california fire foundation 2014 annual report

CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION2014 ANNUAL REPORT

CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIALThe Foundation designed, built and maintains

this unique tribute to fallen firefighters at the State

Capitol in Sacramento. Every year, the Foundation

honors their sacrifice at its annual California Firefighters

Memorial Ceremony.

FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIESThe Foundation supplies emergency support to

departments and families of firefighters killed in the line of

duty and provides educational assistance to the children

of fallen firefighters through their California Firefighters

Endowment and Daniel A. Terry Scholarship program.

VICTIM ASSISTANCEThe Foundation supplies emergency assistance

to fire and natural disaster victims.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTThe Foundation offers information about fire safety and

conducts public outreach and education about fire safety

issues, provides assistance to hopeful firefighters that

show financial hardships, and contributes to other non-

profit organizations that aim to enhance and improve the

communities of California.

MISSION

The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation’s mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives:

CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

REMEMBERING OUR FALLENIn Memoriam

Fallen Brother

COMFORTING OUR LOVED ONESAn Enduring Legacy

Daniel A. Terry Scholarship Recipients

THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL

FINANCIAL SUMMARYAudited Statement of Financial Position

Audited Statement of ActivitiesAudited Financial Statements

FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACHDonor List

FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE BOARD AND STAFF

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As a former firefighter and California native, I have never seen our Golden State in the peril it is in right now.

For the better part of the last decade, California has been a dry and dangerous place due to the drought. It seems the “gold” in our Golden State has become synonymous with yellowing landscapes of dry fuels that erupt into wildfire at the slightest spark. In 2014, nearly 6,000 wildfires ignited in California, burning over 600,000 acres. Two people died and the total property loss was more than $184 million. California was on pace for an even more disastrous year by the midpoint of 2015.

As sobering as they are, the numbers only tell part of the story. What we are hearing directly from those on the frontlines is that these fires are more ferocious, more unpredictable and more difficult to fight, and it’s getting worse. These deadly conditions are threat-ening our brave first responders who are putting their lives on the line at an unprecedented rate of risk. The drought has imposed an even greater burden on the communities that we serve. Even relatively small fires wreak unexpected damage and force thousands from their homes.

During these desperate times, our bravest may not make it home. It is at times like these that the Califor-nia Fire Foundation’s mission of support and comfort for firefighters, their families and fire victims carries a special relevance. For more than a quarter century, the Foundation has paid tribute to our fallen firefight-ers, aided their families and comrades, and assisted the communities that our firefighters proudly serve.

In 2014, the Foundation launched the Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program in order to provide immediate financial assistance to victims of fire and natural disaster. The Foundation works directly with firefighters to offer $100 gift cards right on the scene of a catastrophic fire or natural disaster.

This direct financial aid allows fire and disaster victims to instantly purchase basic necessities to get them through their first 24 hours after disaster strikes, which is the most critical period.

Current times have also amplified the urgency for fire prevention. In 2014, with the help of generous cor-porate support from San Diego Gas and Electric, the Foundation brought important prevention messages to underserved communities in three languages – English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

The Foundation is a support system, not only for those affected by fire, but for our firefighter family as well. At the annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, firefighters and families gather to remem-ber those who have fallen in the line of duty, as we perform the sad ritual of engraving new names to the polished limestone walls of the California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento.

Because of the immeasurable grief and financial hardship one experiences when a loved one dies in the line of duty, the California Fire Foundation continues its tradition of offering financial assistance to fallen firefighter families. Through its Daniel A. Terry Scholarship Program, the Foundation has pro-vided over 70 children of fallen firefighters college scholarships, helping them on their path to a bright future. The Foundation established the California Firefighters Endowment in order to fund the program and increase the scholarship award amount.

As Chair of the California Fire Foundation, I am proud to be a part of this noble mission. We will continue to be there for all those who are touched by fire and other natural disaster, a beacon of light and hope through even the darkest times.

Lou PaulsonChair, California Fire FoundationPresident, California Professional Firefighters


HONORED FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS2014 CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL

JAMES D. GREIG

NEIL ALBERT HOLMES

MICHAEL J. LAMONT

ARTHUR FRANCO

JOHN ALLEN LAWRENCE

BRIAN RUSSELL WOLF

MATTHEW G. MCKNIGHT

NORMAN EDWARD WALTERS

SHAWN BAYER

PAUL G. CHENKOVICH

JOHN MAZZOCCO

DARRELL GLEN RICE

MICHAEL JAMES HICKS

ARMANDO J. MORA, JR.

