Boston Firemen's Relief Fund
Accepts applications
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.0 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $16,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6,000 | 5 | $848,943 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 10 | $893,351 |
| 2024 | $8,500 | 7 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David McCann 115 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 970-9114 |
| What to submit | Application obtained from foundation |
| Deadlines | As indicated on application |
| Restrictions | Family member of firefighter |
What Boston Firemen's Relief Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry Powers
- Eric Wirtz
- David McCann
- Dennis Kane
- John Martin
- Neal Mullane Jr
- Scott Malone
- Thomas Flaherty
- James Cheatum
- Paul Blaikie
- Mark Garcia
- Mike Lee
Questions people ask
Does Boston Firemen's Relief Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As indicated on application.
How much does Boston Firemen's Relief Fund give?
$8,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Boston Firemen's Relief Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry Powers (President), Eric Wirtz (Vice Preside), David McCann (Treasurer) and Dennis Kane (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Boston Firemen's Relief Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.