California Fire Foundation
California Fire Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation’s mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance programs and community initiatives including: the California Firefighters Memorial, the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship for children of fallen firefighters, the California Firefighters Benevolent Fund, the California Last Alarm Service Team and Pipes and Drums of CPF, public safety campaigns in underserved communities via Firefighters on Your Side, the Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) Program, efforts for long term wildfire relief, and more.
About
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.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “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.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Victim assistance and fire safety education.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 1780 CREEKSIDE OAKS DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95833.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 9 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $6,957,766.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $269,469 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $170,299 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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