trust and program impact.
- Pass-It-Forward Giving Modelmethodology: pass_it_forward_modelBy enabling recipient fire departments or donors to facilitate future gifts to others, the organization creates a self-reinforcing cycle of giving, because each act of donation inspires and enables subsequent acts, expanding reach and sustainability without centralized funding.
- Support for First Responders and Their Familiesmethodology: support-for-first-respondersBy providing targeted support to first responders and their families, the organization strengthens public service and honors sacrifice, fostering sustained community safety and morale because recognition and material support reinforce commitment and resilience in emergency service roles.