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Santa Barbara Wildfire Protection Team

EIN 33-1272235 • 501(c)3 • Santa Barbara, CA

Profile

To enhance public safety and reduce wildfire danger in Santa Barbara County. We achieve this mission by educating the public on human-caused fire risks, facilitating collaboration between community stakeholders and government agencies, and promoting informed, non-partisan policy solutions.

PO Box 5476Santa Barbara, CA 93150

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Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

95th percentile

75%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

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Asset Growth

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Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$64,788

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$64,788

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

$86,014

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Expenses

$21,226

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Net Income

$64,788

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $64,788Net Assets 2024: $64,7882024

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2024

Assets$64,788
Liabilities-
Net Assets$64,788
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $86,014Expenses 2024: $21,226Net Income 2024: $64,7882024

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2024

Revenue$86,014
Expenses$21,226
Net Income$64,788
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$64,788
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$64,788
Revenue
$86,014
Expenses
$21,226
Net income
$64,788
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$64.8$64.8$86.0$21.2$64.8
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 9, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$86,014
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To enhance public safety and reduce wildfire danger in Santa Barbara County. We achieve this mission by educating the public on human-caused fire risks, facilitating collaboration between community stakeholders and government agencies, and promoting informed, non-partisan policy solutions.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Public Education and Awareness:We research, develop, and disseminate educational materials to the community. This education focuses on identifying human activities that significantly increase fire danger and compromise public safety. We inform residents and visitors about the direct and indirect impacts of these fire risks on their safety, property, community well-being, and the natural environment. These activities are conducted by members of the Santa Barbara Wildfire Prevention Team (SBWFPT), particularly our Social Media Group, which manages digital outreach and public awareness campaigns. This activity is conducted broadly across Santa Barbara County, with an initial focus on the Hot Springs Canyon neighborhood. We disseminate information through public forums held at local schools, libraries, and fire stations, as well as through digital outreach (e.g., social media, website, and email newsletters).Stakeholder Collaboration:We actively convene and facilitate dialogue between local community groups, government agencies (federal, state, and local), and public safety organizations (such as the US Forest Service and Montecito Fire Department). Our goal is to provide a structured framework for these stakeholders to share information, identify challenges, and coordinate efforts, which they may not otherwise do. These activities are conducted by members of the SBWFPT, particularly our Public Safety Group, which liaises directly with agencies and stakeholders. This activity is primarily conducted at the facilities of the agencies and officials we engage with, including the various Departments of the County of Santa Barbara, the United States Forest Service, the Montecito Fire Department, and the district offices of our local Congressmember, State Senator, and State Assemblymember. This activity directly furthers our exempt purposes by promoting public safety and lessening the burdens of government. By serving as the central coordinator and facilitator, we provide a crucial channel for communication and problem-solving that supports government agencies in developing more effective and responsive public safety policies, thereby saving them time and resources.-$21,163
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PATRICK MCELROYPresidentPT$20,000-$20,000
JOSEPH COLETreasurer-$0--
TIM WALSHDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Santa Barbara Wildfire Protection Team
EIN
33-1272235
Phone
8056896324
Address
PO BOX 5476, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93150

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Cole
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mark R Jackson CPA Inc
Address
130 S Patterson Ave Unit 1362, Goleta, CA 93116
Preparer
Mark R Jackson
Phone
8055008030
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“Dues and subscriptions $49”

Other Expenses.2

“BANK FEES $15”

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