2024-05-06T15:21:31-05:00 2023-12-31 450250958 EIDE BAILLY LLP 18081 BURT ST STE 200 OMAHA NE 680224722 990 2023-01-01 263499345 FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION FIRS 4022181234 10605 BURT CIR OMAHA NE 68114 TODD SEARS PRESIDENT 4022181234 2024-05-06 1 TODD SEARS 999009999 1 WENDY R COOLEY CPA P01523804 4023302660 2024-05-06 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z TODD SEARS 10605 BURT CIR OMAHA NE 68114 1323104 0 X WWW.FIRSTRESPONDERSFOUNDATION.ORG X 2009 NE THE MISSION OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE AND HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BUILD APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR THEIR WORK, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY. STAFF PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF FIRST RESPONDERS. FOR EXAMPLE, FIRE, POLICE, CORRECTIONS, STATE TROOPERS, 911 DISPATCH, SHERRIFF, AND EMERGENCY ROOM PERSONNEL. 14 12 12 70 0 0 1477666 927676 129317 240498 10570 10650 11606 55108 1629159 1233932 20027 37261 0 0 438208 495353 0 0 124503 561124 535901 1019359 1068515 609800 165417 1488131 1724313 7012 8146 1481119 1716167 X FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AND HONOR ALL OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, BUILD APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR THEIR WORK, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY. 0 0 208799 106680 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FIRST RESPONDERS (PAID AND NON-PAID) AND THEIR FAMILIES. CLINICIANS PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING IN-PERSON THERAPY SESSIONS, TELEHEALTH THERAPY SESSIONS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATIONS AND COUNSELING. OTHER AVAILABLE SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, RESILIENCY AND SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING, AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF STRESS AND TRAUMA UPON FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 159835 133818 PHYSICAL HEALTH PROGRAM: GRACIE JIU-JITSU OMAHA OFFERS JIU-JITSU FOR ALL AGES AT ALL LEVELS. PRIMARILY SERVING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SEEKING MORE HUMANE WAYS TO INTERACT WITH CITIZENS THEY ENCOUNTER. BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU IS A MARTIAL ART THAT USES NO STRIKING, INSTEAD USES WEIGHT AND LEVERAGE TO CONTROL AND DE-ESCALATE A SITUATION. THESE TECHNIQUES HAVE RESULTED IN DRAMATICALLY LESS INJURY TO EITHER PARTY, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED USE OF TASERS AND SERVICE WEAPONS. ALLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO TRAIN ALONGSIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AS A WAY TO DEMONSTRATE OFFICERS ARE LEARNING SKILLS TO REDUCE HARMFUL INTERACTIONS. 147046 RESPONDER PROJECT SUPPORT: PURCHASING NEEDED EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TRAINING FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 321784 37261 JAVELAN PROGRAM: FUNDING FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND RETIRED FIRST RESPONDERS FOR SERVICE DOG TRAINING.CHAPTER PROGRAM: COMMITTEE CHAPTERS ARE LOCATED IN THE REGION TO EXPAND THE GEOGRAPHIC REACH OF SUPPORT TO FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS: PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS, INCLUDING APPRECIATION LUNCHES, ACTION DAY, & AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE.PUBLIC SAFETY: SUPPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY EFFORTS, SUCH AS THE PURCHASE AND COLLABORATION OF INSTALLATION OF FIRE DETECTORS. 321784 37261 837464 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X TODD SEARS 4022181234 10605 BURT CIRCLE OMAHA NE 68114 TODD SEARS PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 100000 0 0 ALLEN BATSCHELET CEO 10.00 X X 12000 0 360 MALORIE MADDOX CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM HANSON SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY STEINER TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY GATES SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE CORRIGAN CHAIRMAN EMERITUS 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL J SCHENARTS MD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE FAHEY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES SEDERSTROM MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBBIE BREMER MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROB A RANDELS MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LERIA BRAY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DENISE NATALI-PAINE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 112000 0 360 0 0 0 0 0 81265 846411 33291 927676 PHYSICAL HEALTH 624100 133818 133818 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 624100 106680 106680 240498 35864 35864 20800 0 20800 20800 20800 18357 6857 -18357 -6857 -25214 -25214 98266 81265 63958 34308 34308 1233932 240498 0 65758 13761 13761 23500 23500 112360 60000 32360 20000 382993 275838 27598 79557 19788 4855 14933 17424 17424 25155 16740 250 8165 24836 15430 9113 293 22834 17412 660 4762 93708 75551 12980 5177 11635 11124 431 80 3049 2434 615 21957 16321 2818 2818 11706 7535 2103 2068 SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPO 252355 252355 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 29038 25281 2599 1158 2416 1903 88 425 1068515 837464 106548 124503 1379170 653342 150743 55962 105595 94781 972824 3366 3366 1488131 1724313 7012 8146 7012 8146 X 980611 1142097 500508 574070 1481119 1716167 1488131 1724313 165417 69631 0 X 0 0 0 X 620137 913107 883813 1477666 927676 4822399 620137 913107 883813 1477666 927676 4822399 1328799 3493600 2523 12524 33709 22352 56664 127772 4106 34308 38414 4975 6330 4651 1500 17456 5006041 439995 0.69790 0.66620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 100029 300000 33328 3847 429510 100000 1277 1248 100029 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0 0 77807 33454 44353 3436 2186 1250 69500 20322 49178 94781 PART V, LINE 4: "AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE" HAS BEEN PROVIDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF FIRST RESPONDERS WITH A $500 AWARD SINCE 2017. THIS ENDOWMENT WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM. 9/11 LUNCHEON 21532 21532 1627 6553 1360 GUNS & HOSES HOCKEY 91284 81265 10019 5125 5845 29627 2 37979 37979 12949 872 150795 81265 69530 19701 12398 31859 63958 5572 1 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS 47 23500 PART I, LINE 2: FUNDS ARE EXPENDED BY FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. X FOOD 10 27168 FMV X OFFICE SUPPLIES 3 6123 FMV 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): COLUMN B REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY BOTH THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR RELATED PARTY POLICY IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR RELATED PARTY POLICY EXISTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPARED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDWEST, MEETING SEVERAL TIMES TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE AND SET GOALS FOR THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.