SAMUEL ESCALANTE


AN INSPIRING LEGACY - THE CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIALStanding in the shadow of the State Capitol, the Cal-ifornia Firefighters Memorial, formally unveiled in 2002, is a stately and moving testament to uncom-mon courage. Etched into its brushed limestone, the Memorial Wall carries the name of every California firefighter who has fallen in the line of duty since 1851. Flanking the Memorial Wall are two dramatic bronze statues depicting the heroism of the profes-sion and the anguish felt when a firefighter falls in the line of duty.

The California Fire Foundation raised more than $2 million to construct and maintain the Memorial, much of it coming from firefighters themselves.

A MOVING TRIBUTEJust as firefighters carry out their duty, the California Fire Foundation carries the solemn tradition of honor-

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN

ing their memory. Each year, new names are engraved on the brushed limestone Memorial Wall, joining those already enshrined on the stunning, standing tribute to our fallen. During the annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, families of the fallen – past and present – gather to comfort each other – the kind of comfort that can only come from someone who has walked in their shoes. In 2014, hundreds gathered as the Foundation added the names of 15 brave fire-fighters who sacrificed their lives for ours. Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom recited a special poem enti-tled, “May They Not be Forgotten” in honor of our heroes, and Attorney General Kamala Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance. An American flag was offered to the families of those whose names were added. Each year, the mournful bell of the Last Alarm tolls, a somber remembrance for souls who are “going home.” The Memorial was live-streamed for those unable to attend in person, allowing families incapable of traveling to still experience the event.

Since the dawn of California’s statehood, more than 1,300 of California’s bravest have paid the ultimate price in service of their state. The California Fire Foundation is the guardian of their memory and a continuing comfort to the families they leave behind.


As we add these names to the more then 1250 names already etched on this beautiful limestone wall behind me, we will always have yet another fond memory of someone we dearly miss. Someone we have loved as a father or son, brother or husband, relative or friend.

All of the individuals listed on this wall have the same thing in common. They all sacrificed their lives doing something that they loved. Being a firefighter … taking an oath to serve their community … helping people whom they have never met before, most likely when they needed it most.

All of us in the California fire service know how special it is to be part of a huge family that stretches across the state, and we are all brought here together by that strong family bond. For me, that family tie is truly personal.

My brother, Armando Mora Jr., or better known as Mando, was born and raised in Santa Fe Springs, a four-station, city fire department about 15 miles southeast of Dodger stadium. Mando started his career in West Covina but soon returned to Santa Fe Sptings Fire Department, where he worked as a firefighter for more then 32 years.

My brother was what I call “A fireman’s fireman.” As a firefighter, Mando was one of the most respected men in the department. Not because of rank, but rather because of his compassion, determination and laughter. He not only was great at his job providing exceptional care for the public, but also made his fellow firefighters around the station feel comfortable and at ease.

My brother would often say to family and friends, that “we are so fortunate for what we have and what we do”. I know what Mando meant when he said this...

FALLEN BROTHER

that we were so fortunate to have our family and life’s simple pleasures and that he was so fortunate to be a part of the fire service. I was so lucky to work with my brother on the same shift at the same station and on the same rig. Those were some of the best years I can remember.

For almost a third of the year, we’re not there. We miss holidays and birthdays, attending soccer games, checking homework and putting the kids to bed. Sometimes, during brush fire season, we’re gone for weeks at a time.

You, our families are the ones who keep our lives together, in good times and bad. I would like to take this time on behalf of all firefighters to thank our families for supporting us throughout our career. Probably the hardest thing for a firefighter’s family is having to worry about if we are coming home tomorrow and this is all too real today as we mourn the loss of our loved ones.

As we leave today and return to the commitments of our daily lives there will be times of sadness.

I will always miss the companionship of my brother. But I will always remember the love he had for his family, the fire service and his firefighter brothers and sisters.

Each of these individuals (we honor today) taught us that every day we are able to wear this uniform and serve is a blessing. So, it is incumbent on all of us to remain mindful of their sacrifices and to honor their lives by treasuring our own.

And if my brother were standing here with me he would end by saying that we really are so fortunate for what we have and for what we do.

In 2014, Santa Fe Springs firefighter Armando Mora lost his battle with job-related cancer. His brother, Robert Mora, also a Santa Fe Springs firefighter, remembered his brother at the 2014 California Firefighters Memorial through this beautiful speech.


COMFORTING OUR LOVED ONES

CALIFORNIA LAST ALARM SERVICE TEAM (CAL-LAST)For firefighters and families, the weight of emotional loss in a line-of-duty death is increased by the often overwhelming challenge of arranging an appropri-ate remembrance and guiding grieving loved ones through a dark time. To ease this burden, the California Fire Foundation partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to create the California Last Alarm Service Team (Cal-LAST), providing comprehen-sive rapid-response support for fire departments and local firefighter unions in the immediate aftermath of a line-of-duty death. Cal-LAST offers a coordinated team to help with everything from arranging a memo-rial to peer-to-peer support for bereaved families.

