Liabilities / Assets
10th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.
California Fire Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 68-0118991
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
7th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
93rd percentile
Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
52nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
87th percentile
Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
17th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$23,467,446
Up $6,747,647 (+40%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$23,380,913
Up $6,738,191 (+40%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$86,533
Up $9,456 (+12%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$11,239,326
Down $3,549,117 (-24%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$4,616,836
Down $3,017,689 (-40%) from 2019
Net Income
Down$6,622,490
Down $531,428 (-7.4%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Oct 18, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $11,392,172
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The california fire foundation (cff) is a public benefit charity that provides assistance to victims of fire and conducts public education campaigns about fire safety and the devastating effects of fire. It recognizes the courage of fire fighters, and the perseverance and sacrifice of fire victims. The california firefighters memorial, located at the state capitol in sacramento, was built and is maintained by cff. It honors fire fighters killed in the line of duty and serves as a public tribute to the heroism of the profession and to the men and women who gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens.
Victim assistance and fire safety education.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $15,222,380 | $21,932,978 | ▲ $6,710,598 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $750,366 | $893,520 | ▲ $143,154 |
| Accounts Receivable | $505,891 | $499,793 | ▼ $6,098 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $227,842 | $126,445 | ▼ $101,397 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $7,171 | $8,755 | ▲ $1,584 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $5,949 | $5,755 | ▼ $194 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $200 | $200 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $16,719,799 | $23,467,446 | ▲ $6,747,647 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $77,077 | $86,533 | ▲ $9,456 |
| Total Liabilities | $77,077 | $86,533 | ▲ $9,456 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $8,837,075 | $12,394,109 | ▲ $3,557,034 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $7,805,647 | $10,986,804 | ▲ $3,181,157 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $16,642,722 | $23,380,913 | ▲ $6,738,191 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $16,719,799 | $23,467,446 | ▲ $6,747,647 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $2,970 | $133,394 | $136,364 |
| Equipment | $5,785 | $42,635 | $48,420 |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,127,661 | $41,855 | ▲ $122,440 | - | $1,291,956 |
| 2019 | $897,252 | $97,619 | ▲ $132,790 | - | $1,127,661 |
| 2018 | $864,568 | $99,540 | ▼ $66,856 | - | $897,252 |
| 2017 | $709,397 | $33,629 | ▲ $121,542 | - | $864,568 |
| 2016 | $594,900 | $79,265 | ▲ $35,232 | - | $709,397 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Martinez | Executive Di | FT | $129,924 | $5,879 | $135,803 |
| Mike Lopez | Treasurer | PT | $190 | $35,025 | $35,215 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brian Rice | President |
| Charles Martinez | Director |
| Chris Mahon | Director |
| Daniel a Terry | Director |
| Darrell Roberts | Director |
| Dave Gillotte | Director |
| Freddy Escobar | Director |
| Jair Juarez | Director |
| Michael Massone | Director |
| Rex Pritchard | Director |
| Tim Edwards | Director |
| Tim Strack | Director |
| Vince Wells | Director |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Company | Consulting | 2111 SHEFFIELD DRIVE, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 | $108,000 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $11,192,539
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $70,382
- Other Revenue
- $-23,595
- All Other Contributions
- $11,192,539
- Change in Net Assets
- $6,622,490
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $11,263,420
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $-24,094
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $115,701
- Other Revenue Adjustments
- $-24,094
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $11,379,121
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $11,239,326
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,374,559 |
| Other Expenses | $1,894,115 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $348,162 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $339,528 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $1,905,309 | - | - | $1,905,309 |
| Advertising | $473,131 | $5,211 | - | $478,342 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $469,250 | - | - | $469,250 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $123,814 | $66,821 | $100,262 | $290,897 |
| Fees for Services Other | $256,416 | - | - | $256,416 |
| Travel | $100,387 | $100 | - | $100,487 |
| All Other Expenses | $68,396 | $2,627 | $2,250 | $73,273 |
| Other Expenses | $53,306 | $1,362 | $2,043 | $56,711 |
| Information Technology | $9,452 | $15,587 | $10,285 | $35,324 |
| Occupancy | $12,189 | $7,286 | $10,242 | $29,717 |
| Payroll Taxes | $9,674 | $5,175 | $7,764 | $22,613 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $8,266 | $4,629 | $6,946 | $19,841 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $7,499 | $4,200 | $6,301 | $18,000 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $15,600 | - | $15,600 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $6,092 | $3,411 | $5,118 | $14,621 |
| Office Expenses | $8,863 | $3,972 | $102 | $12,937 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $10,458 | - | - | $10,458 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $6,358 | $257 | - | $6,615 |
| Insurance | $271 | $4,975 | $228 | $5,474 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $1,586 | $600 | $900 | $3,086 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $190 | - | - | $190 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $3,982,397 | $294,911 | $339,528 | $4,616,836 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,640,930 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,616,836 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $4,616,836 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $24,094 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Resilient Communities | Redlands, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $30,000 |
| Napa Communities Firewise Foundatio | Saint Helena, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $27,500 |
| 2-1-1 Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $25,068 |
| San Diego Regional Fire Foundation | San Diego, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $25,000 |
| City of La Habra Heights | La Habra, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $23,659 |
| Placer Resource Conservation Distri | Auburn, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $22,399 |
| Mayten Fire Protection District | Montague, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $22,000 |
| Butte County Fire Department | Oroville, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $20,000 |
| Hopland Fire Protection District | Hopland, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $19,411 |
| Central California Food Bank | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $19,000 |
