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Upper Arkansas Valley Wildfire Foundation

Wildfire Foundation

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 / Fire Prevention, Protection, Control (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$457k (2023)

Expenses
$473k (2023)

Total Assets
$254k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$190k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$456,561
Expenses
$473,055
Net Income
-$16,494
Net Assets
$64,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,500
17.0%
Program Services $379,032
83.0%
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,153
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,781
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,953
Total Liabilities $189,790
Net Assets $64,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $75,153 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Bainbridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Navarette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jaminet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$387,142
Expenses
$415,142
Net Income
-$28,000
Net Assets
$80,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,064
13.2%
Program Services $336,067
86.8%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,679
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,053
4.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,490
Total Liabilities $130,833
Net Assets $80,657
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $68,679 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Bainbridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Navarette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jaminet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,435
Expenses
$314,085
Net Income
-$4,650
Net Assets
$108,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,380
13.4%
Program Services $246,899
79.8%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,145
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,717
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,022
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $201,213
Total Liabilities $92,556
Net Assets $108,657
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $62,717 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Bainbridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Navarette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jaminet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,708
Expenses
$438,197
Net Income
$32,511
Net Assets
$102,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,000
8.5%
Program Services $430,621
91.5%
Investment Income $87
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,995
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,121
8.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,649
Total Liabilities $129,241
Net Assets $102,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $68,095 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Treasurer) $300 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $300 $0 $0
Jim Jaminet (Director) $300 $0 $0
C Bainbridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Naverette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,288
Expenses
$425,761
Net Income
$44,527
Net Assets
$69,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $470,231
100.0%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,099
16.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,664
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,482
Total Liabilities $133,587
Net Assets $69,895
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $67,199 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Treasurer) $300 $0 $0
Tom Naverette (Secretary) $300 $0 $0
C Bainbridge (Director) $150 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $150 $0 $0
Larry Everett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jaminet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,692
Expenses
$391,911
Net Income
$781
Net Assets
$25,369
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,000
10.2%
Program Services $352,632
89.8%
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,973
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,151
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,815
Total Liabilities $147,446
Net Assets $25,369
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $63,373 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Treasurer) $150 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $150 $0 $0
Tom Navarrette (Secretary) $150 $0 $0
Larry Everett (Director) $150 $0 $0
C Bainbridge (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,011
Expenses
$397,534
Net Income
-$19,523
Net Assets
$24,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,000
10.6%
Program Services $337,960
89.4%
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,148
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,682
11.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,158
Total Liabilities $93,570
Net Assets $24,588
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $68,398 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Director) $150 $0 $0
Ted Grover (Treasurer) $150 $0 $0
Brain Ayers (President) $150 $0 $0
Tom Navarrette (Secretary) $150 $0 $0
Larry Everett (Director) $150 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,045
Expenses
$388,002
Net Income
-$79,957
Net Assets
$44,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,000
13.0%
Program Services $268,010
87.0%
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,047
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,346
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,826
Total Liabilities $97,715
Net Assets $44,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $69,447 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Director) $150 $0 $0
Brain Ayers (President) $150 $0 $0
Tom Navarette (Secretary) $150 $0 $0
Larry Everett (Director) $150 $0 $0
Ted Grover (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$435,510
Expenses
$421,951
Net Income
$13,559
Net Assets
$124,068
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,504
19.6%
Program Services $349,930
80.3%
Investment Income $76
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,511
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,606
9.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,120
Total Liabilities $65,052
Net Assets $124,068
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $67,311 $0 $0
Ted Grover (Treasurer) $300 $0 $0
Brain Ayers (President) $300 $0 $0
Larry Everett (Director) $300 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Director) $150 $0 $0
Tom Navarette (Secretary) $150 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$426,304
Expenses
$418,154
Net Income
$8,150
Net Assets
$106,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,896
12.4%
Program Services $373,326
87.6%
Investment Income $82
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,547
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,067
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,019
Total Liabilities $32,956
Net Assets $106,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Fischer (Employee) $62,947 $0 $0
Ted Grover (Treasurer) $150 $0 $0
Brian Ayers (President) $150 $0 $0
Tom Navarette (Secretary) $150 $0 $0
Larry Everett (Director) $150 $0 $0
Bernie Post (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$386,851
Expenses
$369,711
Net Income
$17,140
Net Assets
$97,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,396
29.3%
Program Services $273,381
70.7%
Investment Income $74
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,861
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,766
8.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,678
Total Liabilities $33,765
Net Assets $97,913

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$382,944
Expenses
$359,980
Net Income
$22,964
Net Assets
$80,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,730
30.0%
Program Services $268,142
70.0%
Investment Income $72
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,140
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,086
8.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,086
Total Liabilities $33,314
Net Assets $80,772

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$333,091
Expenses
$317,185
Net Income
$15,906
Net Assets
$57,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,799
35.7%
Program Services $214,143
64.3%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $108
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,405
12.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,703
Total Liabilities $76,897
Net Assets $57,806

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.
2005

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.
2004

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.
2003

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.
2002

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.
2001

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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