EIN 68-0118991

California Fire Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The California Fire Foundation is a public benefit charity that provides assistance to victims of fire, recognizes the courage of firefighters, and conducts public education campaigns about fire safety and the devastating effects of fire. It provides information about fire safety through its public education campaign "Firefighters on Your Side", which teaches members of the public throughout California to prevent fires. Additionally, the CFF works closely with local firefighters in their communities to assist victims and families devastated by fire and other major disasters.
Related structure
California Fire Foundation is a subordinate organization under International Association of Fire Fighters - A0005 California Prof Fire Fighters.
Total revenues
$5,085,617
2023
Total expenses
$6,766,881
2023
Total assets
$22,135,588
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at California Fire Foundation

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 California Fire Foundation provides scholarships to children of fallen firefighters.
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.

Grants made by California Fire Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Association of Fire Fighters - L1463 Hawiian IslandsDisaster Releif$671,358
North Bay Jobs With JusticeSupport Education$25,000
805 UndocufundVictim Aid$25,000
...and 47 more grants made totalling $1,501,086

Who funds California Fire Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AT&T FoundationCommunity Support and Safety$100,000
The Yard FoundationMaui Wildfire Relief Fund$75,000
Joseph and Helene Pollock FoundationGeneral Operating Support$64,612
...and 43 more grants received totalling $694,756

Personnel at California Fire Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Rick MartinezExecutive Director$146,427
Amy HowardDirector of Development
Dale TurnerProject Manager
Kara HaynesDeputy Director , Community Relations
Brian RiceChair$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for California Fire Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,411,382
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$580,920
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$50,593
Net income from fundraising events$42,722
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,085,617

Form 990s for California Fire Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-10-18990View PDF
2020-122021-10-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Hexberg Family Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $55,370 from American Online Giving Foundation
July 8, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic safety organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1780 Creekside Oaks Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
cafirefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(916) 921-9111
IRS details
EIN
68-0118991
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M20: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
067371
FTB Entity ID
1576979
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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