NonprofitsFirst Responders Foundation

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.

Expenses: $182K

Javelan program: funding for military veterans and retired first responders for service dog training.

Expenses: $130K

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.

Expenses: $469KGrants: $37K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$882K
Program service revenue$182K
Investment income$53K
Other revenue$87K
Total revenue$1.2M

Expenses

Grants paid$37K
Salaries & benefits$500K
Fundraising$83K
Other expenses$625K
Total expenses$1.2M
Total assets$1.8M
Net assets$1.8M

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TODD SEARS

PRESIDENT

Board

$100K

40 hrs/wk

ALLEN BATSCHELET

CEO

Board

$12K

10 hrs/wk

GARY GATES

CHAIRMAN

Board

5 hrs/wk

GARY STEINER

VICE CHAIRMAN

Board

5 hrs/wk

LERIA BRAY

SECRETARY

Board

5 hrs/wk

MIKE CORRIGAN

TREASURER

Board

5 hrs/wk

MIKE FAHEY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHARLES SEDERSTROM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEBBIE BREMER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROB A RANDELS

MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JIM HANSON

MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 72 of 72

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
2024
$100K
CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
2023
$50K
SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - FIRST RESPONDERS
2023
$50K
2023 OPERATING GRANT
2023
$23K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$10K
TRAINING MANNEQUIN FOR MURRAY FIRE AND RESCUE
2023
$2K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM
2023
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$650
Support 9/11 Honoreeluncheon
2023
$201K
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT
2022
$175K
SUPPORT TEAM PROGRAM
2022
$100K
CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
2022
$100K
TO FUND COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
2022
$75K
2022 OPERATING GRANT
2022
$50K
Program Support
2022
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$24K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$20K
SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$50
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2022
$175K
SUPPORT TEAM PROGRAM
2021
$75K
2021 OPERATING GRANT
2021
$40K
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY
2021
$25K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2021
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$21K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$10K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2021
$100
GENERAL FUNDING
2021
$175K
SUPPORT TEAM PROGRAM
2020
$75K
2020 OPERATING GRANT
2020
$50K
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS
2020
$20K
SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
2020
$10K
GENERAL DONATION
2020
$5K
2021 FUNDS FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER KITS/TRAINING
2020
$3K
To provide a one-time gift to the Dr. Joseph Stothert memorial fund at First Responders Foundation.
2020
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$500
GENERAL FUND DONATION
2020
$100
GENERAL FUND
2020
$50
SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
2020
$1K
Program Support
2019
$15K
PURCHASE & INSTALL DETECTORS & SAFETY DEVICES IN THE HOMES OF LOW INCOME ELDERLY
2018
$5K
GENERAL DONATION
2018
$75K
DISASTER RELIEF
2017

Funded by

$2.2M from 39 funders · 72 grants · 2017–2024

The Sherwood Foundation

$800K · 7 grants · 2020–2023

Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc

$300K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

The Rod Rhoden Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2022

Kim Foundation

$90K · 2 grants · 2020–2021

Sons Of Italy Foundation

$75K · 1 grant · 2017

Island Country Club Charitable

$71K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

The Hawks Foundation

$70K · 2 grants · 2020–2023

Details

EIN263499345
NTEE codeM24
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-02
Formed2009
Employees13
Volunteers110
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