FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC (EIN 650258322) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANK TEPEDINO

Phone

5162490332

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL CARE, SUSTENANCE, HOUSING, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY A FIRE OR DISASTER. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF FORMER FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL IN NEED, AND PROVIDES DIRECT AID AND/OR FUNDS FOR FIRE SAFETY AND BURN PREVENTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AND TO SUPPORT OTHER DISASTER OR PREVENTION RELATED CHARITIES, INSTITUTIONS AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HAS A NATIONWIDE VOLUNTEER BRIGADE THAT ACTS AS THEIR EYES AND EARS TO IDENTIFY THOSE IN CRITICAL NEED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,142,028

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $11,224

Other Revenue $-22,111

TOTAL REVENUE $3,131,141

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $48,025

Salaries & Benefits $319,460

Fundraising Expenses $2,716,154

Program Expenses $274,927

Other Expenses $268,910

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,318,497

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,131,141	$3,387,299	-0.1%
Expenses	$3,318,497	$3,521,888	-0.1%
Net Income	$-187,356	$-134,589	+0.4%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$150,000

Total Directors

$150,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRANK TEPEDINO	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$130,000	$0	$130,000
LORI TEPEDINO	SECY/TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$20,000	$0	$20,000
TOM SHERLOCK	VICE PRESIDENT-S. REGION	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY LORINI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH NOCERINO-CANOVA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED CAMBRIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD HELGASON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES CAHILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARMANDO D'ACCORDO	DIRECTOR	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
2024	$3,131,141	$3,318,497	$403,569	$-187,356
2023	$3,387,299	$3,521,888	$560,779	$-134,589
2022	$3,598,544	$3,638,176	$853,456	$-39,632
2021	$4,060,867	$3,983,435	$947,302	$77,432
2020	$3,623,024	$3,692,776	$809,069	$-69,752
2020	$3,623,024	$3,692,776	$809,069	$-69,752
2019	$3,338,114	$3,429,715	$625,809	$-91,601
2018	$5,287,064	$5,221,090	$674,287	$65,974

FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC