EIN 68-0118991

California Fire Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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.
Total revenues
$4,881,565
2022
Total expenses
$6,432,496
2022
Total assets
$23,584,537
2022
Num. employees
15
2022

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
Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF)Wildfire Mit&victim$165,000
International Association of Fire Fighters FoundationFire SVC Support$150,000
Community Foundation of the North StateVictim Aid$150,000
...and 69 more grants made totalling $1,629,595

Who funds California Fire Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$291,150
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$201,454
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$121,300
...and 43 more grants received totalling $998,430

Personnel at California Fire Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Rick MartinezExecutive Director$146,427
Joslyn BeileProgram Manager
Sara RogersSenior Program Manager
Mike LopezTreasurer$1,710
Brian RiceChair / President / Director$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for California Fire Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,834,677
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$90,630
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-48,265
Net income from fundraising events$1,047
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,476
Total revenues$4,881,565

Form 990s for California Fire Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-10-18990View PDF
2020-122021-10-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
2018-122020-01-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from William H. Donner Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 53 new grant, including a grant for $201,454 from American Online Giving Foundation
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic safety organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible 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
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when California Fire Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like California Fire Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account