Firefighters think of themselves as a family … one that’s always there for those struggling in a time of need. The California Fire Foundation is an anchor of support for the firefighter family at the time of greatest sorrow … the loss of a loved one or colleague in the line of duty.

SURVIVOR BENEFITSThe California Fire Foundation is committed to ensuring that families get the support they need, and policy makers are educated about the risks their loved ones face on the job every day. The Foundation publishes a Survivor Benefits Guide,

offering the latest information about what help is available to them when they lose a spouse or parent in the line of duty. When a family needs more help, the Foundation is there, working with departments, local unions and its founding statewide organization, California Professional Firefighters, to make sure no stone is left unturned in providing the help they need.

THE PIPES & DRUMS OF CPFFor the firefighter family, the sound of pipes and drums plays an integral part in honoring the fallen. The Pipes and Drums of the California Professional Firefighters brings the traditional service salute to firefighter memorial services throughout Califor-nia, as well as to the annual Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento. In 2014, the Pipes and Drums of the California Professional Firefighters performed at 10 memorial services for firefighters who died in the line of duty. Every member of the Pipes and Drums of the California Professional Firefighters is an active or retired California firefighter.

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AN ENDURING LEGACY

Named for past California Professional Firefighters President and California Fire Foundation founder Daniel A. Terry, the California Fire Foundation’s Dan-iel A. Terry Scholarship Program benefits children of parents, who have fallen in the line of duty, with a $2,000 college scholarship.

Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $120,000 in scholarship funds, helping more than 70 students realize their dream of a college education. In 2014, the Foundation awarded schol-arships to 10 children of fallen firefighters. Left with immeasurable grief, and often times, financially

LAUREN OLSSON Lauren is the daughter of fallen firefighter Michael Olsson, a firefighter with San Mateo Fire. Lauren is attending Arizona State University pursuing her pas-sion for art and writing.

KAYLEE WELLS Kaylee is the daughter of fallen firefighter Emmett J. Wells, a firefighter with Orange County Fire Author-ity. Kaylee currently attends UC Irvine and studies Biological Science.

MATTHEW MAZZOCCO Matthew is the son of fallen firefighter John Maz-zocco, a firefighter with Los Angeles County Fire Department. Matthew is attending Chico State Uni-versity and studying Public Administration with the hope of becoming a firefighter.

LUCAS REINERLucas is the son of fallen firefighter Eric Reiner, a firefighter with Los Angeles County Fire Department. Lucas is attending Loyola Marymount University.

SAMANTHA MURRAY Samantha is the daughter of fallen firefighter John Murray, a firefighter with Folsom Fire Department. Samantha is attending Folsom Lake College studying to pursue a career in the medical profession.

strapped, children who lose a parent in the line of duty struggle with how to prepare for their future. These scholarships are life-changing, awarding chil-dren the opportunity to set forth and obtain their goals. With the rising cost of tuition, the Founda-tion created the California Firefighters Endowment in order to increase funding for the program and eventually raise the scholarship award amount from $2,000 to $10,000. With the help of firefighters and corporate contributions, the Foundation is approxi-mately a quarter of the way to its goal.

Here are our 2014 Daniel A. Terry Scholarship Winners:

MAGGIE LONGMaggie is the daughter of fallen firefighter Russell Long, a firefighter with Santa Cruz City Fire Depart-ment. Maggie is attending Cabrillo College and studying psychology.

DANIEL HEINDaniel is the son of fallen firefighter Larry Hein, a firefighter with East Contra Costa Fire Department. Daniel is attending Cal Poly Pomona and studying mechanical engineering.

AUSTIN VANWORMERAustin is the son of fallen firefighter Robert Van-Wormer, a firefighter with Cal Fire. Austin is attending Columbia College and is interesting in studying Com-puter Science and Physics.

LEANNE WESTCOTTLeanne is the daughter of fallen firefighter Patrick Henry, a firefighter with USFS. Leanne is attending St. Andrews, pursuing a business degree with eques-trian interest.

MCKENZIE WOLFMcKenzie is the daughter of fallen firefighter Brian Wolf, a firefighter with Downey Fire Department. McKenzie is attending the University of Redlands.

DANIEL A TERRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM


Samantha Murray receives her scholarship check at Folsom Fire Department Fire Station 35.

McKenzie Wolf with her father, Brian, who passed away, and the rest of the Wolf family.

Lucas Reiner receives his scholarship check at LAFD Fire Station 9.