| Auburn Chamber of Commerce | Auburn, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Bishop Rural Fire Protection Distrc | Bishop, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Butte Creek Canyon Volunteer Fire D | Chico, CA | 501c4 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| California Tribal Emergency Respons | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Pro | Mokelumne Hill, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Central Ventura County Fire Safe Co | Ventura, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| City of Arcadia | Arcadia, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| City of Oakland | Oakland, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| City of South El Monte | South El Monte, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| City of Weed | Weed, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Cordelia Fire Protection District | Fairfield, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Firefighters Local 1186 | Vallejo, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Foresthill Fire Protection District | Foresthill, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Graeagle Fire Protection District | Graeagle, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection Distr | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Protection D | Mi Wuk Village, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Northern Sonoma County Cert | Cloverdale, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| San Bernardino County Fire Departme | San Bernardino, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| San Miguel Fire Department | San Miguel, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians | San Jacinto, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authori | Sonoma, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| The Crew | Ojai, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Trinity Center Volunteer Fire Depar | Trinity Center, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Tuolumne Fire District | Tuolumne, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $15,000 |
| Pioneer Fire Protection District | Somerset, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,933 |
| City of Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,914 |
| City of Colton | Colton, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,902 |
| Orange County Fire Authority | Irvine, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,861 |
| City of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,844 |
| City of Monterey Park | Monterey Park, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,750 |
| City of Hidden Hills | Hidden Valley, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,677 |
| Ebbetts Pass Fire District | Arnold, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,666 |
| Comptche Volunteer Fire Department | Comptche, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,623 |
| Tulare County Resource Conservation | Visalia, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,350 |
| City of Palos Verdes Estates | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $14,000 |
| North Auburn - Ophir Fire Safe Coun | Auburn, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $13,236 |
| Coastside Fire Protection District | Half Moon Bay, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $13,123 |
| Meadow Valley Fire Department | Meadow Valley, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $13,000 |
| Amador Fire Protection District | Jackson, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,807 |
| Apple Valley Fire Protection Distri | Apple Valley, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,316 |
| Pasadena Firefighter Association Lo | Simi Valley, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,279 |
| City of Napa Fire Department | Napa, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,185 |
| American Lung Association | San Diego, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,175 |
| City of Newman | Newman, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,000 |
| Fire Safe Council of Nevada Co in | Grass Valley, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,000 |
| Modoc Fire Safe Council Inc | Alturas, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,000 |
| Northern California Resource Center | Fort Jones, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,000 |
| Orange Cove Fire Protection Distric | Orange Cove, CA | 501c4 | Wildfire Mitigation | $12,000 |
| Alpine Fire Protection District | Alpine, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $11,500 |
| Safer West Company | Occidental, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $11,500 |
| Southern Trinity Volunteer Fire Dep | Mad River, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $11,500 |
| South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Ce | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Gov | Covid Support | $10,981 |
| City of Victorville | Victorville, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,979 |
| Palm Springs Fire Department | Palm Springs, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,500 |
| ARCATA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER'S ASSO | Mckinleyville, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Amador Fire Safe Council | Saratoga, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Big Pine Fire Protection District | Big Pine, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Central California Animal Disaster | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Centro La Familia Advocacy Services | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Ceres Community Project | Sebastopol, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Chester Public Utility Department | Chester, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| City of Bishop | Bishop, CA | Gov | Fire Svc Support | $10,000 |
| City of Sonora | Sonora, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Community Action Board of Santa Cru | Watsonville, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Son | Santa Rosa, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Community Alliance With Family Farm | Davis, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Napa Valley | Napa, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of the North S | Redding, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Corazon Healdsburg | Healdsburg, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| County of Tuolumne | Sonora, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| El Dorado County Fire Safe Council | Diamond Springs, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Fairfield Fire Department | Fairfield, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Fallen Leaf Volunteer Department | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 501c3 | Fire Svc Support | $10,000 |
| Fire Safe Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solan | Concord, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Fresno Mission | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sausal Creek | Oakland, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Depa | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Fire Svc Support | $10,000 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | San Francisco, CA | 501c3 | Homeless Support | $10,000 |
| Latino Community Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Leggett Valley Fire | Leggett, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Mentis | Napa, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Milford Fire District | Milford, CA | 501c3 | Fire Svc Support | $10,000 |
| North Bay Organizing Project | Graton, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| North Coast Opportunities Inc | Ukiah, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| North Valley Community Foundation | Chico, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Northern Valley Catholic Social Ser | Redding, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Northshore Fire Protection District | Lucerne, CA | 501c3 | Fire Svc Support | $10,000 |
