Marin Firefighters Foundation

What it reported doing in 2025

Pursuant to article 9 in the Bylaws of the Marin Firefighters Foundation. For the purpose of the 2025 IRS form 990 here is the F/T 2025 summary of achievement. Founded in 2022, the Marin Firefighters Foundation is in the early stages of building an organization focused on giving back to the community and supporting programs and events that align with the foundation's mission. The following are the initial objectives and purposes of this Corporation, which are consistent with the activities and operational information supplied to the Internal Revenue Service in the Corporation's application for tax exempt status: (a) To raise funds for charitable and educational purposes for the betterment of specific population groups within the County of Marin, and beyond; (b) To provide funding to mitigate loss and the effects of fires within the County of Marin, and beyond; (c) To fund programs which support and preserve firefighting capabilities within the County of Marin, and beyond; (d) To make donations to organizations and/or programs that assist in the education of all specific population groups, including, but not limited to, seniors, youth and special needs populations; (e) To provide a funding source to mitigate the loss and effects of fires, natural disasters, and to help minimize or prevent their natural and personal impact on members of our communities; and (f) To solicit funding through grants, bequests, and other fundraising avenues that are deemed appropriate to the mission of the Corporation. In 2025, the Foundation made several philanthropic donations supporting causes directly related to the foundations objectives. Here are the top three highlights: ? 13th annual Marin County Survivors Celebration : ? The Annual Marin County Survivors Celebration, often held during EMS Week in May, recognizes survivors of life-threatening emergencies (such as cardiac arrests) and the first responders, 911 telecommunicators, and medical personnel who saved them. The 13th annual event was held in May 2025.Event Purpose: Celebrates, honors survivors of medical emergencies, and strengthens the chain of survival by connecting patients with rescuers.Key Participants: Survivors, firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers, often featuring personal testimonies from those saved and their rescuers. ? Alisa ann ruch burn foundation :? Since 1971, the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) nonprofit organization has been dedicated to delivering prevention education and services to burn survivors, their families and caregivers in California. Marin Firefighter makes an annual donation to the foundation in support of the work. ? Igniting Hope Gala : ? Hosted by SFFCPF, the Igniting Hope Gala is a spirited, inspiring evening dedicated to raising funds for cancer prevention in the fire service. Proceeds directly support programs that provide early cancer detection, personalized health navigation, and critical prevention services for firefighters and their families throughout the greater Bay Area. Mark your calendar and stand with us in support of firefighter health. This special evening brings our community together to celebrate progress, honor resilience, and raise the funds to protect those who protect us. The Marin Firefighters foundation is proud to sponsor this event supporting firefighters and their families.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 89.1%; rating input score 89

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -278.2%; rating input score 4; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.53; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 40.6% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -44.1% per year; rating input score 0; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -42.2% per year; rating input score 0; 5th percentile among comparable filings