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Federal Drug Agents Foundation Inc

Jericho, NY · EIN 113257000 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE M60 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · fdaf.net

revenue

$118K

expenses

$147K

net assets

$121K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

The Federal Drug Agents Foundation actively sponsors many educational programs as well as responding to request from state, local and federal law enforcement agencies and the public safety community. Education is defined as sponsoring networking, recognition, public awareness programs and training sessions for law enforcement and the public.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Federal Drug Agents Foundation provides financial support to federal law enforcement agents, task force members, and their families in cases of death, injury, or hardship. It offers grants, housing assistance, and scholarships, and funds equipment for public safety agencies. Founded in 1994, the organization operates with minimal overhead and partners with agencies including the DEA, ATF, FBI, and DHS.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Agency Equipment Funding

Provides funds to federal, state, and local public safety agencies for life-saving equipment not covered by capital budgets.

Emergency Relief Assistance

Offers financial aid to active agents facing trauma, medical emergencies, or urgent personal hardship.

G.R.E.A.T. Program Support

Provides financial support to the ATF’s Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.

Line of Duty Death and Injury Support

Provides financial grants, housing, and living support to families of federal and task force members killed or injured in the line of duty.

Scholarship Fund

Supports education for individuals pursuing degrees in criminal justice, law, political science, and related fields.

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 3 activities
- Providing emergency financial and trauma relief to active federal and state law enforcement agents and their families
  
  Offers financial and other forms of immediate aid to active federal agents facing severe trauma, financial loss, or urgent needs, and provides assistance to law enforcement agents or their immediate family members during medical or family emergencies.
- Providing financial and living assistance to families of federal drug enforcement personnel killed or disabled in the line of duty
  
  Provides grants, housing, living support, and financial assistance to families of federal drug agents or task force members who died in the line of duty, and offers financial assistance to agents disabled due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. Also provides financial support to families of DEA, ATF, FBI, and DHS personnel seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
- Providing financial support to families of state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
  
  Provides financial assistance to families of state and local law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships for education in criminal justice and related fields
  
  Offers a scholarship fund for individuals pursuing degrees in criminal justice, law, political science, and related academic disciplines.
First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding public safety agencies and programs at the request of law enforcement leadership
  
  Provides financial grants to federal, state, and local public safety agencies based on requests from senior law enforcement leaders, including financial support for programs such as the ATF's G.R.E.A.T. program.
Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Purchasing life-saving equipment for state and local public safety agencies
  
  Acquires and provides life-saving equipment to state and local police and public safety agencies that is not covered by their capital budgets.
Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Sponsoring law enforcement education, training, and public awareness programs
  
  Conducts educational initiatives including networking events, recognition programs, public awareness campaigns, and training sessions for law enforcement agencies and the public safety community.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$118K

Contributions & grants$118K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$40%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$147K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$28K

balance sheet

Total assets$121K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$121K

1 years on record · 2024–2024

relationships · 11

Who they work with

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Government — Receives financial support for the G.R.E.A.T. program and for families of agents injured or killed in the line of duty.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Government — Receives donations from the Federal Drug Agents Foundation for families of deceased agents.
DEA Government — Federal agency whose personnel receive support from the foundation.
Department of Homeland Security Government — Receives support for families of members affected by catastrophic illness or line of duty deaths.
Drug Enforcement Administration Government — Receives financial support for families of members injured or killed in the line of duty.
Drug Enforcement Administration Government — Receives funding and support from the Federal Drug Agents Foundation for agent families and agency needs.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Government — Received financial support for the family of an agent killed in the line of duty.
Homeland Security Investigations Government — Federal law enforcement agency whose agents receive foundation grants.
U.S. Department of State Government — Receives gifts from the Federal Drug Agents Foundation for families of fallen personnel at U.S. diplomatic posts.
federal law enforcement agencies Government — Responds to requests from federal law enforcement agencies
state and local law enforcement agencies Partner — Responds to requests from state and local law enforcement agencies

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.

Agency-Collaborative Support

methodology: agency-collaborative_support
By working in close partnership with federal law enforcement agencies and adhering to a strict code of ethics, the organization ensures that its support services are aligned with operational needs and trusted by the community it serves, because institutional collaboration enhances program legitimacy and uptake.
Donor-Funded Family Support

methodology: donor-funded_family_support
By leveraging donor-funded programs, the organization provides financial and emotional support to federal drug enforcement personnel and their families, because stable and supported families enhance officer resilience and operational effectiveness.
Low-Overhead Philanthropy Model

methodology: low-overhead_philanthropy
By operating with minimal overhead, the organization maximizes the proportion of donated funds that reach direct support services, because greater funding efficiency increases the impact and reach of assistance programs for law enforcement families.