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Fire Fighters Foundation Of Houston

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$332k (2023)

Expenses
$296k (2023)

Total Assets
$528k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,346
Expenses
$296,471
Net Income
$35,875
Net Assets
$527,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $340,290
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,646
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$14,590
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $527,820
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $527,820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Treasurer & General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mcham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Balenzentis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hector Villarreal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,020
Expenses
$358,041
Net Income
$10,979
Net Assets
$491,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,408
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $960
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$15,348
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $491,945
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $491,945
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Treasurer & General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mcham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Balenzentis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hector Villarreal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,970
Expenses
$260,587
Net Income
$69,383
Net Assets
$480,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $330,056
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $74
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$160
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $480,966
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $480,966
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Hittner (Secretary & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mcham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Jenkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hector Villarreal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$445,541
Expenses
$218,426
Net Income
$227,115
Net Assets
$411,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $449,284
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $184
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,927
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $411,583
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $411,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Hittner (Secretary & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mcham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Jenkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hector Villarreal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$718,161
Expenses
$702,400
Net Income
$15,761
Net Assets
$184,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $746,206
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $503
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$28,548
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,468
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $184,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Hittner (Secretary & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stevan Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mcham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Jenkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hector Villarreal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$150,513
Expenses
$285,330
Net Income
-$134,817
Net Assets
$168,707
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,445
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $407
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$26,339
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,707
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $168,707
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Hittner (Secretary & Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stevan Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mcham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyndon Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Jenkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hector Villarreal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,412
Expenses
$324,441
Net Income
$182,971
Net Assets
$303,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $522,036
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$14,672
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $304,024
Total Liabilities $500
Net Assets $303,524
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Board Member & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
George Hittner (Board Member & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (B Oard Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (B Oard Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mc Ham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyndon A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Travis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Jenkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marc Sands (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,156
Expenses
$131,746
Net Income
-$82,590
Net Assets
$120,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,767
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$10,644
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $120,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Board Member & Treasurer) $0 $0
George Hittner (Board Member & Secretary) $0 $0
C C Lee (Board Member) $0 $0
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (B Oard Member) $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (B Oard Member) $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0
Paula Mc Ham (Board Member) $0 $0
Lyndon A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Arthur Moordian (Board Member) $0 $0
Terry Garrison (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Montgomery (Board Member) $0 $0
Lauren Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0
Sonia Soto (Board Member) $0 $0
William E King (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$331,197
Expenses
$137,456
Net Income
$193,741
Net Assets
$203,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $330,407
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $781
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,143
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $203,143
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Board Member & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
George Hittner (Board Member & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cc Lee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (B Oard Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (B Oard Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Mc Ham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyndon A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,787
Expenses
$20,963
Net Income
$4,824
Net Assets
$9,402
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,785
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,402
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,402
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William E King (Chairman Emeritus) $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Board Member & Treasurer) $0 $0
George Hittner (Board Member & Secretary) $0 $0
C C Lee (Board Member) $0 $0
William Lee Vela (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0
Brad Deutser (B Oard Member) $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (B Oard Member) $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (B Oard Member) $0 $0
Philamena Baird (Board Member) $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
Arthur Mooradian (Board Member) $0 $0
Gregory J Jones (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,770
Expenses
$110,912
Net Income
-$29,142
Net Assets
$4,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,012
> 100%
Program Services $3,542
4.3%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Net Fundraising -$11,796
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,578
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,578
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William E King (President & Board Chairman) $0 $0
Bobby Singh (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Dinerstein (Board Member & Treasurer) $0 $0
George Hittner (Board Member & Secretary) $0 $0
Cc Lee (Board Member) $0 $0
William Lee Vela (Board Member) $0 $0
George Ebelt (Board Member) $0 $0
Brad Deutser (Board Member) $0 $0
Norman Nolasco (Board Member) $0 $0
Steven Seltzer (Board Member) $0 $0
Philamena Baird (Board Member) $0 $0
Ann Cook (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,243
Expenses
$171,160
Net Income
-$7,917
Net Assets
$33,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,229
> 100%
Program Services $22,945
14.1%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$32,958
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,720
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,720

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$287,525
Expenses
$280,166
Net Income
$7,359
Net Assets
$41,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,232
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $71
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,778
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,206
Total Liabilities $5,569
Net Assets $41,637

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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