The LAFD Foundation supports the LAFD in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing essential equipment and funding programs to supplement city resources, improve firefighter health and safety, and strengthen community resilience.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation’s giving is built around a single public-safety mission: supplement city resources for the Los Angeles Fire Department by funding equipment, station improvements, and programs that support firefighter health, safety, and operational readiness. In 2023 and 2024, its largest recent grants went to the Los Angeles Fire Dept Program, including $3,882,621 in 2023 and $1,717,745 in 2024 for LAFD operations. That pattern shows a funder that supports the department at scale, not only through specialized projects but also through broad operational support. Beyond those major awards, the foundation funds a range of targeted needs tied to fire department work. Examples from the recent grants list include support for wildfire relief, underserved stations, behavioral health, air operations, and emergency-response programming. The foundation’s active programs reinforce that same structure: donor funds are directed to prioritized LAFD needs, while separate request pathways support station-specific upgrades and department or unit needs. Its focus areas center on firefighter health and safety, emergency response and EMS, behavioral health and wellness, fire station upgrades and appliances, youth programs and training, and technology and equipment.
One major theme is station-level support. The Adopt-A-Fire-Station program is designed to improve living and working conditions at individual LAFD stations, and its grant request page states that 100% of gifts to the program directly address unique station needs. In the recent grants list, the foundation also funded stations-related support through groups such as Farmersboc Undersvd Stations and Board Members Underserved Stations. Another theme is firefighter health and protective equipment. The Single-Layer Personal Protective Equipment Initiative is intended to reduce PFAS exposure by outfitting roughly 3,500 firefighters with single-layer work pants and jackets. The Wildland Gloves Provision is another example, aimed at giving every firefighter two sets of wildland gloves for brush and wildland response. Technology and response capability are also part of the portfolio. The foundation funds Fast Response Vehicle program support and Starlink Connectivity Units for specialty units in remote or damaged areas, linking grantmaking to faster response and better communications.
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Most grants fall between $11K and $42K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$42K
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Typical grant size is modest compared with the foundation’s largest awards: the 25th percentile is $10,778, the median is $21,727, and the 75th percentile is $42,140. The recent list also shows a few very large operational grants, which sit far above that central band. The foundation appears to give both recurring support and one-off awards. The Los Angeles Fire Dept Program appears in 2023 and 2024, suggesting repeat support over time, while many other recipients appear once. Grantmaking is structured through operational support and several named program channels, including funding priorities, Adopt-A-Fire-Station requests, and department or unit grant requests. Some of those pathways accept unsolicited requests, including Adopt-A-Fire-Station and Department / Unit Grant Program.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local. The foundation gives most often in California, and 96% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Most awards land in Los Angeles, with additional recent recipients in South Pasadena, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, San Antonio, and San Francisco. The city pattern aligns with the foundation’s focus on LAFD operations and station-level support across Los Angeles.
It funds LAFD operations, firefighter health and safety, emergency response capability, station improvements, and related equipment and technology. Its active programs include funding priorities for general grants and equipment, Adopt-A-Fire-Station requests, Fast Response Vehicle support, washers and dryers for stations, and protective gear initiatives.
The typical award sits in a relatively modest range: the 25th percentile is $10,778, the median is $21,727, and the 75th percentile is $42,140. The foundation also makes much larger operational grants, including multimillion-dollar support for the Los Angeles Fire Dept Program.
Yes, for some programs. The Adopt-A-Fire-Station — Station Grant Request and the Department / Unit Grant Program both accept unsolicited requests. Other listed programs, including the Funding Priorities umbrella and equipment-specific initiatives, do not indicate unsolicited access.
Its grantmaking is local, with 96% of grants going to recipients in California. Recent recipients are concentrated in Los Angeles, with additional grants to organizations in South Pasadena, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, San Antonio, and San Francisco.
Recent grantees include the Los Angeles Fire Dept Program, Confidence Foundation, Keck Wildfire Relief, Farmersboc Undersvd Stations, Gary Sinise Foundation, Cedars-sinai Medical Center, and the Mayor's Fund for La. The list includes both department-linked and external supporter organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For LAFD fire stations with needs addressed through the Adopt-A-Fire-Station program.
Who can apply: For LAFD department/unit requests submitted through the foundation's grant process.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $17,983,706 | 2026 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPT PROGRAM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,279,113 | 2025 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPT PROGRAM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,717,745 | 2024 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPT PROGRAM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,882,621 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| CONFIDENCE FOUNDATION | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $225,025 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| KECK WILDFIRE RELIEF | LOS ANGELES, CA | $77,065 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| FARMERSBOC UNDERSVD STATIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $73,408 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| UCLAESRAILIAN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $60,952 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| SOPHIAGRACE FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $42,416 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| ANNENBERG FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $41,311 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| TOYOTA4GOOD FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $39,460 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $35,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| CARUSO CORE & VAX SUPPORT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $27,673 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| ROSENTHAL FAMILY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| UB & NEU CROWLEY EVENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $22,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| MAYOR'S FUND FOR LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,954 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| MERICOS FOUNDATION | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $20,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| EIF AIR OPERATIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $19,956 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| MISC DONORS YP GENERAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $17,605 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| GOOD HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| MOTOROLA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | LOS ANGELES, CA | $13,113 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $9,648 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| NEU DISASTER RESPONSE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,533 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $8,250 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| BOARD MEMBERS UNDERSERVED STATIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,153 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| KAISER APRU | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7,812 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| WELLS FARGO PD | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,306 | 2023 | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
CONFIDENCE FOUNDATION
$225,025SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
UCLAESRAILIAN
$60,952SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
SOPHIAGRACE FOUNDATION
$42,416SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
ANNENBERG FOUNDATION
$41,311SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
ROSENTHAL FAMILY FOUNDATION
$25,000SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
MAYOR'S FUND FOR LA
$20,954SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
MERICOS FOUNDATION
$20,000SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
GOOD HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
$15,000SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION
$9,648SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
MARATHON PETROLEUM FOUNDATION
$8,250SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS
WELLS FARGO PD
$7,306SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS