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PHOENIX FIRE FOUNDATION
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860523777 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE M40Z · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · phoenixfirefoundation.org
revenue
$39K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$141K
employees
—
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Supports the Phoenix Fire Department

profile · synthesized from sources

Phoenix Fire Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the Phoenix Fire Department and regional public safety agencies. It provides financial support for lifesaving equipment, technology, training, and public education programs that fall outside standard city budgets. The organization evolved from Fire-PAL, a public awareness group founded in the 1980s, and continues to focus on community safety and firefighter wellness.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $10K
    Smoke Alarm Walk Expenses
  2. #2 $1K
    T Shirt Expenses
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

C’Mon Get Real Gun Awareness
Youth-focused campaign promoting gun safety and responsible behavior around firearms
Just a Few Seconds
Drowning prevention campaign launched in 1989 that educates the public on water safety and has contributed to reduced drowning rates in Arizona
Learn Not to Burn
Fire safety education program targeting children to prevent fire-related injuries and fatalities
Phoenix Fire Works
Public education program created in 1998 to inform the community about fire department issues, later recognized with award nominations including Rocky Mountain Emmy
Urban Survival
Public safety campaign focused on educating children about fire and life safety risks in urban environments
Valley Watch
Weekly radio program hosted by former Fire Chief Doug Mummert to share public safety information and department updates
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Fire Department Support Services 10 activities
    • Children's Safety Campaigns
      Addresses issues concerning children's safety through specific campaigns such as Urban Survival, Learn Not to Burn, C’Mon Get Real Gun Awareness, and the "Just a Few Seconds" drowning prevention campaign.
    • Public Safety Campaign Development and Distribution
      Creates and distributes public safety campaigns, messages, and literature for fire departments in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including drowning prevention, urban survival, fire safety education, and gun awareness campaigns.
    • Public Safety Campaign Development and Distribution
      Develops and distributes public safety campaigns, messages, and literature for fire departments in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including the "Just a Few Seconds" drowning prevention campaign and campaigns addressing children's safety like Urban Survival, Learn Not to Burn, and C’Mon Get Real Gun Awareness.
    • Public Safety Campaign Development and Distribution
      Creates and distributes public safety campaigns, messages, and literature for fire departments in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including the "Just a Few Seconds" drowning prevention campaign and campaigns addressing children's issues like Urban Survival, Learn Not to Burn, and C’Mon Get Real Gun Awareness.
    • Public Safety and Children's Awareness Campaigns
      Creates and distributes public safety campaigns and literature for fire departments in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including the "Just a Few Seconds" drowning prevention campaign, and addresses children's issues through campaigns like Urban Survival, Learn Not to Burn, and C’Mon Get Real Gun Awareness.
    • Support for Phoenix Fire Department
      Supports the Phoenix Fire Department by funding public safety initiatives, firefighter wellness programs, educational efforts, and the acquisition of lifesaving equipment.
    • Support for Phoenix Fire Department
      Supports the Phoenix Fire Department by funding public safety initiatives, firefighter wellness programs, educational efforts, and the acquisition of lifesaving equipment. The foundation acts as the charitable arm of the department.
    • Support for Phoenix Fire Department and Public Safety
      Supports public safety, firefighter wellness, education, and the acquisition of lifesaving equipment for the Phoenix Fire Department, acting as its charitable arm.
    • Support for Phoenix Fire Department and Public Safety
      Supports public safety initiatives, firefighter wellness, education, and the acquisition of lifesaving equipment for the Phoenix Fire Department. This includes creating and distributing public safety campaigns and literature for fire departments in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
    • Support public safety initiatives and firefighter wellness
      Implements public safety campaigns and supports firefighter wellness, education, and the acquisition of lifesaving equipment for the Phoenix Fire Department.
  • Memorial Development & Installation 5 activities
    • Creation of Flag Streamers for Fallen Firefighters
      Creates and carries flag streamers on Honor Guard flags to honor fallen firefighters, inscribing them with the Fire Company, Rank, Name, and 'Last Alarm'.
    • Creation of Honor Guard Flag Streamers
      Creates and carries flag streamers on Honor Guard flags to honor fallen firefighters, inscribing them with the Fire Company, Rank, Name, and 'Last Alarm'.
    • Fallen Firefighter Honor Guard Streamers
      Creates and carries flag streamers on Honor Guard flags to commemorate fallen firefighters, inscribing them with the Fire Company, Rank, Name, and 'Last Alarm'.
    • Honor Guard Flag Streamer Creation
      Creates and carries flag streamers on Honor Guard flags to honor fallen firefighters, inscribing them with the Fire Company, Rank, Name, and 'Last Alarm'.
    • Honor fallen firefighters through ceremonial flag program
      Creates and maintains Honor Guard flag streamers inscribed with Fire Company, Rank, Name, and 'Last Alarm' to honor fallen firefighters.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Fundraise through product partnerships and merchandise sales
      Generates funds through partnerships such as the Mountain Range CBD product sales and by producing and selling Phoenix Fire Department yearbooks for $75, with shipping available for an additional $15.00.
    • Phoenix Fire Department Yearbook Production and Sales
      Produces and sells Phoenix Fire Department yearbooks for $75, distributing them in person at the Phoenix Fire Department Administration Building or shipping them for an additional fee.
    • Phoenix Fire Department Yearbook Production and Sales
      Produces and sells Phoenix Fire Department yearbooks for $75, distributing them in person at the Phoenix Fire Department Administration Building and offering shipping for an additional fee.
    • Production and Distribution of Phoenix Fire Department Yearbooks
      Produces and sells Phoenix Fire Department yearbooks for $75, distributing them in person at the Phoenix Fire Department Administration Building and offering shipping for an additional fee.
    • Production and Sale of Phoenix Fire Department Yearbooks
      Produces and sells Phoenix Fire Department yearbooks for $75, distributing them in person at the Phoenix Fire Department Administration Building or shipping them for an additional fee.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$39K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$141K
Cash$174K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$141K
Liquid reserves38.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -14.3%
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar, indicating participation in the Guidestar nonprofit transparency network.
  • IAFF Local 493 Partner — Brian Moore and Ray Maione serve as liaisons from IAFF Local 493
  • Local 493 Partner — Jointly participates in annual memorial event for fallen firefighters.
  • Mountain Range CBD, LLC Partner — Partnership to receive charitable donations from sales and provide community discounts on CBD products.
  • Phoenix Fire Chief Mike Duran Partner — Advisory member of the Phoenix Fire Foundation
  • Phoenix Fire Department Government — Chief Rob McDade and Deputy Communications Director Ali Pardi serve as PFD liaisons
  • Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Official 501(c)(3) non-profit charity of the Phoenix Fire Department, committed to supporting the department.
  • Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Provides financial support to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities, and promote public education, outreach, wellness, support, training, and safety for its members.
  • Phoenix Fire Department Partner — The Phoenix Fire Foundation is the charitable arm of the Phoenix Fire Department.
  • Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona Partner — Jointly participates in annual memorial event for fallen firefighters.
  • Thunderbirds Partner — Presenting partner of the Birdies For Charity program; processes donations and provides a 10% bonus on funds raised over $500