Urban Association Of Forestry And Fire Professionals Inc is located in Azusa, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (M03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Association Of Forestry And Fire Professionals Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Association Of Forestry And Fire Professionals Inc 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, Urban Association Of Forestry And Fire Professionals Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m 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:
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OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE WILDFIRE PERSONNEL FROM NON-TRADITIONAL AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THEM THE TRAINING, SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED TO SECURE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021, THE URBAN ASSOCIATION OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROFESSIONALS (ALSO KNOWN AS THE FORESTRY AND FIRE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM "FFRP") LED IN REACH AND CAREER PLANNING IN CALIFORNIAS CONSERVATION CAMPS ("FIRE CAMPS"). THESE CAMPS HOST THOUSANDS OF CURRENTLY INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE HELPING FIGHT WILDFIRES ACROSS THE STATE. FFRP PROVIDES INFORMATION AND CAREER TRANSITION SUPPORT TO FIRE CAMP RESIDENTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR REENTRY AND HELP THEM ACCESS CAREERS IN FORESTRY AND FIREFIGHTING. IN 2021, FFRP RAN TWO PRIMARY REENTRY SERVICES: 1) THE FFRP HUB, WHICH OFFERS RESUME PREPARATION, CAREER COUNSELING, TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING, AND TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT TO MEN AND WOMEN RETURNING FROM FIRE CAMP; AND 2) FFRPS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED PAID TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS ENTERING FORESTRY AND FIRE CAREERS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 100 PEOPLE AND FFRP PLACED SEVERAL DOZEN MEN AND WOMEN IN FULL-TIME FIRE CAREERS DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
MISC GRANTS TO WILDLIFE/FOREST RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brandon N Smith CEO | Officer | 40 | $127,083 |
Royal Ramey Chief Pgm Of | Officer | 40 | $121,354 |
Sara Sindija CFO | Officer | 40 | $101,875 |
Brent Cohen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Toree Elston-Moore Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Ashe Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $243,616 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,013,270 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,256,886 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $572,478 |
Investment income | $224 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,829,588 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,325 |
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. | $350,312 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,874 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $380,686 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,020 |
Payroll taxes | $59,458 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,658 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $320,676 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,117 |
Office expenses | $16,206 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,450 |
Travel | $21,503 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,306 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,050 |
Insurance | $33,155 |
All other expenses | $13,636 |
Total functional expenses | $1,657,833 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,866 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $129,191 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $759,651 |
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 | $19,517 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $943,225 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,747 |
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 | $490,000 |
Total liabilities | $505,747 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $437,478 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $943,225 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Urban Association Of Forestry And Fire Professionals Inc has recieved totaling $570,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: THE FORESTRY AND FIRE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM / EMPLOYMENT ISSUE AREA | $202,500 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Public Safety | $170,000 |
Echoing Green Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP | $80,000 |
American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FOREST AND FIRE SAFETY | $62,500 |
Redf San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Accelerator | $20,000 |
California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: WILDFIRE MITIGATION | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Urban Association Of Forestry And Fire Professionals Inc Azusa, CA | $943,225 | $1,829,588 |
International Association Of Fire Fighters Fairfax, CA | $1,172,143 | $586,045 |
Association Of Threat Assessment Professionals Inc Sacramento, CA | $1,487,247 | $671,484 |
California Pilots Association Yuba City, CA | $168,142 | $0 |
Fairfield Professional Firefighters Association Fairfied, CA | $22,123 | $0 |
Arizona Fire District Association Inc Chandler, AZ | $248,847 | $137,798 |
Arizona Repeater Association Inc Phoenix, AZ | $397,290 | $0 |
California Fire Chiefs Association C/O Lloyd Bedeger Sacramento, CA | $268,388 | $66,765 |
Lakeside Firemans Association Inc Lakeside, CA | $83,929 | $0 |
Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association San Marino, CA | $35,214 | $0 |
International Public Safety Association Inc Goodyear, AZ | $68,272 | $0 |
Oregon Fire Marshals Association Inc Salem, OR | $123,187 | $0 |