D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation

What D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation does

The D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation (DCFFBF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation founded in 2004 by active and retired Washington, D.C. firefighters to support burn survivors, injured firefighters, and their families. It operates six core programs: Children's Burn Camp (ages 8-18), the Bert W. Martin Burn Survivor Retreat in Crested Butte, Colorado, Firefighter Burn Survivors Week, the Family Services Team (immediate crisis support for hospitalized firefighters), Support for Burn Care Providers, and Aftercare Support Services. The Foundation also coordinates biennial attendance at the Phoenix World Burn Congress. Direct program delivery is anchored by core hospital partnerships with MedStar Washington Hospital Center Burn Center (the regional adult burn unit, 500+ patients annually) and Children's National Hospital Burn Program (the only ABA-verified pediatric burn program in the region).

The Foundation's revenue model is a donations-and-events hybrid. Primary inflows are individual donations processed through Givebutter and proceeds from a stacked annual event portfolio: Night at the Navy Yard Gala, Golf Tournament at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club, Chief Nick Finamore Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot, Emerald Society Fishing Tournament, Rocklands Hot Sauce Contest & Pig Roast, DC Fire Hockey Tournament, and The Salt Line Christmas Tree Lot. Merchandise (commemorative ornaments) provides a small additional stream. Pricing is presented as suggested donation amounts tied to tangible program outcomes ($25 parking, $75 counseling, $250 week of meals, $1,000 camp sponsorship). Distribution is direct — Foundation personnel coordinate inpatient support at partner hospitals and run camp/retreat programs in person. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital footprint is a Squarespace website, Givebutter, email newsletter, and organic social media. Since inception, the Foundation reports more than $10 million directed to burn research, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.

Name

D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation

Legal name

D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation

Website

https://dcffburnfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation is a firefighter-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that funds burn treatment, aftercare, and survivor programs at D.C.-area hospitals, runs children's burn camp and adult recovery retreats, and supports injured firefighters and their families through events and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable donations from individuals supporting burn survivor programs and firefighter assistance. donations collected via givebutter.com platform.
2. Annual Events Revenue: Proceeds from signature annual events including Night at the Navy Yard Gala, Golf Tournament, Chief Nick Finamore Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot, Emerald Society Fishing Tournament, Rocklands Hot Sauce Contest, and Salt Line Christmas Tree Lot sales.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sales of commemorative merchandise including annual ornaments. Current product: 2025 Commemorative Ornament at $20.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation is a firefighter-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct support programs for burn survivors, injured firefighters, and their families — including children's burn camp, adult and firefighter adaptive retreats, family crisis relief, aftercare services, and professional development for burn care providers. Funding comes from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising events, and limited merchandise sales.

Product overview

The D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation is a firefighter-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a collection of charitable programs and fundraising events rather than a unified technology product. The Foundation's core offerings include six survivor and family support programs: Children's Burn Camp for young survivors ages 8-18, the Bert W. Martin Burn Survivor Retreat for adults in Colorado, Firefighter Burn Survivors Week for injured firefighters, Family Services Team providing immediate crisis support, Support for Burn Care Providers, and Aftercare Support Services for long-term recovery. The Foundation also coordinates biennial attendance at Phoenix World Burn Congress. These programs are funded through seven annual fundraising events including the Night at the Navy Yard Gala, Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Shoot, Fishing Tournament, Christmas Tree Lot, Hot Sauce Contest, and Fire Hockey Tournament, as well as merchandise sales such as commemorative ornaments. The Foundation partners with Children's National Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center Burn Center for medical care coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Burn Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $10 million invested in burn treatment, rehabilitation, and survivor aftercare since 2004
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Burn CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional adult burn unit treating 500+ patients annually. Foundation funds equipment, family resources, and continuing education for burn care teams. Primary hospital partner for firefighter injury treatment.
• Children's National Hospital - Burn ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe only ABA-verified pediatric burn program in the region. Foundation funds aftercare initiatives, specialized equipment, and research. Thousands of children receive specialized care annually through this program.
• Adaptive Sports CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for adaptive outdoor retreats for adult burn survivors and firefighter burn survivors. Hosts Bert W. Martin Burn Survivor Retreat and Firefighter Burn Survivors Week in Crested Butte, Colorado. Blends outdoor challenges with peer support.
• The Salt Line (Restaurant)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNavy Yard restaurant transforms patio into Christmas tree lot each holiday season. 100% of tree sale proceeds benefit the Foundation. Featured on NBC News4. Offers complimentary Winter Warmer cocktail with purchases.
• Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArlington restaurant hosts Annual Hot Sauce Contest & Pig Roast each October. Event is major fundraiser for the Foundation. Family-friendly event featuring Arlington Fire Department and fire truck display.
• Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation coordinates and funds groups of burn survivors, families, firefighters, and medical professionals to attend Phoenix World Burn Congress - the world's largest gathering of the burn community.
• Prince George's County Trap and Skeet RangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for Chief Nick Finamore Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot - annual fundraiser benefiting Children's Burn Camp.
• Emerald Society Firefighters of Washington, D.C.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosts annual Fishing Tournament on Chesapeake Bay. Event benefits the Foundation with private and charter boat divisions, prizes, and Calcutta competition.
• Swan Point Yacht & Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for DCFFBF Annual Golf Tournament each fall. Proceeds support Foundation programs including hospital and family support, burn survivor aftercare, and firefighter injury prevention training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation: California-based nonprofit supporting burn survivors and prevention education, with comparable programs including camp experiences, family support, and hospital partnerships. Operates as a regional burn survivor support foundation in a different geography.
• Firefighters Charitable Foundation: National firefighter-founded nonprofit providing assistance to fire and burn victims and their families. Comparable beneficiary population and grassroots event-driven fundraising model to D.C. Foundation.
• FirefighterAid: Nonprofit providing financial assistance and support to firefighters and their families during catastrophic injury or illness — directly comparable firefighter-family support mission and beneficiary overlap with Family Services Team.
• Children's Burn Foundation: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing support services for young burn survivors and their families, including a dedicated children's burn camp program — a direct programmatic peer to D.C. Foundation's Children's Burn Camp.
• Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors: National nonprofit dedicated to empowering burn survivors and their families — operates the Phoenix World Burn Congress that the D.C. Foundation actively coordinates attendance for. Directly comparable mission and beneficiary population.
• Burn Institute: San Diego-area nonprofit supporting burn survivors and burn prevention education with a firefighter-founded heritage, regional hospital partnerships, and youth burn camp programs — closely mirrors D.C. Foundation's model.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): Labor union representing professional firefighters; IAFF runs the International Burn Camp referenced by the D.C. Foundation. Provides broader union infrastructure and firefighter community access relevant to peer fundraising networks.
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: National nonprofit supporting fallen firefighters and their families with broader scope and significantly larger resources. Comparable firefighter-led mission focus but covers line-of-duty deaths broadly rather than specifically burn recovery.

Others

• National Firefighters Endowment: Industry-aligned grantmaking entity supporting firefighter-related causes and survivor services. Related ecosystem participant in the broader fire service charitable funding landscape.

Emerging players

• Adaptive Sports Center (Crested Butte): Direct operating partner that hosts D.C. Foundation's Bert W. Martin Burn Survivor Retreat and Firefighter Burn Survivors Week — a peer in adaptive outdoor programming for burn survivors with shared delivery infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DCFFBFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/dcfdburnfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/d-c-firefighters-burn-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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