Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief
First Responders Foundation
OMAHA, NE
Total revenue
$1.2M
Total expenses
$1.2M
Net assets
$1.8M
Grants received
$2.2M
72 grants
EIN
263499345
Tax year
2024
Mission
The mission of the first responders foundation is to serve and honor first responders, veterans, and their families, build appreciation and respect for their work, and enhance public safety. Staff provide support to various categories of first responders. For example, fire, police, corrections, state troopers, 911 dispatch, sherriff, and emergency room personnel.
Programs
3 programs
Behavioral health program: behavioral health programs are available for all first responders (paid and non-paid) and their families. Clinicians provide behavioral health services including in-person therapy sessions, telehealth therapy sessions, substance abuse evaluations and counseling. Other available services include support groups, peer support training, resiliency and suicide prevention training, and workshops designed to mitigate the effects of stress and trauma upon first responders and their families.
Javelan program: funding for military veterans and retired first responders for service dog training.
Responder project support: purchasing needed equipment, supplies and training for various departments.chapter program: committee chapters are located in the region to expand the geographic reach of support to first responders, veterans, and their families.community engagement and awareness: promotes public awareness and appreciation for first responders through various events, including appreciation lunches, action day, & awards of excellence.public safety: supports public safety efforts, such as the purchase and collaboration of installation of fire detectors.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
11 listed
TODD SEARS
PRESIDENT
$100K
40 hrs/wk
ALLEN BATSCHELET
CEO
$12K
10 hrs/wk
GARY GATES
CHAIRMAN
—
5 hrs/wk
GARY STEINER
VICE CHAIRMAN
—
5 hrs/wk
LERIA BRAY
SECRETARY
—
5 hrs/wk
MIKE CORRIGAN
TREASURER
—
5 hrs/wk
MIKE FAHEY
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
CHARLES SEDERSTROM
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DEBBIE BREMER
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ROB A RANDELS
MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
JIM HANSON
MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
Grants received
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