Friends of First Responders Inc
Accepts applications
Friends of First Responders Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,800 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,800
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$40,705
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,549 | 3 | $7,696 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 6 | $32,813 |
| 2025 | $17,800 | 14 | $40,705 |
How to apply
| Contact | Friends of First Responders 1615 Windsor Park Dr, Houston, TX 77094 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (662) 581-7408, jplefe@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Requests may be made by email or postal letter |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $17,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boots for Troops | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tomball Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable | $1,500 |
| 1800BOARD Up | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| 1800BOARD Up | Charitable | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- John Lefevre
- Mark Palmer
- Cheryl Lefevre
Questions people ask
Does Friends of First Responders Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Friends of First Responders Inc give?
$17,800 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Friends of First Responders Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Lefevre (President), Mark Palmer (Vice President) and Cheryl Lefevre (Secretary).