Maggie Long receives her scholarship check at Santa Cruz City Fire Department Fire Station 1.


WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

As the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship Program matures, we are fortunate to share the programs impacts on some of our previous recipients. Here are updates of select, previous Daniel A. Terry Scholarship recipients detailing how valuable the program was for them:

Kaylee Wells Nicole Ann Herman


ANDREA BUTLERDaughter of fallen firefighter Jerry Eugene Butler, San Francisco Fire DepartmentDaniel A. Terry Scholarship 2009

Andrea is finishing her masters in vocal performance at NDNU in Belmont and working as a music teacher at Bright Star Montessori School in Albany. Andrea is so thankful for her scholarship, it was beneficial and instrumental towards getting her (undergraduate) degree at University of California, Irvine.

NICOLE ANN HERMAN Daughter of fallen firefighter Steven Herman, Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentDaniel A. Terry Scholarship 2010

With the help from the Foundation, Nicole was able to pursue her dreams. She moved into the dorms and made a new group of friends. She was able to apply for remarkable internship opportunities and learn from world-renowned scholars.

Nicole says she is lucky to have found her true calling in life- wanting to help people, and follow in her dad’s footsteps, to do whatever she can to make a difference in someone else’s life. She wishes to be an emergency room physician, so she can

be the one to save someone else’s father, to give him the opportunity to see his daughter graduate from high school, to walk his little girl down the aisle.

Without the Foundation, Nicole says, she might not be where she is today. This scholarship has helped tremendously in achieving her goals, and for that, she is truly grateful.

GIANINA YOUNG (VANNI)Daughter of fallen firefigher David E. Vanni, Contra Costa County Fire Protection DistrictDaniel A. Terry Scholarship 2011

Gianina received the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship in 2011 while she was attending Diablo Valley College. After finishing school, she went on to work in the tech industry in San Francisco. Gianina now works in the Ad Operations department at Pinterest and is recently married.

SAVANAH LOUTZENHISERDaughter of fallen firefighter Mark Allen Loutzenhiser, USFSDaniel A. Terry Scholarship 2013

Savanah’s scholarship money helped her tremendously with college costs. The money she received enabled her to purchase supplies for school,

food and other cost of living expenses.

It took a big weight off her shoulders, knowing that she had that money in case she needed last-minute supplies. She is enjoying her education at Los Angeles Pierce College, where she is also part of the volleyball team. Her family and friends are a big part of her survival now that she is living on her own. Knowing that her family is proud of her, assures her that her dad would be proud of her too.

KAYLEE WELLSDaughter of fallen firefighter Emmett J. Wells, Orange County Fire AuthorityDaniel A. Terry Scholarship 2014

Kaylee was able to use the scholarship while pursuing her bachelors degree at University of California, Irvine. Her father, a firefighter with Orange County Fire Authority, was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was seven, and died from the job-related cancer three years later. His struggle inspired her to go into the medical research field. Kaylee plans to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology after graduation. The Daniel A. Terry Scholarship enabled her to afford her education without taking out costly student loans.


FIREFIGHTERS ON YOUR SIDEEvery year there are thousands of injuries and deaths due to prevent-able fires. As part of its mission to educate traditionally underserved communities throughout California, that are at higher risk of such injuries and deaths, the Foundation works with firefighters to pro-vide targeted fire safety messaging through its Firefighters on Your Side program. Last year, the Foundation worked with San Diego City Fire Fighters Local#145 and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department to educate local Vietnamese and Spanish speaking communities on what to do in the event of a house fire. Education is critical to saving lives in a fire, and through this program, the Foundation hopes that families are better prepared in times of emergency. The fire safety Public Service Announcements, produced as part of the program, began airing on radio and television stations in English, Spanish and Vietnamese in November, 2014. It was the first ever Vietnamese fire safety PSA produced under the program.

“The California Fire Foundation believes that it is vital for fire safety education to reach all audiences,” said Lou Paulson, President of the California Fire Foundation. “Unfortunately language barriers have been shown to increase the likelihood of fire-related injuries and death. Through this effort, we hope to enhance awareness of fire safety and save lives.”

San Diego has the fifth largest Vietnamese population and the ninth largest Hispanic or Latino population in the nation, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The campaign was made possible by the generous support of San Diego Gas & Electric.

FCTCThe Firefighter Candidate Testing Centers (FCTC) is the established leader in recruitment, outreach and standardized training programs for firefighters in California. The Foundation believes that every person should have an equal opportunity to pursue employment within the fire service, regardless of financial situation. With that in mind, the Foundation partnered with FCTC to offer grants (up to a $250 value) to cover all fees associated with their Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Written Test. Grants are awarded to candidates who demonstrate financial need. In 2014, the Foun-dation provided grants to 39 individuals. Of those individuals who received a grant, then applied and went through the training, 20 passed and were eligible for recruitment to become a firefighter.

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SUPPLYING AID TO VICTIMS OF EMERGENCY (SAVE)

As the first responders, it is firefighters who are called upon to provide comfort to those encountering the worst day of their lives. Through the Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program, firefighters throughout California are helping those victims take an important first step towards healing.


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A Gift in Your Time of Need

Fires and natural disasters wreak havoc not only on the emotional state of its victims, but on their finan-cial state as well. Often left with just the clothes on their back, victims of fire or other natural disaster often find themselves in a panic when they realize that they have no money, no clothes and nowhere to sleep through the night.

With this harsh reality in mind, the California Fire Foundation created the SAVE program as a way to provide immediate short-term financial support in the aftermath of a fire or other natural disaster. Work-ing together with the Foundation, the fire service in California is distributing gift cards, in the amount of $100, to eligible victims of fires or other natural disas-ters so they may instantly purchase basic necessities such as food, clothing or medicine.

SAVE is a partnership between the Foundation, local fire departments and local firefighter unions, pro-viding a way for both labor and management to work together and help begin the victims’ healing process. All California fire departments are eligible to participate.

In 2014, SAVE was rolled out to roughly two dozen fire departments around California large and small, with more departments being added monthly. Nearly 100 cards had been distributed through the end of 2014, providing aid not only to victims of fire but also of natural disasters such as the Napa Earthquake.

The program’s rollout generated headlines up and down California, with print, radio and television outlets all taking the opportunity to highlight this unique program. In all more than 40 individual outlets

– representing all of the state’s major media markets– covered the launch of the SAVE program, ensuringcommunity members were aware of the extra stepsbeing taken to aid victims of fire and natural disaster.

Homeowners like Erika and Sean Crooks, who found themselves and their young daughter burned out of a home they had bought months before, found the program to be a lifesaver.

“We were just numb standing there – two garbage bags and no place to go,” Erika recalled. “To have this available in a situation like this makes an incred-ible difference.”

Funding for the SAVE program is provided by dona-tions to the Foundation and corporate sponsorship from Chevron, Inc. The California Fire Foundation continues to raise funds and seek additional spon-sorships to bring SAVE cards to more communities and, eventually, increase the face value of the cards.

“Firefighters do what we do because of a desire to serve,” said Lou Paulson, chair of the California Fire Foundation. “By offering SAVE cards to those who have lost so much, firefighters are able to continue providing comfort and support after the fire is out.”


REVENUEThe California Fire Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Support comes in the form of contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations. The California Fire Foundation participates in various state-wide voluntary contribution programs such as the Firefighters License Plate Program and Income Tax Check-Off Program. Proceeds from the Tax Check-Off Program are earmarked for the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park, helping fund the maintenance and repair of the Memorial for the thousands who visit each year, and the annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony. Funds also aid hundreds of surviving loved ones and comrades, including the publication of an informational guide detailing survivor benefits to assist the spouses and children of fallen firefighters. Proceeds from the Firefighters License Plate Program fund an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives. The Firefighters License Plate has become a key trademark within the fire service. Accessible to only active and retired firefighters, the sale of these plates provide support for the families of fallen firefighters tragically left behind.

Total revenue in FY2013 was $1,118,907. Total cash contributions in FY2013 were $122,491. Out of the total cash contributions of $122,491, contributions made to the California Firefighters Endowment accounted for $66,936.

Total revenue in FY2014 was $1,266,227. Total cash contributions in FY2014 were $343,657. Out of the total cash contributions of $343,657, contributions made to the California Firefighters Endowment accounted for $153,905.

In FY2013, total Statewide Voluntary Contribution Program Revenue was $840,174, including revenue from the Income Tax Check-Off Program for $126,158 and revenue from the Firefighters License Plate Program for $714,016.

2014 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

In FY2014, total Statewide Voluntary Contribution Program Revenue was $844,083, including revenue from the Income Tax Check-Off Program for $140,388 and revenue from the Firefighters License Plate Program for $703,695.

EXPENSEThe California Fire Foundation classifies expense in two primary categories: program expense and management/general expense. Total expense for FY2013 amounted to $955,794. Total expense for FY2014 amounted to $1,161,483.

PROGRAM EXPENSEIn FY2013, the California Fire Foundation spent $838,338 on program expense, representing 87.7% of total expense. In FY2014, the California Fire Foundation spent $996,149 on program expense, representing 85.8% of total expense. Program expense included costs for programs that directly benefit firefighters, their families and the communities that firefighters serve. These programs are:

MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSEFor FY2013, management and general expense totaled $24,455, representing 2.6% of total expense. This includes costs of staffing (other than program staff), facility, utilities, building maintenance and other costs from day-to-day operations of the California Fire Foundation.

