Liabilities / Assets
95th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
EIN 82-2731886 • 501(c)6 • Del Mar, CA
Profile
The organization represents members of the wildland fire litigation community. Its purpose is the promotion, education and sharing of information and knowledge to those professionals involved in fire litigation.the organization hosts a educational, national wildland fire conference focusing on the social, scientific and political aspects of wildland fires and the many people and industries affected by them.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.83x
Liabilities / Revenue
93rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
22nd percentile
Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
80th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
94th percentile
Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
96th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$66,023
Up $26,238 (+66%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$54,941
Up $46,742 (+570%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$11,082
Down $20,504 (-65%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$103,844
Up $58,844 (+131%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$124,348
Up $110,774 (+816%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$20,504
Down $51,930 (-165%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $66,023
- Liabilities
- $54,941
- Net assets
- $11,082
- Revenue
- $103,844
- Expenses
- $124,348
- Net income
- -$20,504
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $103,844
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The organization represents members of the wildland fire litigation community. Its purpose is the promotion, education and sharing of information and knowledge to those professionals involved in fire litigation.the organization hosts an annual national wildland fire conference event. This educational conference focuses on the scientific, social and political aspects of wildland fires and the many people and industries affected by them. This is accomplished through keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions and general interactions with other wildland fire industry professionals.
The organization represents members of the wildland fire litigation community. Its purpose is the promotion, education and sharing of information and knowledge to those professionals involved in fire litigation.the organization hosts a educational, national wildland fire conference focusing on the social, scientific and political aspects of wildland fires and the many people and industries affected by them.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE CONFERENCE WAS HELD APRIL 26 - 28TH.THIS CONFERENCE ATTRACTED OVER 200 GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES AND PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS CONSULTANTS FROM DIFFERENT FIELDS INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, INVESTIGATORS, ENGINEERS, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS.ITS FOCUS, THROUGH DISCUSSION, RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AIM TO TACKLE THE EVER GROWING THREAT OF WILDFIRES. | - | $104,330 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN E CAINE | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| A DAVID BONA | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| MARK GROTEFELD | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
- EIN
- 82-2731886
- Phone
- 8583501660
- Address
- 1221 CAMINO DEL MAR, DEL MAR, CA 92014
Signing Officer
- Name
- Shawn E Caine
- Title
- President & CEO
- Signed
- 2025-11-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Lisa R Finch CPA
- Address
- 3838 Camino Del Rio North Ste 106, San Diego, CA 92108
- Preparer
- Lisa R Finch
- Phone
- 6192991056
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1
“EVENT FACILITIES $63731”
Other Expenses.2
“EVENT SPEAKERS $25000”
Other Expenses.3
“Organizer and administration $17400”
Other Expenses.4
“Event food and beverage $14899”
Other Expenses.5
“EVENT SUPPLIES $700”
Other Assets.1
“EVENT DEPOSIT - Beginning $0 EVENT DEPOSIT - Ending $10000”
Total Liabilities.1
“ADVANCE - LAW OFFICES OF SHAWN E CAINE - Beginning $8199 ADVANCE - LAW OFFICES OF SHAWN E CAINE - Ending $0”
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