The Hundred Club of Mass., Inc.

What The Hundred Club of Mass., Inc. does

The Hundred Club of Massachusetts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization incorporated in 1959 and headquartered at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, in Braintree, Massachusetts. Its sole mission is to provide immediate financial assistance (typically within 24–48 hours of a death) and lifelong support to the families of active-duty firefighters and police officers in Massachusetts who die in the line of duty or otherwise while on active duty. Over 65 years, the organization has supported more than 1,800 families and distributed over $23 million in benefits, with more than $3 million provided in the past decade. Core programs include college scholarships and trade-certification support for children of fallen first responders, emergency financial assistance, ongoing wellness resources, and the First Responder Friday community outreach initiative that conducts station visits across the Commonwealth.

The organization's "products" are structured around a tiered membership program (Bronze through Champion, ranging from $250 to $25,000 annually for individuals; a discounted $100 First Responder tier; and two business membership tiers at $1,500 and $2,500), one-time and recurring donations via its Bloomerang-powered website portal, planned-giving vehicles (bequests, IRAs, donor-advised funds), matching-campaign programs, and signature fundraising events including the annual BFit Challenge stair climb at TD Garden and the JGPR Celebrity Foursome Golf Tournament. Technology is limited to the Bloomerang CRM and Eventcaddy event platform; there is no proprietary technology or AI/ML infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through five streams: annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), general donations, time-limited matching-gift campaigns (e.g., Stevens Family Foundation up to $15,000), planned giving, and event-based fundraising including golf tournaments, Battle of the Badges hockey, and stair climbs. The organization operates with a lean staff of seven and a small all-women executive team, supplemented by a volunteer Fire Service Liaison (former Lynn Fire Chief James McDonald) and a board led by President Peter H. Smyth. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the website, mail, and in-person events, with no intermediaries or resellers, and geographic operations are restricted to Massachusetts.

Name

The Hundred Club of Mass., Inc.

Legal name

Hundred Club of Massachusetts, Inc.

Website

https://100clubmass.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hundred Club of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1959 that provides immediate financial assistance and lifelong support to the families of fallen active-duty firefighters and police officers across Massachusetts, funded through tiered memberships, donations, matching campaigns, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Family Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit charitable organization
• Fallen first responder support
• Family assistance services
• Membership fundraising
• Public safety charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Braintree

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $100 to $25,000 across various tiers for individuals, families, first responders, businesses, and corporations. Membership provides card and decals, with higher tiers including additional benefits like polo shirts and license plate holders.
2. General Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, accessible via the website donation portal. Donors can contribute directly or through matching gift programs.
3. Matching Campaigns: Time-limited matching gift campaigns where donors' contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by foundations (e.g., Stevens Family Foundation up to $15,000).
4. Planned Giving: Accepts bequests, IRA charitable contributions, donor advised funds, and trusts as part of legacy giving programs.
5. Event Fundraising: Golf tournaments and other events generate sponsorship revenue and participation fees ($200 per golfer for JGPR tournament). Celebrity foursome auctions and raffle prizes also contribute.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Hundred Club of Mass., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides immediate (within 24-48 hours) and lifelong financial, educational, and emotional support to the families of fallen active-duty firefighters, police officers, and other first responders in Massachusetts. It sustains this mission through a tiered membership program (individual and business tiers), a lifetime Founders Circle, individual and corporate donations, event sponsorships, and annual fundraisers such as the BFit Challenge and Celebrity Foursome Golf Tournament. Direct program benefits to beneficiary families include one-time death benefits, educational scholarships, mortgage/rent assistance, and household necessities.

Product overview

The Hundred Club of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization (incorporated in 1959) offering a tiered membership program with six individual membership levels (Bronze through Champion at $250-$25,000 annually), first responder-specific memberships, union/department memberships, and two business membership tiers (Friends of the Hundred Club and Honor the Shield). The organization also facilitates donations and manages signature fundraising events including the annual BFit Challenge stair climbing event and the JGPR Celebrity Foursome Golf Tournament. Core programs include the First Responder Friday community outreach initiative, scholarship programs for children of fallen first responders, and the Norman Knight Founders Circle lifetime membership. All offerings support the organization's mission to provide immediate and lifelong benefits to families of fallen active-duty firefighters and police officers in Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program (Individual and Business tiers) Tiered annual membership program for supporters of fallen first-responder families. Individual tiers: Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1,000, Platinum $5,000, Partner $10,000, Champion $25,000, and a discounted First Responder $100 tier; Business tiers include Friends of the Hundred Club ($1,500) and Honor the Shield ($2,500). Members fund the 24-48 hour response and ongoing family-support programs.
• Norman Knight Founders Circle Lifetime membership giving tier priced at $25,000 for individuals, providing permanent recognition as a foundational supporter of the Club's mission to fallen Massachusetts first-responder families.
• Donation Program One-time and recurring donation channel via the Club's website, mail, or telephone, supporting immediate financial, educational, and emotional assistance to families of fallen first responders.
• BFit Challenge (annual fundraiser) Annual signature fundraising event hosted by the Club, scheduled for August 22, 2026, engaging individual and corporate participants who register to support fallen first-responder families.
• Celebrity Foursome Golf Tournament Annual Celebrity Foursome Golf Tournament, paired with online auction opportunities, offering corporate sponsorship packages and foursome entry to raise money for families of fallen Massachusetts first responders.
• Family Support Services (death benefit, educational scholarships, mortgage/rent assistance, household necessities) Core mission services delivered to families of fallen Massachusetts active-duty firefighters, police officers, and other first responders: a one-time death benefit, educational scholarships, mortgage/rent assistance, household necessities, and ongoing emotional support for as long as the family needs it.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided $23M+ in benefits to families
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boston Bruins FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting the annual BFit Challenge stair climb event at TD Garden. The foundation makes the event successful and impactful, raising $195,000 in 2026. The Hundred Club looks forward to continued partnership.
• WellpointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor of First Responder Friday initiative, which involves regular visits to police and fire departments across Massachusetts to show appreciation and build relationships. Wellpoint's health benefits company sponsorship enables expanded outreach throughout the Commonwealth.
• John Guilfoil Public Relations (JGPR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic communications partner hosting inaugural golf tournament on August 13, 2026 at Sandy Burr Country Club benefiting the Hundred Club. JGPR goal is to raise at least $20,000 and help spread awareness of the mission.
• 98.5 The Sports HubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoston's Sports Hub partnered for celebrity foursome online charity auction featuring Hardy (Toucher & Hardy co-host), Manny Delcarmen, Paul Wahlberg, and Todd Angilly. All proceeds benefit Hundred Club families.
• Brotherhood for the FallenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston-based organization honoring those who made ultimate sacrifice. Executive Director Tracie Hines spoke at their meeting to share Hundred Club mission and learn about their work.
• North Shore Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in North Shore Chamber Business Expo on March 19 to connect with local businesses and community leaders while sharing the Hundred Club mission.
• Lynn Police and Fire DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Battle of the Badges Hockey Tournament benefiting the Hundred Club, raising more than $3,000 to support families.
• Fraternal Order of PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected the Hundred Club as beneficiary of proceeds from their annual golf tournament, providing continued partnership and unwavering support.
• Dunkin'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided gift cards for First Responder Friday visits to police and fire departments in Ashland and Framingham.
• New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChose the Hundred Club as charity of choice for their annual golf tournament at Breakfast Hill Golf Club. Ongoing commitment to the mission.
• Davis Management CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinued commitment to the Hundred Club mission as a business member.
• MetroFireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Business Member of the Hundred Club of Massachusetts, demonstrating commitment to supporting first responders.
• Professional Firefighters of MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor union partner representing Massachusetts firefighters, supporting Hundred Club mission and family assistance programs.
• Greenwood Emergency VehiclesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness member supporting the Hundred Club mission as an emergency vehicle manufacturer.
• Colette BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business that provided generous contribution to First Responder Friday in Melrose, showing community support for first responders.
• Ultimate Perk Coffee CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated coffee and donuts for First Responder Friday visits, helping make station visits special for police officers and firefighters.
• Salem Police Benevolent AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMade generous donation through their unique police patch and challenge coin vending machine, supporting the Hundred Club.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brotherhood for the Fallen: Boston-based nonprofit that honors law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and supports their families. Direct peer in geography and mission, and an existing partner of the Hundred Club; comparable beneficiary population with complementary family-support programming.
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: National nonprofit dedicated to honoring fallen firefighters and providing support to their families. Direct peer in mission and beneficiary population (families of fallen firefighters), with overlapping programs including immediate financial assistance, scholarships, and lifelong family support.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: National nonprofit that honors fallen law enforcement officers through a memorial and provides support to officer families. Direct peer in mission to remember and support fallen police officers, with comparable advocacy, education, and survivor-support programs though at national scale.
• Tunnel to Towers Foundation: Large nonprofit supporting fallen first responders, veterans, and their families through mortgage payoffs, smart homes, and financial assistance. Direct peer in mission (fallen first responder families), though operating at significantly larger national scale and broader beneficiary scope.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS): National organization providing resources to families of officers killed in the line of duty. Direct peer on the police side of the Hundred Club's mission, offering comparable programs (immediate assistance, scholarships, peer support, survivors' retreats) to a similar beneficiary population.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): National labor union representing professional firefighters, which provides member benefits including line-of-duty death support. Broad incumbent in the same beneficiary universe with overlapping advocacy and family-support programs, though its core function is collective bargaining rather than direct family financial assistance.
• Fraternal Order of Police (FOP): National fraternal organization of sworn law enforcement officers with lodges that run charitable programs for families of fallen officers. A Hundred Club core partner (NEPBA is an FOP affiliate) and a broad incumbent that overlaps on family-support mission but is primarily a membership/labor organization.

Others

• National Police Foundation: Independent nonprofit advancing policing through research, training, and grants. Thematically related to the law enforcement community served by the Hundred Club, but operates in a different functional role (research/policy grants) rather than direct family financial assistance.

Regional players

• Hundred Club of Connecticut: State-level affiliate using the same Hundred Club model to support families of fallen first responders in Connecticut. Closest structural peer given shared operating model, governance, and membership tiers, but geographically distinct and does not compete for the same donor pool.

Emerging players

• Gary Sinise Foundation: Large nonprofit supporting first responders, veterans, and their families through programs including grants, home modifications, and entertainment events. Comparable in serving first responder families but operating at much larger national scale with a broader (military + first responder) beneficiary scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100clubmass
• Instagraminstagram.com/100clubmass
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-hundred-club-of-mass-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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