Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston is located in Bellaire, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (M11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston generated $330.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $260.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST AND IMPROVE THE HOUSTON AREA FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR FACILITIES. FFFH WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS, TO ENHANCE THEIR EFFECTIVENESS AND TO EDUCATE AND ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS GIVEN TO THE HOUSTON AND SURROUNDING FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Dinerstein Treasurer & Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Lee Vela President & Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
George Hittner Secretary & Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobby Singh Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Ebelt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Norman Nolasco Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $52 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $330,004 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $330,056 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $74 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$160 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $329,970 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $241,998 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,816 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,723 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $260,587 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $480,966 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $480,966 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $266,499 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $214,467 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $480,966 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston has awarded $300,868 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT | $290,868 |
Sugar Land, TX PURPOSE: Grant for Toys for Tots | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston has recieved totaling $145.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Baker Hughes Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Baker Hughes Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45 |
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One Hundred Club Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $2,709,171 | $526,231 |
K9s4cops Inc College Station, TX | $455,450 | $303,175 |
Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston Bellaire, TX | $480,966 | $329,970 |
Angelina County Firefighters Association Lufkin, TX | $299,795 | $202,325 |
Pves Foundation Pottsboro, TX | $1,481,529 | $408,147 |
Cops 8 Inc New Orleans, LA | $47,411 | $0 |
Hondo Fire & Rescue Santa Fe, NM | $200,624 | $0 |
Pedernales Fire Department Auxiliary Spicewood, TX | $54,121 | $0 |
San Angelo Firefighters Foundation San Angelo, TX | $36,074 | $0 |
Fwpd Swat Support Group Inc Fort Worth, TX | $70,609 | $28,756 |
Oklahoma State Troopers Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $626,996 | $11,987 |