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GREATER TUCSON FIRE FOUNDATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 273155431 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE M12 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.tucsonfirefoundation.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$235K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
0
volunteers
40
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

ASSESS AND RESPOND TO UNMET NEEDS OF THE GREATER TUCSON FIREFIGHTER COMMUNITY BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES, WHILE RECOGNIZING THE FIREFIGHTING HERITAGE AND CULTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of firefighters in Southern Arizona. They provide programs focused on cancer prevention, cardiac health, and mental health support, ensuring that first responders receive the necessary resources to maintain their physical and mental well-being.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Cancer Prevention
Provides funding for blood tests and screenings to detect cancer early among firefighters, aiming to reduce cancer risks associated with their profession.
Cardiac Wellness
Offers cardiac screenings and training for firefighters to prevent heart disease, including funding for Peer Fitness Trainers to promote health and fitness.
Firefighters Beyond Borders
Connects firefighters in Arizona with their counterparts in Israel to share knowledge and strategies for disaster response and mitigation.
Fitness Certification Training
Supports firefighters in achieving nationally-recognized fitness certifications tailored to their specific needs as tactical athletes.
Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO)
Provides financial assistance to firefighters facing acute medical hardships to alleviate economic impacts.
Mental Health Support
Facilitates access to mental health care for firefighters, focusing on culturally informed providers to address the unique challenges faced by first responders.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Firefighter Peer Fitness & Injury Prevention 10 activities
    • Firefighter Fitness Training and Education
      Provides fitness training and education for firefighters throughout Southern Arizona through its Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program, which includes obtaining grants, funding exercise equipment, vetting programs, supporting academic research, and facilitating access to human performance experts. It also supports physical health through a fitness certification program for nationally-recognized certification.
    • Firefighter Fitness Training and Education
      Provides fitness training and education for firefighters throughout Southern Arizona through its Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program, including funding for exercise equipment, vetting programs, supporting academic research, and facilitating access to human performance experts. It also supports physical health through a fitness certification program for nationally-recognized certification.
    • Firefighter Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
      Provides fitness training and education for firefighters throughout Southern Arizona through its Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program, which includes obtaining grants, funding exercise equipment, vetting programs, supporting academic research, and facilitating access to human performance experts.
    • Firefighter Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
      Provides fitness training and education for firefighters throughout Southern Arizona through its Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program, which includes obtaining grants, funding exercise equipment, vetting programs, supporting academic research, and facilitating access to human performance experts.
    • Firefighter Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
      Provides fitness training and education for firefighters throughout Southern Arizona through its Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program, which includes obtaining grants, funding exercise equipment, vetting programs, supporting academic research, and facilitating access to human performance experts.
    • Firefighter Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
      Provides fitness training and education for firefighters throughout Southern Arizona through its Peer Fitness and Injury Prevention Program, including funding for initial certification and ongoing education for Peer Fitness Trainers, and supporting academic research in human performance.
    • Peer Fitness Trainer Certification
      Funds initial certification and ongoing education for firefighters to become Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs).
    • Peer Fitness Trainer Certification and Education
      Funds initial certification and ongoing education for firefighters to become Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs), supporting the physical health of first responders.
    • Peer Fitness Trainer Certification and Education
      Funds initial certification and ongoing education for firefighters to become Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs), supporting their role in promoting physical health among first responders.
    • Peer Fitness Trainer Certification and Education
      Funds initial certification and ongoing education for firefighters to become Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs), supporting their professional development in fitness and injury prevention.
  • Comprehensive Cancer Screenings for First Responders 5 activities
    • Cardiac and Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
      Provides ultrasounds and other cardiac screenings for at-risk firefighters, especially those over 45, and allocates over $100,000 annually for advanced cancer screenings, including blood tests for protein biomarkers during annual physicals.
    • Cardiac and Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
      Provides ultrasounds and other cardiac screenings for at-risk firefighters, especially those over 45, and allocates over $100,000 annually for advanced cancer screenings, including blood tests for protein biomarkers during annual physicals.
    • Cardiac and Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
      Provides ultrasounds and other cardiac screenings for at-risk firefighters, especially those over 45, and allocates over $100,000 annually for advanced cancer screenings (blood tests for protein biomarkers) during annual physicals.
    • Cardiac and Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
      Provides ultrasounds and other cardiac screenings for at-risk firefighters, especially those over 45, and allocates over $100,000 annually for advanced cancer screenings, including blood tests for protein biomarkers during annual physicals.
    • Firefighter Cardiac and Cancer Screenings
      Provides ultrasounds and other cardiac screenings for at-risk firefighters, especially those over 45 years old, and allocates over $100,000 annually for advanced cancer screenings, including blood tests for protein biomarkers during annual physicals.
  • Targeted Mental Health Support for High-Risk Occupations 5 activities
    • First Responder Mental Health Support
      Provides access to mental health professionals for counseling and life skill development to first responders coping with adversity, and works to remove barriers to quality mental health care from culturally informed providers.
    • Mental Health Support for First Responders
      Provides access to mental health professionals for counseling and life skill development for first responders, aiming to remove barriers to quality mental healthcare.
    • Mental Health Support for First Responders
      Provides access to mental health professionals for counseling and life skill development for first responders, aiming to remove barriers to quality mental health care from culturally informed providers.
    • Mental Health Support for First Responders
      Provides access to mental health professionals for counseling and life skill development for first responders, aiming to remove barriers to quality mental health care from culturally informed providers.
    • Mental Health Support for First Responders
      Provides access to mental health professionals for counseling and life skill development for first responders, aiming to remove barriers to quality mental health care from culturally informed providers.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 4 activities
    • Financial Assistance for Firefighters
      Provides financial assistance to firefighters and their families experiencing hardship, covering essential expenses like housing, utilities, and food through direct payments to providers or prepaid cards. This is primarily done through the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) program.
    • Financial Assistance for Firefighters in Hardship
      Provides financial assistance to firefighters and their families experiencing hardship by covering essential expenses such as housing, utilities, and food through direct payments to providers or grocery prepaid cards.
    • Financial Assistance for Firefighters in Hardship
      Provides financial assistance to firefighters and their families experiencing hardship by covering essential expenses such as housing, utilities, and food through direct payments to providers or grocery prepaid cards.
    • Financial Assistance for Firefighters in Hardship
      Provides financial assistance to firefighters and their families experiencing hardship by covering essential expenses such as housing, utilities, and food through direct payments to providers or grocery prepaid cards.
  • Historical Collections & Archives Management 3 activities
    • Tucson Fire Department Archive Management
      Collected, organized, and entered documents into a computerized database for the Tucson Fire Department Archive.
    • Tucson Fire Department Archive Management
      Collected, organized, and entered documents into a computerized database for the Tucson Fire Department Archive.
    • Tucson Fire Department Archive Management
      Collected, organized, and entered documents into a computerized database for the Tucson Fire Department Archive.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Firefighters Beyond Borders Program
      Operates the Firefighters Beyond Borders program, launched in 2013, to connect firefighters in Arizona with the firefighting community in Israel for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and disaster mitigation strategies. This includes organizing delegations and facilitating international aid, such as the deployment of a 747 Super Water Fighting Tanker to Israel.
    • Firefighters Beyond Borders Program
      Operates the Firefighters Beyond Borders program, launched in 2013, to connect firefighters in Arizona with the firefighting community in Israel for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and disaster mitigation strategies, including organizing delegations and facilitating international aid.
    • Firefighters Beyond Borders Program
      Operates the Firefighters Beyond Borders program, connecting firefighters in Arizona with the firefighting community in Israel for mutual support, knowledge sharing on disaster mitigation, and facilitating international aid efforts such as deploying a Super Water Fighting Tanker.
