Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association
501(c)(9)
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1945, with $130,415,825 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
7470 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90041 EIN 95-1647833 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2024)
$130.4M
▲ 14.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$122.4M
Net assets
$274.8M
Employees
29
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +6% 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 Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association: 27 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o for description
What they do
Relief fund provides disability, death benefits and other assistance to members. during the year covered, lafra provided disability, death benefits and other assistance when needed to members and their families.
Life and accident fund provides disability, death, accident and dismemberment benefits to members. during the period covered, lafra provided $12,000 death benefit to surviving spouse and/or dependents on behalf of members or $6,000 permanent disability benefits.
Contact & location
- Address
- 7470 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $79.8M (FY2013) to $130.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $36.1MNet assets $274.8M
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$310.9M
Total liabilities
$36.1M
Net assets
$274.8M
Salaries & benefits
$2.8M
2% of expenses
Board members
24
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,415,825▲14.1% | $122,430,804▲11.7% | $274,776,743▲5.3% | $310,850,138▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,300,530▲0.6% | $109,569,184▲5.6% | $260,902,725▲10.3% | $299,823,079▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $113,564,268▼10.1% | $103,725,278▲13.3% | $236,510,796▼8.1% | $277,729,139▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $126,355,681▲23.0% | $91,543,265▲8.5% | $257,471,276▲16.6% | $301,793,711▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $102,711,080▼1.1% | $84,371,430▼7.7% | $220,726,042▲14.1% | $261,101,756▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $103,859,454▲2.7% | $91,382,870▲1.6% | $193,512,096▲17.6% | $240,536,287▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $101,090,045▲1.0% | $89,962,990▲9.4% | $164,506,552▼2.3% | $202,939,042▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $100,132,575▲14.1% | $82,262,894▼6.3% | $168,439,902▲18.3% | $208,594,306▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $87,757,960▲7.4% | $87,756,018▲19.1% | $142,334,219▲6.0% | $178,085,305▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $81,709,164▼5.5% | $73,652,371▲4.3% | $134,314,117▲1.6% | $161,468,333▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $86,427,419▲8.3% | $70,587,338▲3.9% | $132,233,661▲6.6% | $159,871,106▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $79,786,756 | $67,926,329▲2.6% | $124,051,307▲16.3% | $152,770,306▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,176,951▼2.6% | $106,622,657▲13.0% | $134,149,791▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $67,931,317▲19.7% | $94,328,628▼5.9% | $118,386,863▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $56,759,498 | $100,207,726 | $116,635,239 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Todd Layfer — $223,927 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Layfer | Executive Director | 40 | $223,927 |
| Liberty Unciano | Controller/treasurer | 40 | $166,543 |
| Marlene Casillas | Devt./marketing Director | 40 | $152,971 |
| Juliet Brandolino | Marketing Associates | 40 | $127,848 |
| Juan-carlos Sanchez | Grapevine Art Proj. Coord. | 40 | $121,161 |
| Robert Dillon | Operations Manager | 40 | $119,148 |
| Christopher Stine | President | 40 | $111,223 |
| Eric Santiago | Creative Editor | 40 | $101,802 |
| James Duffy | Vice President | 16 | $47,670 |
| Frank Aguirre | Trustee | 1 | $8,209 |
| Steven Jones | Trustee | 1 | $7,356 |
| Milton Quintana | Trustee | 1 | $5,539 |
| Elber Navarro | Trustee | 1 | $4,148 |
| Tim Halloran | Trustee | 1 | $4,147 |
| Cesar S Garcia | Trustee | 1 | $3,918 |
| John Marasco | Trustee | 1 | $3,821 |
| J D Fox | Trustee | 1 | $3,805 |
| Brian Wall | Trustee | 1 | $3,646 |
| Paul M Duke | Trustee | 1 | $2,641 |
| Chris Bustamante | Trustee | 1 | $2,558 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation Solutions Inc | Consultant Service For Fireforce | $823,913 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors | Investment Consulting Fee | $365,237 |
| Gallagher Benefit Services Inc | Medical Consulting Fee | $275,300 |
| Collective Color | Printing Grapevine | $200,298 |
| Fiduciary Management Inc | Investment Mgmt Fees | $133,632 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1647833, based in Los Angeles, California.
- What is Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association's EIN?
- Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1647833.
- How much revenue does Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association report?
- Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association reported $130,415,825 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association's spending goes to programs?
- Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association's latest Form 990 is $223,927, paid to Todd Layfer (Executive Director).
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Data for Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association (EIN 95-1647833) 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.