For FY2014, management and general expense totaled $26,906, representing 2.3% of total expense. This includes costs of staffing (other than program staff), facility, utilities, building maintenance and other costs from day-to-day operations of the California Fire Foundation.

FUNDRAISING EXPENSEFundraising expense in 2013 was $93,001, representing 9.7% of total expense.

Fundraising expense in 2014 was $138,428, representing 11.9% of total expense.

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AUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AUDITED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 980,353Investments 308,853Receivables 250,551Other Assets 29,795Property & Equipment, Net 11,882

Total Assets $1,581,434

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Total Liabilities $ 78,215

Net Assets and Equity: Unrestricted 1,119,749Unrestricted Board Designated 383,470

Total Net Assets 1,503,219

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,581,434

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 941,731Investments 315,964Receivables 198,249Other Assets 184,703Property & Equipment, Net 9,437

Total Assets $1,650,084

Total Liabilities $ 42,121

Net Assets and Equity: Unrestricted 1,058,785Unrestricted Board Designated 549,178

Total Net Assets 1,607,963

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,650,084

REVENUE AND SUPPORT

Contributions $ 122,491Statewide Voluntary ContributionProgram Revenue 840,174Other Income 156,242

Total Revenue and Support $ 1,118,907

EXPENSES

Program Expenses $ 838,338 Fundraising Expenses 93,001Management and General Expenses 24,455

Total Expenses 955,794

Change in Net Assets 163,113Beginning Net Assets 1,340,106

Ending Net Assets $ 1,503,219

Contributions $ 343,657Statewide Voluntary ContributionProgram Revenue 844,083Other Income 18,487

Total Revenue and Support $ 1,266,227

Program Expenses $ 996,149 Fundraising Expenses 138,428Management and General Expenses 26,906

Total Expenses 1,161,483

Change in Net Assets 104,744Beginning Net Assets 1,503,219

Ending Net Assets $ 1,607,963

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013





FY 2013 SOURCE OF FUNDS

Contributions $ 122,491Statewide Voluntary Contribution Program Revenue 840,174Other Income 156,242Total $ 1,118,907

FY 2014 SOURCE OF FUNDS

Contributions $ 343,657Statewide Voluntary Contribution Program Revenue 844,083Other Income 78,487Total $ 1,266,227

FY 2013 USE OF FUNDS

Program $ 838,338Fundraising 93,001Management & General 24,455Total $ 955,794

FY 2014 USE OF FUNDS

Program $ 996,149Fundraising 138,428Management & General 26,906Total $ 1,161,483

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Thank you to all of our generous supporters, including our corporate contributors and local firefighters. These donations help the California Fire Foundation care for our firefighters, their families and our communities. Each of these organizations has made a significant financial commitment to the California Fire Foundation, which enables us to honor our fallen, assist those left behind and aid our communities in times of distress.

AAA Northern California, Nevada, Utah has regularly supported the Foundation since 2013, sponsoring the San Francisco Giants Firefighter Appreciation Event, including a generous donation to the California Fire Foundation in 2014.

AT&T continues their commitment to the Founda-tion and is also a founding partner of the California Firefighters Endowment.

Auto Club Speedway continued their tradition of supporting the Foundation through its Auto Club Speedway First Responder Awareness event, gener-ating a donation double the size of the previous year.

Chevron has pledged to donate $1 Million over the next ten years in order to support the Foundation’s SAVE program.

FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH

Climate Disaster Relief Fund donated a generous amount to the Foundation to aid the Foundation’s SAVE program.

Los Angeles Dodgers held their first Firefighter Appreciation Event in 2014, contributing a generous donation back to the Foundation.

San Diego Gas & Electric supports the Foundation in order to assist in efforts to provide fire safety education in at-risk communities in Southern California.

San Francisco Giants held their fourth annual Firefighter Appreciation Night with a special ticket package and a portion of sales going to the Foundation. The 2014 event was a sold-out event.

Southern California Gas Company generously contributes to the Foundation to help fund critical programs.

Pacific Gas and Electric continues their commitment to the Foundation and is a founding partner of the California Firefighters Endowment.

