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EIN 94-2840361

Big Sur Fire

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Big Sur
State
California
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
M24: Fire Prevention, Protection, Control
Description
Big Sur Fire provides fire and emergency services to the community of Big Sur through fire suppression, prevention, medical response, and education. They offer year-round fire protection, medical aid, accident and rescue assistance along a 58-mile stretch of rural coast from Hurricane Point to the San Luis Obispo County line. Teamwork, respect, and integrity are their guiding principles.
Also known as...
Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade
Total revenues
$961,172
2023
Total expenses
$720,386
2023
Total assets
$5,736,506
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Big Sur Fire

Big Sur Fire provides year-round fire protection, prevention and suppression; medical aid and assistance; and accident and rescue assistance along 58 miles of rural coast from Hurricane Point on the north to the San Luis Obispo County line on the south.

Who funds Big Sur Fire

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Manitou FundCapital Project: Building Improvements$100,000
DAFgiving360Public, Societal Benefit$56,500
Big Sur Food and Wine FoundationTo Support Big Sur Fire Brigade$52,000
...and 6 more grants received

Financials for Big Sur Fire

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$673,229
Program services$213,544
Investment income and dividends$68,572
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,827
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$961,172
Data update history
June 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $38,000 from Big Sur Marathon Foundation
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Manitou Fund
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from J & M Foundation
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Public safety organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsEMS, fire, and rescue squadsCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 520
Big Sur, CA 93920
Metro area
Salinas, CA
County
Monterey County, CA
Website URL
bigsurfire.org/ 
Phone
(831) 667-2113
IRS details
EIN
94-2840361
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M24: Fire Prevention, Protection, Control
NAICS code, primary
922160: Fire Protection
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
049138
FTB Entity ID
1109056
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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