    • Firefighters Beyond Borders Program
      Operates the Firefighters Beyond Borders program, connecting firefighters in Arizona with the firefighting community in Israel for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and disaster mitigation strategies, including organizing delegations and facilitating international aid.
    • Firefighters Beyond Borders Program
      Operates the Firefighters Beyond Borders program, connecting firefighters in Arizona with the firefighting community in Israel for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and disaster mitigation strategies, including organizing delegations and facilitating international aid.
    • Firefighters Beyond Borders Program
      Operates the Firefighters Beyond Borders program, connecting firefighters in Arizona with the firefighting community in Israel for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and disaster mitigation strategies, including organizing delegations and facilitating international aid.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$1.16M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$43K4%
Other revenue$-17K
expenses
Total expenses$235K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.55M
Cash$57K
Investments$338K
Liabilities$612
Net assets$1.55M
Liquid reserves20.2 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 16
  • ADAM DELLOS — COMMUNITY LIAISON
  • AMBER ISELHARD — SECRETARY
  • BILL NELSON — TRUSTEE
  • CHRIS HAMBACHER — TRUSTEE
  • DAN MARRIES — TRUSTEE
  • DAVE RIDING — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID SCOTT — TRUSTEE
  • GERRY BATES — TRUSTEE
  • HEATH EVANS — VICE CHAIR
  • JOSEPH GULOTTA — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL ARMENTA — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL BRANDT — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL MCKENDRICK — CHAIRMAN/CEO
  • SARA PEROTTI — TRUSTEE
  • TED GEARE — TRUSTEE
  • VERN BABILON — TREASURER
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • 1 800 Board Up Partner — Ruben Alderete, a Trustee, is the Director of Emergency Services at 1 800 Board Up.
  • Adam D Creative Partner — Adam Dellos, a Trustee, is the CEO of Adam D Creative.
  • Al Ring Partner — Tucson historian and friend of the department who collected, organized, and entered documents into a computerized database for the Tucson Fire Department Archive.
  • Arizona Daily Star Partner — Newspaper source for archived articles.
  • Banner Health Partner — Dominic Worrell, Chair of the Board of Trustees, is an Athletic Trainer at Banner Health.
  • Crest Insurance Partner — Mike Armenta, a Trustee, is associated with Crest Insurance.
  • Dave Ridings Partner — Retired Tucson Fire assistant chief who assisted with the collection, organization, and entry of documents for the Tucson Fire Department Archive.
  • Drexel Heights Fire Dept Partner — Gary Bynum, a Trustee, is a retired Asst. Chief from Drexel Heights Fire Dept.
  • Fiesta de los Bomberos Committee Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • Financial Directions LLC Partner — Chris Hambacher, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, is associated with Financial Directions LLC.
  • Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • KOLD Channel 13 News Partner — Dan Marries, a Trustee, is an Anchor at KOLD Channel 13 News.
  • National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • Pima County Fire Chiefs Association Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • Pima Federal Credit Union Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • Pointblankcounselingpllc.com Partner — Partner counseling service specializing in treatment for public safety employees, first responders, military, and ER personnel.
  • Professional Fire Fighters of Southern AZ Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • Quarles and Brady Partner — Luis Ochoa, a Trustee, is an Esquire at Quarles and Brady.
  • Rural Metro Fire Dept Partner — Karl Isselhard, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, is the Fire Chief at Rural Metro Fire Dept.
  • Sequoia Springs Partner — Partner organization associated with Project Frontline, linked through joint fundraising or program support.
  • Sequoia Springs Counseling Services Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation
  • The Tucson Citizen Partner — Newspaper source for archived articles.
  • Thrivewithchaos.com Partner — Partner organization offering comprehensive services to rebuild lives and careers of public safety personnel and first responders.
  • Tucson Daily Citizen Partner — Newspaper source for archived articles.
  • Tucson Fire Department Partner — E.A. "Ted" Geare III, a Trustee, is a retired Asst. Chief from Tucson Fire Department.
  • Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union Partner — Partner organization of the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation