THE FIRE FIGHTERS FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON

EIN: 204370896 501(c)(3) Public Safety

BELLAIRE, TX

Total Revenue
$350,472
Total Expenses
$460,132
Total Assets
$678,113
Net Assets
$678,113
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JEFF S DINERSTEIN
Phone
7134595606
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE FIRE FIGHTERS FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $350K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $460K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ASSIST AND IMPROVE THE HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEIR FACILITIES. FFFH WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO ENHANCE THEIR EFFECTIVENESS AND TO EDUCATE AND ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $372,647
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $17,384
Other Revenue $-39,559
TOTAL REVENUE $350,472

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $405,632
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $405,632
Other Expenses $54,500
TOTAL EXPENSES $460,132

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $350,472 $487,229 -0.3%
Expenses $460,132 $227,276 +1.0%
Net Income $-109,660 $259,953 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
18

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM LEE VELA PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF DINERSTEIN TREASURER & GENERAL COUNSEL 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY SINGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE EBELT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN NOLASCO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVAN SELTZER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN COOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN NELSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA MCHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN COOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA BALEZENTIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC SANDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF DUNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HECTOR VILLARREAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FLORES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN JUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONI BAIRD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BASYA BENSHUSHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $350,472 $460,132 $678,113 $-109,660
2024 $487,229 $227,276 $787,773 $259,953
2023 $332,346 $296,471 $527,820 $35,875
2022 $369,020 $358,041 $491,945 $10,979
2021 $329,970 $260,587 $480,966 $69,383
2020 $445,541 $218,426 $411,583 $227,115
2019 $718,161 $702,400 $184,468 $15,761
2018 $150,513 $285,330 $168,707 $-134,817
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