United States Megafire Response Action Fund
- Assets
- $754.2k
- Revenue
- $650.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Calabasas, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-2223772
Organization Overview
United States Megafire Response Action Fund is located in Calabasas, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Megafire Response Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, United States Megafire Response Action Fund generated $650.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 2 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $373.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD A TEAM OF FIRE PRACTITIONERS POLICY MAKERS ENTREPRENEURS AND ACTIVISTS TO SOLVE THE MEGAFIRE CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES. MEGAFIRE ACTION IS DEDICATED TO SECURING THE POLICY CHANGES AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SOLVE THE MEGAFIRE CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS & PARTNER COALITION NETWORK BUILT IN DC: PARTNERSHIPS STRENGTHEN MEGAFIRE ACTION'S INFLUENCE OVER THE POLICY DISCUSSION. MA SUCCESSFULLY ORCHESTRATED A CONGRESSIONAL STAFF BRIEFING AND LED FOLLOW UP MEETINGS WITH 60+ CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES AND THE HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE. FINISHED THE YEAR WORKING ON A CROSSWALK THAT COMBINES RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE WILDFIRE COMMISSION REPORT THE FAS ACCELERATOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY'S WILDFIRE RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK AND EXISTING LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE MOMENTUM AND EDUCATED INFLUENCE TO KEY DECISION MAKERS.
JOINT BUDGET - WORKED CLOSELY WITH 3 NGOS ON A PROPOSAL TO STREAMLINE AND BETTER COORDINATE FEDERAL SPENDING ON WILDFIRE ACROSS AGENCIES. PUBLISHED A JOINT LETTER OF FISCAL CONCEPTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY REQUESTS.
3 MEDIA ENGINE - INTERVIEWED AND PUBLISHED IN 4 MAJOR PUBLICATIONS AND ORCHESTRATED CONTENT & OUTREACH FOR TED TALK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Weiner Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 50 | $220,008 |
George Whitesides Chairman | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kate Dargan Marquis Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kimmai Cutler Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Gabriel Kleinman Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $650,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $650,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $650,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $220,007 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,001 |
| 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 | $8,792 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,730 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $80,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $246 |
| Office expenses | $5,126 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $35,024 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,268 |
| Interest | $820 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $373,243 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $754,191 |
| 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 | $754,191 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,732 |
| 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 | $73,732 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $680,459 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $754,191 |