California Fire Foundation
- Assets
- $25.0m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 05/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0118991
Organization Overview
California Fire Foundation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (M12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Fire Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, California Fire Foundation generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, California Fire Foundation has awarded 408 individual grants totaling $8,757,392. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CFF PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AND CONDUCTS PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION THROUGH ITS PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN, "FIREFIGHTERS ON YOUR SIDE". THIS PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TEACHES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA TO PREVENT AND PREPARE FOR FIRES THROUGH TOPICS AND STRATEGIES PRESENTED THROUGH PERSON-TO-PERSON WORKSHOPS, PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. THE CFF HOLDS AN ANNUAL PUBLIC MEMORIAL CEREMONY TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE OF FALLEN FIRE FIGHTERS.
THE CFF ASSISTS VICTIMS AND FAMILIES DEVASTATED BY FIRE AND OTHER MAJOR DISASTERS BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, FIREFIGHTERS ARE THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND BEST ABLE TO IDENTIFY UNMET NEEDS IN THEIR AREA AND HELP CARRY OUT PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE SERVICES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE ALARM. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rick Martinez Executive Di | 45 | $136,051 | |
Rex Pritchard Director | Trustee | 1 | $235 |
Mike Lopez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $190 |
Brian Rice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniel A Terry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Gillotte Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Markham Group Llc Prod Consulting | 12/30/19 | $135,189 |
Sunshine Sachs West Consulting | 12/30/19 | $111,577 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,338,187 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,464 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,338,187 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $102,576 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $48,645 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $103 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,496,275 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,948,012 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $678,724 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $425 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $358,888 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,047 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,800 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,102 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,387 |
| Fees for services: Other | $316,570 |
| Advertising and promotion | $466,475 |
| Office expenses | $49,418 |
| Information technology | $37,385 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,778 |
| Travel | $131,495 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,692 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,066 |
| Insurance | $6,017 |
| All other expenses | $51,952 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,963,571 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,603,863 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $245,246 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,471 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $208,040 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,539 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $917,837 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,027,196 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,297 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $134,297 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,626,823 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,266,076 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $25,027,196 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Fire Foundation has awarded $1,847,940 in support to 114 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RV4CAMPFIREFAMILY INC PURPOSE: VICTIM AID | $150,000 |
Newton, MA PURPOSE: FIRE SVC SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Oroville, CA PURPOSE: WILDFIRE MITIGATION | $80,000 |
Pine Mtn Clb, CA PURPOSE: WILDFIRE MIT & FIRE | $51,491 |
Santa Monica, CA PURPOSE: VICTIM AID | $35,000 |
Elk Creek, CA PURPOSE: WILDFIRE MITIGATION | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that California Fire Foundation has recieved totaling $17,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Forestsong Foundation Sunnyvale, CA PURPOSE: COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES | $10,000 |
Bentson Foundation Wayzata, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,291,956 |
| Earnings | $103,692 |
| Net Contributions | $47,162 |
| Ending Balance | $1,442,810 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | $25,027,196 | $6,496,275 |
Daniel R Sayre Memorial Foundation Inc Kailua Kona, HI | $5,480,949 | $8,817,730 |
Development And Relief Foundation Fresno, CA | $2,774,044 | $3,987,429 |
California Volunteers Fund Sacramento, CA | $545,060 | $1,304,666 |
Vca Charities Los Angeles, CA | $1,980,344 | $1,434,046 |
All It Takes Simi Valley, CA | $221,420 | $588,136 |
Public Safety Assistance Foundation Pasadena, CA | $355,808 | $317,167 |
Luther Burbank Corporation Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | $723,127 | $428,012 |
Heroes Of America Foundation Inc Henderson, NV | $486,051 | $400,692 |
Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Tucson, AZ | $1,957,757 | $623,184 |
Cbre Disaster Relief Foundation El Segundo, CA | $0 | $171,444 |
Omega 320 Ministry Inc Los Angeles, CA | $137 | $0 |