The Leary Firefighters Foundation
The Leary Firefighters Foundation, founded by Denis Leary in 2000, provides funding and resources for fire departments nationwide to obtain equipment, technology, training, and vehicles. The site describes grants, impact stories, a training hub, and lists board members and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional fire departments, volunteer fire companies, fire training organizations, or small foundations that fund equipment, vehicles, or training for fire and emergency services.
Good Fit
- • Requests explicitly for equipment, vehicles, or training for a fire department.
- • Organizational size and budget consistent with mid-range grants (~$5K–$50K).
- • Clear procurement plan or vendor quotes for the requested equipment.
- • Municipal fire departments, volunteer companies, or 501(c)(3) groups serving local firefighting needs.
- • Demonstrated local impact and readiness to implement equipment or training quickly.
Geography
The latest year shows a national footprint with 59 grants paid to recipients in 32 states and only a small share of dollars to the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 59 distinct recipients in the latest year, with very low dollar concentration (largest recipient ~3% and top five ~15%) and a portfolio made up largely of independent fire departments and local foundations.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows very high turnover—57 new recipients in the latest year and only two returning grantees across years—combined with a visible apply page and grants email, supporting strong plausibility that unfamiliar applicants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
