Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
Preselected recipients only
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters is a private foundation in Portsmouth, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,500 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$92,500
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$553,791
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,000 | 11 | $381,941 |
| 2024 | $61,000 | 60 | $483,251 |
| 2025 | $92,500 | 93 | $553,791 |
How to apply
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 82 | $86,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $4,500 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $5,000 |
| Central Virginia Burn Camp | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Fire Fighter Cancer Support Network | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Hanover Crew Foundation | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Henrico FFS and Families Foundation | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Founda | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Metro Richmond Flying Squad | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Old Dominion FF Burn Foundation | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Richmond Local 995 RFD Foundation | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Roanoke FFS Charitable Foundation | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundat | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Spotsylvania Fire & Rescue Foundati | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Virginia Public Safety Foundation | Support network and fire fighter loc | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
| Individual | Support individual fire fighter fina | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Weeks
- Robert Bragg III
- Paul Hebert
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Professional Fire Fighters accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia Professional Fire Fighters give?
$92,500 in tax year 2025, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Virginia Professional Fire Fighters?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Weeks (Chairperson), Robert Bragg III (Director) and Paul Hebert (Director).