irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.45MFIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAMS - THE FDNY FOUNDATION FUNDS EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT FOR FDNY MEMBERS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC TO SAVE LIVES AND PROTECT PROPERTY. FUNDING INCLUDES THE FDNY FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION UNIT, THE FDNY CPR UNIT, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN FIRE AND SAFETY. THIS INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE SMOKE/CO ALARM INSTALLATION IN THOUSANDS OF HI FIRE RISK HOMES.
- #2 $969KWELLNESS PROGRAMS - THE FDNY FOUNDATION HELPS TO FUND VARIOUS FDNY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SICKNESS, TRAGEDY AND OTHER CHALLENGES. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES THE FDNY COUNSELING PROGRAM, FAMILY ASSISTANCE UNIT, 9/11 HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. THE FDNY FOUNDATION FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS TRAINING, FITNESS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROJECTS TO HELP FIRST RESPONDERS STAY IN OPTIMAL CONDITION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
BE 911 CPR Training
Provides free, hands-on CPR and compression-only training to New Yorkers, with over 16,000 trained in a single year.
College Scholarships and Graduate Education
Offers scholarships for uniformed members and supports graduate-level management education for senior FDNY officers.
FDNY High Rise Simulator
Funds state-of-the-art training resources at the FDNY Training Academy, including advanced simulation for high-rise firefighting scenarios.
Fire and Life Safety Programs
Funds fire safety education, smoke/CO alarm installations in high-risk homes, public outreach events, and training for FDNY members. Includes the #GETALARMED NYC initiative and distribution of free detectors and safety materials.
Wellness Programs
Supports FDNY Counseling Program, Family Assistance Unit, 9/11 health initiatives, and fitness programs to promote mental and physical health among first responders and their families.
Youth Workforce Development Program
Introduces young people to fire and life safety careers, including training pathways into the FDNY and educational partnerships with schools.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 4 activities
- Deliver leadership and professional development trainingOffers leadership and team building training, specialized programs for firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs, and funds graduate-level management education for FDNY senior officers.
- Develop and maintain advanced training resourcesDevelops and maintains state-of-the-art training infrastructure, including the FDNY High Rise Simulator at the FDNY Training Academy, to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Organize specialized training simulations and team-building programsOperates the FDNY Firefighter for a Day Team Challenge, offering corporate teams access to FDNY Fire Academy training simulators for personalized team-building experiences.
- Supply FDNY with equipment and infrastructureProvides capital and infrastructure support, procurement assistance, and supplies advanced tools, equipment, and response vehicles to enhance FDNY emergency operations.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 3 activities
- Deliver fire and life safety education programsProvides fire and life safety education through classroom and community presentations, reaching over 700,000 people annually via approximately 3,500 events and 7,000 presentations. Materials are available in multiple languages.
- Distribute smoke and carbon monoxide alarmsConducts the Get Alarmed NYC initiative, distributing approximately 50,000 tamper-proof 10-year smoke/CO alarms in a single year as part of a broader effort to install over 250,000 alarms citywide in high-risk homes.
