FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION

EIN: 263499345 501(c)(3) Public Safety

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$1,417,321
Total Expenses
$1,296,882
Total Assets
$1,952,187
Net Assets
$1,943,894
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
TODD SEARS
Phone
4022181234
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $208,766 Revenue: $100,585

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $164,394 Revenue: $0

JAVELAN PROGRAM: FUNDING FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND RETIRED FIRST RESPONDERS FOR SERVICE DOG TRAINING.

Program 3
Expenses: $156,009 Revenue: $61,799

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,103,696
Program Service Revenue $162,384
Investment Income $88,259
Other Revenue $62,982
TOTAL REVENUE $1,417,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $66,983
Salaries & Benefits $658,769
Fundraising Expenses $91,073
Program Expenses $1,078,953
Other Expenses $571,130
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,296,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,417,321 $1,204,602 +0.2%
Expenses $1,296,882 $1,161,210 +0.1%
Net Income $120,439 $43,392 +1.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
13
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$138,860
Total Directors
10
$138,860
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD SEARS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$126,500 $0 $126,500
ALLEN BATSCHELET CEO 10.00
Officer Director
$12,000 $360 $12,360
GARY GATES CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY STEINER VICE CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LERIA BRAY SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE CORRIGAN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CAHILL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE BREMER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB A RANDELS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HANSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE MOORE VP OF OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$106,538 $695 $107,233
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,417,321 $1,296,882 $1,952,187 $120,439
2024 $1,204,602 $1,161,210 $1,802,385 $43,392
2023 $1,233,932 $1,068,515 $1,724,313 $165,417
2022 $1,629,159 $1,019,359 $1,488,131 $609,800
2022 $1,617,624 $1,019,359 $1,488,131 $598,265
2021 $993,934 $800,819 $1,004,406 $193,115
2020 $929,203 $804,650 $881,028 $124,553
2019 $550,327 $330,570 $664,379 $219,757
2018 $346,852 $364,376 $442,725 $-17,524
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