| Orland Volunteer Fire Department | Orland, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Oroville Hope Center | Oroville, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Paradise Alliance Church | Paradise, CA | 501c5 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Pine Ridge Volunteer Fire Departmen | Shaver Lake, CA | Gov | Fire Svc Support | $10,000 |
| Puente De La Costa Sur | Pescadero, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara Firesafe Council | Saratoga, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Scott Valley Fire Protection Distri | Greenview, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Sierra Foundation | Prather, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Siskiyou County General Fire | Yreka, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis | Yreka, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Family Meal | Santa Rosa, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Strawberry Fire Protection District | Pinecrest, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Teen Kitchen Project | Soquel, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| The Forestry and Fire Recruitment P | Azusa, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Tuolumne Band of Me-wuk Indians Tri | Tuolumne, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Twain Harte Community Services Dist | Twain Harte, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Ukiah Valley Fire Authority | Ukiah, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| United Way Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Gov | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA | Tuolumne, CA | - | Victim Aid | $10,000 |
| Washington Fire District | Washington, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Whale Gulch Volunteer Fire Company | Whitethorn, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Willows Rural Fire Protection Distr | Willows, CA | - | Wildfire Mitigation | $10,000 |
| Brooktrails Community Services Dist | Willits, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $9,900 |
| Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council | Chino Hills, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $9,500 |
| Hornbrook Fire Protection District | Hornbrook, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $9,066 |
| Children of Restaurant Employees | Woodstock, GA | Gov | Covid Support | $9,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Ker | Bakersfield, CA | 501c3 | Covid Support | $9,000 |
| Feeding America Riverside San Berna | Riverside, CA | 501c3 | Covid Support | $9,000 |
| Poverello House | Fresno, CA | 501c3 | Covid Support | $9,000 |
| West Point Fire Protection District | West Point, CA | 501c3 | Fire Svc Support | $9,000 |
| City of Angels | Angels Camp, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $8,776 |
| Ponderosa Fire Brigade | Visalia, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $8,100 |
| Oakland Firesafe Council | Oakland, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $8,000 |
| Tehama County Fire Department | Red Bluff, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $8,000 |
| Nevada County Consolidated Fire Dis | Nevada City, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $7,854 |
| Sierra City Volunteer Fire Departme | Sierra City, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $7,300 |
| San Miguel Firefighters Association | San Miguel, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $6,500 |
| Campo Reservation Fire Protection D | Campo, CA | 501c3 | Wildfire Mitigation | $6,371 |
| Bodega Bay Fire Protection District | Bodega Bay, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $6,278 |
| United Way of Northern California | Redding, CA | 501c3 | Victim Aid | $5,500 |
| Timber Cove Fire Protection Distric | Cazadero, CA | Gov | Wildfire Mitigation | $5,050 |
| Firefighters Burn Institute | Sacramento, CA | 501c5 | Education & Researc | $4,500 |
| Yankee Hill Fire Safe Council | Yankee Hill, CA | - | Wildfire Mitigation | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $24,094 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $340 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- Yes
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The president and secretary/treasurer of the organization perform a detailed review of all returns.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“Members voted on a resolution at the related organization's biennial convention on the president's compensation, accepting the recommendation of an appointed committee who studied comparable positions and compensation.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“Copies of the organization's documents are available upon request at the organization's headquarters office.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- California Fire Foundation
- EIN
- 68-0118991
- Phone
- 9169219111
- Address
- 1780 CREEKSIDE OAKS DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
Signing Officer
- Name
- Mike Lopez
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 9169219111
- Signed
- 2021-10-18
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Mike Lopez
- Formed
- 1987
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 11
- Independent Board Members
- 9
- Employees
- 8
Preparer
- Firm
- Grant Bennett Associates
- Address
- 10850 GOLD CENTER DR STE 260, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670-5143
- Preparer
- Michael R Marucheau
- Phone
- 9169225109
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The california fire foundation (cff) is a public benefit charity that provides assistance to victims of fire and conducts public education campaigns about fire safety and the devastating effects of fire. It recognizes the courage of fire fighters, and the perseverance and sacrifice of fire victims. The california firefighters memorial, located at the state capitol in sacramento, was built and is maintained by cff. It honors fire fighters killed in the line of duty and serves as a public tribute to the heroism of the profession and to the men and women who gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens.”
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4
“Provide scholarships to children of california firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.”
Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 4B
“Direct event expenses -24,094”
Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D
“Direct event expenses 24,094”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | 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. |
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | THE CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION (CFF) IS A PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARITY THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF FIRE AND CONDUCTS PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AND THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF FIRE. IT RECOGNIZES THE COURAGE OF FIRE FIGHTERS, AND THE PERSEVERANCE AND SACRIFICE OF FIRE VICTIMS. THE CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL, LOCATED AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN SACRAMENTO, WAS BUILT AND IS MAINTAINED BY CFF. IT HONORS FIRE FIGHTERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND SERVES AS A PUBLIC TRIBUTE TO THE HEROISM OF THE PROFESSION AND TO THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO PROTECT THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS. |
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Filings
Displayed year
2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $23,467,446
- Liabilities
- $86,533
- Net assets
- $23,380,913
- Revenue
- $11,239,326
- Expenses
- $4,616,836
- Net income
- $6,622,490