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Tucson Firefighters Benevolent

Tucson, AZ · EIN 810550959 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.tucsonfirefighters.org
revenue
$126K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

To Raise Funds to be used to benefit the community, charitable organizations and assistance for needy and fallen fire fighters.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tucson Firefighters Association (TFFA) is a labor union representing over 600 uniformed personnel in the Tucson Fire Department and Tucson Airport Authority Fire Department. Beyond collective bargaining, TFFA organizes charitable events such as toy drives, food box distributions, and fundraising tournaments to support first responders, their families, and low-income families in Southern Arizona. The organization channels proceeds to causes including Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Southern Arizona Disabled Firefighters Foundation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $19K
    Firefighter Emergency Expenses.
  2. #2 $13K
    Provide assistance in purchasing uniforms & Equip. for the honor guards.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Chili Cook-Off
Family-friendly annual event where firefighters compete in a chili tasting contest, with proceeds supporting TFFA charitable programs and community outreach
Fill The Boot
Community fundraising campaign supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association through donations collected at public events
Mark Paris Golf Tournament
Annual charity golf scramble that raises funds for the Southern Arizona Disabled Firefighters Foundation, featuring raffles, auctions, and community participation
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Annual program where firefighters and volunteers assemble and deliver food boxes with full Thanksgiving meals to families in need
Toy Drive
Annual event collecting and distributing new, unwrapped toys to children in need during the holiday season, with community events featuring Santa and holiday activities
Tucson Firefighter Ball
Formal annual fundraiser featuring dinner, auctions, and dancing to support TFFA’s community and charitable initiatives
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 8 activities
    • Adopt-A-Family Program
      The organization operates an Adopt-A-Family program that provides assistance to over a thousand Southern Arizona families during the holidays with food, clothing, shelter, and Christmas presents.
    • Adopt-A-Family Program
      Operates an annual Adopt-A-Family program that assists over a thousand Southern Arizona families during the holidays by providing food, clothing, shelter, and Christmas presents, funded in part by events like the SADFF Golf Tournament and Chili Cookoff.
    • Adopt-A-Family Program
      Operates a program that assists over a thousand Southern Arizona families annually during the holidays by providing food, clothing, shelter, and Christmas presents, supported by fundraising events that generate over $60,000.
    • Adopt-A-Family Program
      The organization operates an Adopt-A-Family program that provides assistance to over a thousand Southern Arizona families during the holidays with food, clothing, shelter, and Christmas presents.
    • Annual Toy Drive
      Hosts an annual holiday toy drive to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys to children in families in need, featuring festive events with music, crafts, and Santa appearances.
    • Annual Toy Drive for Children
      Hosts an annual toy drive during the holiday season to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys to children in families in need, featuring festive events with Santa, music, and crafts.
    • Holiday Toy Drive and Distribution
      Tucson Firefighters Benevolent organizes an annual Toy Drive to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys to children of all ages in families in need during the holiday season, often including festive events.
    • Holiday Toy Drive and Distribution
      Tucson Firefighters Benevolent organizes an annual Toy Drive to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys to children of all ages in families in need during the holiday season, often including festive events with music, crafts, and Santa appearances.
  • Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution 4 activities
    • Thanksgiving Food Box Distribution
      The organization annually distributes Thanksgiving food boxes containing full holiday meal ingredients to families in need within the local community.
    • Thanksgiving Food Box Distribution
      The organization annually distributes Thanksgiving food boxes containing full holiday meal ingredients to families in need within the local community.
    • Thanksgiving Food Boxes Distribution
      Organizes an annual event to distribute full holiday meal boxes to families in need in the Tucson community, providing complete Thanksgiving meals.
    • Thanksgiving Food Boxes Program
      Organizes an annual event to distribute full holiday meal food boxes to families in need in Tucson, providing Thanksgiving meals to support local communities.
  • Fire Department Support Services 3 activities
    • General Charitable Programs and Community Outreach
      Tucson Firefighters Benevolent supports various charitable programs that provide assistance to families and individuals in need, including youth programs, and engages in community outreach efforts, with a history of involvement in causes like cancer research, child injury prevention, and burn treatment.
    • General Charitable Programs and Community Outreach
      Tucson Firefighters Benevolent supports various charitable programs that provide assistance to families and individuals in need, including youth programs, and conducts broader community outreach efforts. The organization also has a history of involvement with causes such as cancer research, child injury prevention, and burn treatment.
    • Youth and Community Outreach Programs
      Operates youth programs and conducts community outreach efforts to support local populations in Tucson, focusing on charitable engagement and fire service visibility.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 2 activities
    • Annual Charity Golf Tournament
      Hosts an annual golf tournament to raise funds for firefighters, first responders, and the Southern Arizona Disabled Firefighters Foundation (SADFF), supporting the organization's charitable initiatives.
    • Annual Charity Golf Tournament
      Hosts an annual golf tournament to raise funds for the Southern Arizona Disabled Firefighters Foundation and other organizational initiatives, supporting firefighters and first responders.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 2 activities
    • Fire Fighter Ball and Formal Fundraising Events
      Hosts an annual formal event featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to raise funds and celebrate the fire service community and its partners.
    • Fire Fighter Ball and Formal Fundraising Events
      Hosts an annual formal event featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to celebrate the fire service community, raise funds, and support fire service-related charitable initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Annual Chili Cook-Off Event
      Hosts an annual chili cook-off that brings together firefighters, local businesses, and community members, with proceeds supporting charitable programs for families and individuals in need.
    • Annual Fundraising Events
      Tucson Firefighters Benevolent hosts several annual fundraising events, including a golf tournament, a formal Fire Fighter Ball with auctions, and a chili cook-off, to support its charitable programs and the fire service community. These events have a history of over two decades and raise over $60,000 for programs like Adopt-A-Family.
    • Annual Fundraising Events
      Tucson Firefighters Benevolent hosts several annual fundraising events, including a golf tournament, a formal Fire Fighter Ball with auctions, a chili cook-off, and the Shoots and Ladders event, to support its charitable programs and the fire service community.
    • Chili Cook-Off Event
      Hosts an annual chili cook-off that brings together firefighters, local businesses, and community members, generating proceeds to support charitable programs for families and individuals in need.
    • Youth and Community Outreach Programs
      Conducts youth programs and community outreach efforts as part of its charitable initiatives to support local populations in Tucson.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$166K131%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$-41K
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.59M
Cash$547K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.59M
Liquid reserves51.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -47.7%
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • International Association of Fire Fighters Network — Local 479 is a charter of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
  • JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort Partner — Venue host for the annual Tucson Firefighter Ball.
  • Local businesses Partner — Participate in the event and donate raffle prizes.
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association Partner — Key supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, raising money through community events, Fill-The-Boot campaigns, and ticket sales to semiannual charity concerts.
  • Omni Tucson National Partner — Venue host for the annual Mark Paris golf tournament.
  • Southern Arizona Disabled Firefighters Foundation Partner — Recipient of funds raised by the Mark Paris Golf Tournament.
  • Tucson Firefighters Association Partner — Co-organizes and supports the chili cook-off event and associated charitable programs.
  • Tucson Firefighters Association Partner — Organizes the Thanksgiving Food Boxes event in collaboration with the Tucson Firefighters Benevolent.
  • local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to collect and distribute toys during the Toy Drive.