MONTECITO FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

EIN: 204817396 501(c)(3) Unknown

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$83,565
Total Expenses
$58,140
Total Assets
$595,144
Net Assets
$595,144
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DANIEL ARNOLD
Phone
8059697762
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MONTECITO FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $84K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 64% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $25K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THOSE FACING HARDSHIP BASED UPON FINANCIAL OR OTHER NEED, WITH THE PRIMARY FOCUS ON FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ALL CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $42,500

THE MONTECITO FIREFIGHTER'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS OF OUR FIRE FAMILY. THROUGHOUT THE YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO DONATE TO THOSE IN NEED AND LOOK...

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THE MONTECITO FIREFIGHTER'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS OF OUR FIRE FAMILY. THROUGHOUT THE YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO DONATE TO THOSE IN NEED AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING THAT TRADITION WELL INTO THE FUTURE. IN THE YEARS SINCE OUR INCEPTION, IT HAS BEEN OUR HONOR TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SITUATIONS INCLUDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL EXPENSES, SUPPORTING EDUCATION, ASSISTING WITH FUNERAL COSTS, BURN VICTIMS, HIGH TECH WHEELCHAIRS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO US NOT TO LIMIT THE MANNER IN WHICH WE HELP BUT RATHER TO BE LED FORWARD BY THE NEEDS THAT WE ENCOUNTER. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, WE PROVIDED EIGHT (8) GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN SUPPORT OF THESE EFFORTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,000

THE MONTECITO FIREFIGHTER'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED TWO (2) EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN OF...

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THE MONTECITO FIREFIGHTER'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED TWO (2) EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN OF FIREFIGHTERS AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED COMMUNTIY MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,500

GENERAL SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN SANTA BARBARA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $64,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $19,565
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $83,565

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $54,000
Other Expenses $4,140
TOTAL EXPENSES $58,140

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $83,565 $229,048 -0.6%
Expenses $58,140 $108,044 -0.5%
Net Income $25,425 $121,004 -0.8%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES SPENCER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN BASS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL ARNOLD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED GAMM MEMBER-AT-LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER MCMANIGAL MEMBER-AT-LARGE 2.00
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
2024 $83,565 $58,140 $595,144 $25,425
2023 $229,048 $108,044 $569,719 $121,004
2022 $183,593 $53,235 $448,715 $130,358
2021 $127,529 $190,169 $318,357 $-62,640
2020 $137,168 $100,571 $380,997 $36,597
2019 $191,511 $64,945 $344,400 $126,566
2018 $261,188 $84,584 $217,835 $176,604
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