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EIN 56-2368255

Santa Clara Fire Safe Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Saratoga
State
California
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
M24: Fire Prevention, Protection, Control
Description
Santa Clara Fire Safe Council mobilizes the community to reduce wildfire risks through education, project assistance, and collaboration with agencies and organizations.
Also known as...
Santa Clara Fire Safe Council Dbasanta Clara County Firesafe Council; Santa Clara County Firesafe Council SCFSC; Santa Clara County Firesafe
Total revenues
$5,069,305
2023
Total expenses
$5,001,426
2023
Total assets
$1,941,322
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Santa Clara Fire Safe Council

Hazardous fuel reduction program: we provide workshops on evacuationpreparation and defensible space.
Community outreach, education, and information services program: weprovided youth education to children through 12 smokey bear story timeprograms, and adult education through tabling and education booths.
Planning program: we supported our wildfire tracking camera system with reliability monitoring services.

Who funds Santa Clara Fire Safe Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
California Fire Safe Council (CFSC)Wildfire Prevention$87,500
California Fire Safe Council (CFSC)Wildfire Prevention$71,533
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$20,000
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Santa Clara Fire Safe Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$129,166
Program services$4,930,830
Investment income and dividends$7,305
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,004
Total revenues$5,069,305
Data update history
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
February 16, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $87,500 from California Fire Safe Council (CFSC)
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic safety organizationsEMS, fire, and rescue squadsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
Grassroots organizingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
14380 Saratoga Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
sccfiresafe.org/ 
Phone
(408) 975-9591
IRS details
EIN
56-2368255
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M24: Fire Prevention, Protection, Control
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
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
124722
FTB Entity ID
2431080
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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