Environment
(C30)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION
Financial strength (30%)
96/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
81/100
Impact (25%)
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Mission Statement
Wildland Firefighter Foundation’s main focus is to help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families. We honor and acknowledge past, present, and future members of the wildland firefighting community, and partner with private and interagency organizations to bring recognition to wildland firefighters.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$2.7M
Total Revenue
$2.3M
Total Expenses
$5.5M
Net Assets
7
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
86.2%
Fundraising Efficiency
6.1%
Operating Reserve
28.76x
Liability-to-Asset
11.8%
Revenue Diversification
70.8%
Executive Compensation
$269K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 771 similar organizations
(United States, Environment, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
86.2% | 80.9% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
10.6% | 12.5% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
3.2% | 4.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
6.1% | 300.3% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
28.8 mo | 15.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
11.8% | 6.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
70.8% | 87.9% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
13.4% | 6.1% |
P10P90
|
Impact
2 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families assisted with reaching loved ones when they are in a burn center | 100 | $300.00 | — | Per Week |
| Families assisted with reaching loved ones | 100 | $300.00 | — | Per Week |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.7M | $2.3M | $5.5M | 86.2% | 7 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $2.1M | $4.7M | 84.9% | 10 |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $1.9M | $4.1M | 85.2% | 9 |
| 2021 | $5.6M | $1.8M | N/A | — | 8 |
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