The 1845 Firefighters Foundation concentrates on small, local community support in and around Ernul/New Bern, NC, with a strong emphasis on health-related assistance and public safety. Most of its funding goes to one primary healthcare partner for direct patient assistance, while remaining grants support community recreation and police K-9 services. The foundation appears focused on practical, service-oriented grants that bolster emergency services and community well‑being.
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Most grants fall between $291 and $3K, with a median of $300.
25th Percentile
$291
Median
$300
75th Percentile
$3K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in NC.
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Very concentrated and local: small number of modest-sized grants with the majority of funds going to a repeat grantee (CarolinaEast Foundation); occasional one-off awards to community safety and recreation organizations.
Notable grantees: CarolinaEast Foundation, Craven County Parks and Recreation, New Bern Police Dept K-9 Unit
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaEast Foundation | New Bern, NC | $3,000 | 2025 | Assist individuals with healthcare needs |
| CarolinaEast Foundation | New Bern, NC | $2,500 | 2025 | Assist individuals with heathcare needs |
| Craven County Parks and Recreation | New Bern, NC | $300 | 2025 | provide recreational activities for the community |
| New Bern Police Dept K-9 Unit | New Bern, NC | $291 | 2025 | serve and protect the community using trained K-9s |
| Wounded Warrior | Camp Lejeune, NC | $75 | 2025 | support for military wounded in line of duty |
CarolinaEast Foundation
$3,000Assist individuals with healthcare needs
CarolinaEast Foundation
$2,500Assist individuals with heathcare needs
Craven County Parks and Recreation
$300provide recreational activities for the community
New Bern Police Dept K-9 Unit
$291serve and protect the community using trained K-9s
Wounded Warrior
$75support for military wounded in line of duty