California Fire Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
California Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1987, with $5,288,152 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1780 Creekside Oaks, Sacramento, CA, 95833 EIN 68-0118991 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.3M
▲ 4.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.0M
Net assets
$20.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for California Fire Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · -33% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For California Fire Foundation: 34 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for California Fire Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For California Fire Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1780 Creekside Oaks, Sacramento, CA, 95833
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $5.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $593KNet assets $20.1M
Operating margin
-33.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.7M
Total liabilities
$593K
Net assets
$20.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,288,152▲4.0% | $7,040,853▲4.0% | $20,077,225▼8.1% | $20,669,837▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,085,617▲4.2% | $6,766,881▲5.2% | $21,839,915▼6.0% | $22,135,588▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,881,565▼24.9% | $6,432,496▲29.6% | $23,229,971▼6.7% | $23,584,537▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,496,275▼42.2% | $4,963,571▲7.5% | $24,892,899▲6.5% | $25,027,196▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,239,326▼24.0% | $4,616,836▼39.5% | $23,380,913▲40.5% | $23,467,446▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $14,788,443▲15.9% | $7,634,525▲31.7% | $16,642,722▲77.5% | $16,719,799▲61.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,756,209▲393% | $5,798,443▲180% | $9,374,738▲271% | $10,374,279▲286% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,587,607▲74.7% | $2,074,516▲35.0% | $2,524,767▲32.0% | $2,690,853▲36.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,481,350▼3.9% | $1,536,846▲35.3% | $1,913,309▼1.8% | $1,967,724▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,540,714▲30.0% | $1,135,615▲5.8% | $1,947,499▲21.1% | $2,044,424▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,185,588▲18.0% | $1,073,081▲24.1% | $1,607,963▲7.0% | $1,650,084▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,004,462 | $864,374▲18.0% | $1,503,219▲12.2% | $1,581,434▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $732,661▲3.7% | $1,340,106▲22.6% | $1,352,845▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $706,841 | $1,093,493 | $1,117,065 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11.5M total
112 grants to California Fire Foundation totaling $11.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $2,358,467 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $170,030 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $129,286 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, general | 2024 | $54,505 |
| Gofundme Org | Support la firefighters and wildfire victims | 2024 | $25,973 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | Charitable | 2024 | $15,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $10,100 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| California Apt Association | To promote emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Environment and animals | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,594 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $85,827 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is California Fire Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. California Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0118991, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is California Fire Foundation's EIN?
- California Fire Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0118991.
- How much revenue does California Fire Foundation report?
- California Fire Foundation reported $5,288,152 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does California Fire Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades California Fire Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for California Fire Foundation (EIN 68-0118991) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.