THE COLUMBUS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARTIABLE FOUNDATION

EIN: 271953109 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$182,119
Total Expenses
$110,169
Total Assets
$177,034
Net Assets
$177,034
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
OH
Phone
6147744964
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE COLUMBUS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARTIABLE FOUNDATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $182K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $72K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

DIRECTLY UNDERTAKING INITIATIVES THAT HELP EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY OR PROVIDE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC HARDSHIP RELIEF TO CURRENT, FUTURE, AND RETIRED LOCAL FIRE FIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $88,971 Revenue: $0

TO FACILITATE PLANNED GIFT GIVING TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,238 Revenue: $0

TO REINVEST IN OUR MEMBERSHIP BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE DURING TIMES OF TRAGEDY OR PERSONAL CRISIS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY HARDSHIP GRANTS TO FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $181,346
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $773
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $182,119

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $86,964
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $4,039
Program Expenses $96,209
Other Expenses $23,205
TOTAL EXPENSES $110,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $182,119 $107,379 +0.7%
Expenses $110,169 $146,640 -0.2%
Net Income $71,950 $-39,261 -2.8%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEFF MILLER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STEVE CHESSHIR VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MURPHY TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BURT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SIEGWARDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF FLETCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS JANIAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE RUOF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY PACK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE STOVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ECKERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN SPEER 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 $182,119 $110,169 $177,034 $71,950
2024 $107,379 $146,640 $105,084 $-39,261
2023 $108,337 $110,109 $144,345 $-1,772
2022 $128,126 $90,246 $146,117 $37,880
2021 $93,039 $71,265 $108,237 $21,774
2020 $43,701 $81,883 $81,463 $-38,182
2019 $99,696 $78,593 $119,645 $21,103
2018 $69,986 $85,618 $98,542 $-15,632
2017 $117,193 $93,584 $114,174 $23,609
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