- Host community engagement and public outreach eventsCo-hosts summer block parties and Fire Prevention Month events to promote fire safety and community engagement, and recognizes schools and individuals for contributions to fire safety education.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fund fire safety education, training, and equipment for FDNYRaises and allocates millions of dollars through initiatives like the annual FDNY Foundation Dinner to fund fire safety education, professional development, equipment, technology, and community outreach programs for FDNY personnel.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual symposia and award programsOrganizes the annual FDNY High Rise Symposium on high-rise safety and presents Service Recognition Awards and Chief William Feehan Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Awards to honor contributions to fire safety and FDNY operations.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Operate youth workforce development and recruitment programsRuns youth services and workforce development initiatives to engage young people, including a pipeline program to train a diverse cohort for careers in the FDNY and physical training for female firefighter candidates.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Provide CPR and emergency response training to the publicOffers free, hands-on bystander and compression-only CPR training to New Yorkers, including over 16,000 volunteers and 12,000 high school students in one year through programs like BE 911.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide college scholarships for FDNY membersOffers college scholarships to uniformed FDNY members to support their higher education and professional growth.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Support FDNY personnel health and wellnessFunds health and wellness programs for FDNY members and their families, including counseling services, family assistance, 9/11-related health initiatives, and fitness programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct research and development for FDNY capabilitiesConducts research and development initiatives to improve FDNY operational capabilities and emergency response effectiveness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.19M
Contributions & grants$7.90M78%
Program service revenue$317K3%
Investment income$768K8%
Other revenue$1.21M
expenses
Total expenses$8.98M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$905K
Grants paid out$4.30M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$28.11M
Cash$4.30M
Investments$16.26M
Liabilities$1.05M
Net assets$27.06M
Liquid reserves27.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN O'SHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $280K |
board members · 17
- AMANDA RUBIN — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY PASQUARIELLO — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS J CARRERA — VICE CHAIRMAN
- GRACE HIGHTOWER — FORMER DIRECTOR
- HOWARD KOEPPEL — DIRECTOR
- JERRY I SPEYER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN C SANTORA — DIRECTOR
- JON FOX — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN KOHAN — DIRECTOR
- MATT DILIBERTO — CHAIRMAN
- MICHAEL J REGAN — TREASURER
- PETER ARNELL — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT S TUCKER — FORMER SECRETARY
- ROBERT T ZITO — DIRECTOR
- SEAN FEENEY — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN RUZOW — CHAIRMAN - EMERITUS
- WILLIAM B SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- FDNY Government — FDNY Foundation works closely with the New York City Fire Department, with current and former FDNY officials serving on its board.
- FDNY Government — Primary beneficiary and operational partner; the FDNY Foundation exists to support the New York City Fire Department.
- FDNY Government — Primary beneficiary of funding for training, equipment, and safety education programs.
- FDNY Government — Primary operational partner in delivering fire safety programs, training, and public events.
- FDNY Government — Primary operational partner; receives funding and programmatic support from the FDNY Foundation for fire safety, medical response, and wellness initiatives.
- FDNY Boxing Club Partner — Supporting organization that contributes to the mission of the FDNY Foundation.
- Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation Partner — Generously sponsored three FDNY teams from Firefighter Jesse Gerhard’s firehouse for the Climb to SUMMIT.
- Nasdaq Partner — Honored Adena T. Friedman, Chair and CEO of Nasdaq, as the 2025 Fire Commissioner’s Humanitarian of the Year; organization represented at major fundraising event.
- New York City Fire Department Government — Official nonprofit partner authorized to raise funds on behalf of the FDNY.
- Police Athletic League of New York (PAL) Partner — Co-hosted fire and life safety education events with the FDNY at Public School 78 during Fire Prevention Month in November 2024.
- SL Green Realty Corp. Partner — Co-hosted the 3rd Annual Climb to SUMMIT with the FDNY Foundation at One Vanderbilt.
- Summit One Vanderbilt Partner — Event venue partner for the 3rd Annual Climb to SUMMIT.
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.
- Capacity Building for First Respondersmethodology: capacity_building_for_first_respondersBy funding education, training, and equipment for FDNY personnel, the Foundation enhances emergency response effectiveness because well-prepared first responders can act more safely and efficiently during crises.
- Fire Prevention Through Educationmethodology: fire_prevention_through_educationBy delivering public education and community engagement programs, the FDNY Foundation reduces fire incidents and improves life safety outcomes because informed communities are better equipped to prevent fires and respond effectively.
- Targeted Fire Prevention in High-Risk Communitiesmethodology: targeted_fire_prevention_in_high-risk_communitiesBy directly installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in high-risk communities, the FDNY Foundation reduces fire-related harm and fatalities because early detection significantly increases survival rates in fire-prone populations.