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Fire Family Foundation

Fire Family Foundation

Los Angeles, CA 90041
Tax ID36-4613248

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About this organization

Revenue

$459,109

Expenses

$283,758

Website

firefamilyfoundation.org

Mission

THE FIRE FAMILY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED.THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT BY COMING TOGETHER AS A "FIRE FAMILY," WE CAN PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO OUR FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE DRIVE TO CREATE THIS FOUNDATION EMANATED FROM THE DARK DAYS OF 9-11 WHEN WE LOST OVER 300 NEW YORK CITY FIREFIGHTERS, ALONG WITH THE LOSS OF A NUMBER OF LA CITY FIREFIGHTERS OVER THE YEARS, AS THEY VALIANTLY ATTEMPTED TO SAVE LIVES AND PROPERTY. THE IMPACT OF 9-11 AND THE LOSS OF THESE COURAGEOUS HEROS PROFOUNDLY IMPACTED THEIR FAMILIES, THE REST OF THE FIREFIGHTER COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE.THE FIRE FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED AND IS SUPPORTED BY THE RESPECTED FIREFIGHTERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, A TAX EXEMPT NONPROFIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EXCLUSIVELY SERVING FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES NATIONWIDE.

About

THE FIRE FAMILY FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED. IN 2018, THE FOUNDATION REFINED ITS MISSION AND IDENTIFIED THREE SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS THAT INCLUDE THE FIREFIGHTER RELIEF FUND, SUPPORTING FIRE CHARITIES, AND AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.THE FIRE FAMILY RELIEF FUND ASSISTS FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED. FIREFIGHTERS OR THEIR FAMILIES FILL OUT AN APPLICATION TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR THINGS LIKE PAYING FOR MEDICAL BILLS OR DEVICES, RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, OR SPECIALTY ITEMS LIKE A SERVICE ANIMAL.THE GOAL OF SUPPORTING OTHER FIRE CHARITIES IS TO FUND CHARITIES AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATIONS TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK. WE EXPLAIN OUR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN MORE DETAIL IN PART III, 4b.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The fire family foundation's mission is to provide support and financial assistance to firefighters and their families in need.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The fire family foundation's mission is to provide support and financial assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need.the foundation believes that by coming together as a "fire family," we can provide meaningful support to our firefighters and their families. the drive to create this foundation emanated from the dark days of 9-11 when we lost over 300 new york city firefighters, along with the loss of a number of la city firefighters over the years, as they valiantly attempted to save lives and property. the impact of 9-11 and the loss of these courageous heros profoundly impacted their families, the rest of the firefighter community and the broader community-at-large.the fire family foundation is a nonprofit organization that was founded and is supported by the respected firefighters first federal credit union, a tax exempt nonprofit financial institution exclusively serving firefighters and their families nationwide.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CA.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 815 COLORADO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90041.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 2 employees.
  • 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $175,351.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has 1 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2007.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $145,629 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 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.

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