Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association
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About Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association
The Maple Grove Fire Relief Association supports the well-being and retirement of our firefighters and their families. We give back through donations, scholarships, and community outreach, proudly working to educate the public and build a safer, stronger community. We exist to promote the well-being, financial security, and resilience of the firefighters who selflessly respond to emergencies, safeguard lives, and keep our community safe.
Focus Areas
Firefighter retirement and pension benefitsFirst responder wellness and mental healthScholarships for families of firefighters and policeCommunity safety and preparedness educationYouth programs and disaster relief
Who They Fund
school-aged children/students (K-12)local school communities
Funding Style
program supportdirect service
About Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association
A defining feature of Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association is its scholarship program for families connected to the Maple Grove fire and police departments, where awards are sent directly to the institution for eligible students. That education support sits alongside a broader local grantmaking pattern that includes community organizations, public agencies, and school-based enrichment. The foundation’s recent grants show repeated support for both civic and family-centered causes in Maple Grove and nearby Minnesota communities. In 2024 and 2025, the association also funded Firefighters for Healing Foundation, signaling attention to firefighter-related well-being beyond its own membership. Another recurring recipient is Maple Grove Community Organization, which received support in both years for charitable purposes. The foundation describes its role as supporting the well-being, financial security, and resilience of firefighters and their families, while also giving back through donations, scholarships, and community outreach.
What Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association Funds
Education is a clear part of the foundation’s work. Through the MGFRA Scholarship Program, Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association supports the educational aspirations of families connected to the Maple Grove fire and police departments, with awards distributed directly to the institution for eligible students. Youth enrichment also appears in the recent grant record. Osseo School District 279 received grants marked for various extracurricular activities, tying the foundation’s support to school-aged children and local school communities. The association also backs service-oriented and community-focused organizations. St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church received grants for charitable purposes, while Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies was funded in 2024 for charitable purposes. These awards show support for direct service and community support alongside education-related giving.
How Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association Gives
Typical grants fall in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,000, and the 75th percentile is $17,500. The recent record also includes larger, one-off awards such as $24,500 to a Maple Grove public entity and $20,000 to a local community organization. Recipients can appear across multiple years, as seen in repeat grants to several organizations in 2024 and 2025. The foundation is structured as a relief association, and it makes program-related investments. The scholarship program accepts unsolicited requests and sends awards directly to the institution.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$60K
Total Assets
$19.5M
Total Revenue
$2.8M
Total Expenses
$2.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $18K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$18K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JEFFREY WOODBURY
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