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A very special thank you also goes to the following supporters:

Ambassador Frank & Kathy BaxterAnaheim DucksCalifornia Association of RealtorsCalifornia Hospital AssociationComcast CorporationCVS CorporationLauren & Richard DonnerEdison InternationalGeorge Lucas Family FoundationTom Hanks and Rita WilsonHoneywellNationwideNederlander ConcertsPacific Life FoundationPitfire PizzaOrchard Supply HardwareOntario ReignWarner Brothers

LOCAL FIREFIGHTER ORGANZIATIONS

Anaheim Firefighters Association, #2899Carlsbad Firefighters Association, #3730Contra Costa County Professional FFs, #1230Costa Mesa Firefighters, Inc., #1465 Costa Mesa Fire Dept. Honor GuardCDF Firefighters Benevolent FoundationDavis Professional Firefighters Association, #3494El Segundo Firefighters Association, #3682Glendale Firefighters, #776Los Angeles County Firefighters, #1014 Long Beach Firefighters, #372Marin Professional Firefighters, #1775Ontario Fire Hockey ClubOxnard Firefighters, #1684Palo Alto Professional FFs, #1319Rancho Cucamonga Professional FFs, #2274 Redlands Professional Firefighters, #1354 Sacramento Area Firefighters, #522San Ramon Valley FFs Association, #3546Stockton Firefighters Benevolent Org.United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, #112 Ventura City Firefighters Association, #3431Vernon Firemen’s Association, #2312West Covina Firefighters, #3226


CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION DONORS

FIREFIGHTER HERO ($100,000 +)Chevron Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyAT&T

FIREFIGHTER FRIEND ($50,000 - $99,999)

FIREFIGHTER SUPPORTER($25,000 - $49,000)AAA Northern California, Nevada & UtahClimate Disaster Relief FundFirefighters First Credit UnionFred CouplesKaiser PermanenteSouthern California Gas Company

$10,000-$24,999Auto Club SpeedwayCalifornia Association of HospitalsCalifornia Association of RealtorsLos Angeles DodgersGary Sinise FoundationSan Diego Gas & ElectricSan Francisco GiantsSusan WiestWestern States Petroleum Association

$1000-$9,999Josh AllesAmbassador Frank & Kathy BaxterAMR - EMS Management LLCWilliams BurnsCalifornia Credit Union LeagueCaptain Jose Martinez Memorial FundCDF Firefighters Benevolent FoundationKim CampbellSean Caywood Daniel CookComcast CorporationCosta Mesa Firefighters AssociationCVS CorporationSusan CrosbyEast West BankCSE Insurance FundDiamante Partners, LLCJon and Moira Fiore Firehouse Restaurant and Bar Inc.George Lucas Family FoundationDave GillotteGlenn Gritzner Brian HatchTom Hanks & Rita Wilson Honeywell First Responder ProductsImprenta Communications GroupKaplan UniversityKevin KaseffKP Public AffairsL.N. Curtis & SonLong Beach Firefighters Local 372Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Local 1014Lou Paulson

Michael LushingPaige MeyerPitFire PizzaMichael Mohun Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.Nationwide Retirement SolutionsNederlander of CaliforniaOntario Fire Hockey ClubOntario Reign Hockey ClubPacific Life FoundationPapa John’sMary PattersonPOREF Memorial Fund SactoMoFo, LLCSan Ramon Valley FirefightersMelvin SimoesSouthern California EdisonState Building & Construction Trades Council of CaliforniaStockton Firefighters Benevolent OrganizationSunwest Foods, Inc.Susan ShepardThree Day RuleUnited Firefighters of Los Angeles City, #112 United Valley Insurance AgencyWarner BrothersWestern States Council (CA, AZ, NV & HI) Sheet Metal Workers Int’l Association

$250-$999Jim E. AhlAmazonSmile Foundation Anaheim DucksCanard BarnesKorey BarraganCalifornia Fire & Rescue Training Authority EMT 13-2Jaime CamilNorma CantrellSean CaywoodRose ConroyCosta Mesa Fire Dept. Honor GuardCrusberg Decker Insurance Services, Inc.Steven DerbyCheryl DolinsLauren & Richard DonnerTimothy DowlingEl Segundo Firefighters AssociationJoyce EnglerFire Protection GroupFraternal Order of Leatherhead SocietyGeorge Lucas Family FoundationPatricia GradillasCassandra GoldMichael GoldringPaul HaasHope Reigns Charity FoundationIAFF Financial Corporation IAFF Financial GroupInternet CentricsIntterra, Inc.Phillip JacquetJack Khorsandi & Mahnaz DardashtiMatthew LaucherCharlotte LeeLee-Greensburg Family TrustLindsay LewisLos Angeles Firemen’s Relief AssociationMargaret MannionMichael McClimin

