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When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful. Your support fuels progress and brings hope where it's needed most.
Your gift supports PWFF Charitable Foundation, Inc.’s mission to provide assistance to members of the public safety community and their families during times of hardship, and to support scholarship opportunities. PWFF Charitable Foundation, Inc. is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 39-4488829. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual circumstances.
Why Your Gift Matters
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Support during hardship
Help public safety families facing illness, injury, loss, financial strain, or unexpected crisis.
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Relief for urgent needs
Support emergency assistance for serious events such as medical hardship, loss of income, funeral needs, or housing instability.
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Help after catastrophic events
Stand with families affected by line-of-duty death, catastrophic injury, major loss, or extraordinary hardship.
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Investment in education
Support scholarships, training, certifications, and professional development opportunities.
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Strengthen a mission-driven nonprofit
Help build a responsible, Board-governed 501(c)(3) organization focused on transparency and service.
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Remind them they are not alone
Show public safety personnel and their families that their community stands behind them.
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Yes. PWFF Charitable Foundation, Inc. is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax professional for individual tax advice
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Yes. Donors will receive a written acknowledgment or receipt for their contribution. Receipts include the Foundation’s name, EIN, contribution amount, contribution date, and required IRS language regarding whether goods or services were provided.
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This means the donor did not receive anything of monetary value in exchange for the contribution. For standard charitable donations, receipts will generally state:
“No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.”
If a donor receives merchandise, event tickets, meals, or another item of value, the receipt language may be different.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Donors may give through the following methods:
Online through the Foundation website
Check made payable to PWFF Charitable Foundation, Inc.
ACH or electronic transfer upon request
QR code donation link
Approved fundraising events
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Donations may support hardship assistance, catastrophic event support, emergency assistance, general assistance, scholarship opportunities, and program operations necessary to carry out the Foundation’s mission.
The Foundation supports individuals engaged in fire protection services, the broader public safety community, their families, and other applicants deemed appropriate by the Board when consistent with the Foundation’s charitable purpose.
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Yes. Donors may request that a gift be made in honor or memory of someone, or designated for a specific purpose such as scholarships, hardship assistance, emergency support, or a memorial fund.
All restricted or designated gifts are subject to review and acceptance by the Board of Directors to ensure the gift aligns with the Foundation’s charitable mission and can be properly administered.