Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council

EIN: 912161820 501(c)(3) Public Safety

Idyllwild, CA

Total Revenue
$396,668
Total Expenses
$488,106
Total Assets
$205,559
Net Assets
$175,306
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Peter Henderson
Phone
9516596208
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $397K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 64% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $488K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

Wildfires in the area of Idyllwild, California in accordance with the fire safe laws of the state and federal governments; To preserve and enhance Idyllwild and surrounding areas and man-made and natural resources by providing leadership and support that mobilizes Idyllwild residents to protect their homes, communities and environment from wildfires.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $378,784 Revenue: $55,869

The Mountain Community Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) promotes community fire awareness and has implemented a fire abatement program. MCFSC has been very successful in obtaining grant funding to assist...

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The Mountain Community Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) promotes community fire awareness and has implemented a fire abatement program. MCFSC has been very successful in obtaining grant funding to assist property owners abate their properties in accordance with federal and state fire safe regulations. This lessens the burden of catastrophic fire within the community. MCFSC actively recruits volunteers within the community to assist others and by so doing, provides a forum between the public and government agencies to communicate and disseminate information. By being so successful in educating the public, mitigating fire hazards, helping other and working closely with community fire agencies, the community is much safer.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,799
Program Service Revenue $55,869
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $396,668

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $176,158
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $378,784
Other Expenses $311,948
TOTAL EXPENSES $488,106

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $396,668 $1,105,553 -0.6%
Expenses $488,106 $1,110,820 -0.6%
Net Income $-91,438 $-5,267 +16.4%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
22

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
6
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Calandra Squires Executive Director 32.00
$52,088 $0 $52,088
Peter Henderson President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug McIntyre Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Holly Owens Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Kramer Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Norm Walker Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dan Felix Director 2.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $396,668 $488,106 $205,559 $-91,438
2022 $1,105,553 $1,110,820 $281,389 $-5,267
2021 $436,268 $470,641 $332,013 $-34,373
2020 $529,705 $521,078 $320,176 $8,627
2019 $672,275 $567,276 $371,900 $104,999
2018 $245,753 $256,885 $217,337 $-11,132
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