Patrick McGowan Noah McMahonPaige MeyerGary MinzerMichael MohunJameson MontanioLeslie MorgensteinOlsen, Hagel & Fishburn, LLPOrchard Supply HardwareJason J. Olson Eldon B. Parker II Mary PattersonMichael C. Perry Harvey PineRanch Cucamonga Professional FirefightersRoss ReaganRedlands Professional Firefighters Sue ReedCaroline ReimersRobert RovnerThe Fat DogKelcey Sass Dione SpiteriClark StevensJack ThomasTim VasinVintage Home DesignFrank WalshWhole Foods MarketMichael WilsonWest Covina Fire FightersWoodcreek Jr. Timberwolves

$100-$249Wanda AcquistapaceAnkita AgarwalGary M. AguilarNils E. Anderson Melanie Anguay Christopher ArmstrongDavid AtkinAtwell FamilyBrian & Angela AtwellMildred AtwellBaby’s Badass Burgers Food TruckRoberta BarrettJames P. Banister Russell A. Barsness Michael Barto John Barton Justin BirneyJoseph BlockDarren BobrowskyJohn & Linda BorbaRobert M. Braire Warren BrandRich Brandt Tony Branson Richard Cabrera California State University Channel IslandRobyn & Dennis ChapmanDonald Cervantes Camp Pendleton Prof. Firefighters Cameron Cerwin Dempsey ChappellMinghua ChuAndy CohenCharles Conner Mike & Nancy Conrad Dianne Contreras Marcia Cooper

Shirl Coons Carolyn Costamagna Daniel J. Crow Curt Crowson Paul CurtiJeff DapperdeVere’s Irish Pub Thomas Devlin Jeffery Donabedian Andrew M. Doyle Michael Dubron Martin Eckhardt Blanche ErnestVanessa Errecarte Jenny EspirituJoseph FarrellPatrick Ferguson Watsonville Firefighters Rick Fisher Kevin Gainsley Mark & Linda Ghilarducci Ben and Debi Gilliam Vladimir GlavtchevHerbert Gneely III Daniel GomezMelinda GoddardKimberly GrabowskiPatricia Gradillas The Graaff FamilyGreg GreenleeSharon GrilloDennis GroganDehnad Hakimi Alexander Hamilton Tracey HansenPaul HaasDan & Terri Haverty Marc A. Hernandez Michael HildebrandShoshana Himmel Victor HinzMarcelo Hirschler Chuong Ho James HoldridgeTrish HollowayTonya HooverKevin Danyu HuRichard Hurtado Scott Hutchting James Jackson Michael Jacobs Thomas Jay Rosanna Jensen Jair Juarez Job Juarez April KangasLisa KeaneKevin KimPaul KrugerRalph LaedtkeTony LauValarie Lawrence Mark Lepore Silver, Haden, Silver, Wexler & LevineTodd LieberFrank Lima Gregory Lindefeldt Ken Longman Vern Losh Brian R. LynchAndrew Maclean Dan Maloney Suzanne MarshallSheryl MartinMaryland Association of Realtors Marin Professional Firefighters Raymond D. Martinez

Nancy Mathews Matthew Mathis Todd Matthews Alan McConnell Mike McDonald Anthony McHale Joe M. MedinaAnthony MejiaMichael Mayer-OakesAlexander Mistuloff Lora Marie Mitchell Anthony Moorales Tracie MooreDorothy NealGerald M. Newcombe, in memory of Duane Melliger and Chief Raymond Wilbur ShawThomas Neylan Richard Nichols Ted NononiTimothy O’RourkeMichelle OrrockKatharine Otto Cynthia Parulan-Colfer Pasadena Tournament of RosesKristen Pascall Alan Patalano Anthony Pighetti Stephen C. Prziborowski PG&E Corporation Campaign for the CommunityBarbara Price Mike Price James RamirezVal Robinson Derek Robinson Jonathan Rodrigues James RoscoeJames RudroffJim Russey Marjorie Sage Frank SaizSan Luis Obispo County Psychiatric Health FacilityJason Scott Richard SesslerBryan ShaferMike Shrout Matthew J. Smerber Steve StandeferDan StefanoRobert C. Stoffel Tim Strack Hans Strebel Jack and Lila Strickler, in memory of Chief Raymond Wilbur ShawDavid StuartXiao SuSteve Suter Christopher Thomason Tim Tietjen Steven Tracy Deborah A. Troncale Carrie Tucker Justin G. & Sara E. TurnerUnited WayJason Valez Timothy VanderhorstNguyet Anh VuJack Walker Paul R. WallaceFrank WalshJames R. WebbLindsay WeemsThomas WellingtonPaul Wiese Robert Wilkins Hide T. Yamaguchi


OUR TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The California Fire Foundation has a 13-member Board of Directors that sets the strategic plan, policies and initiatives of the California Fire Foundation.

CHAIR: LOU PAULSONFire Captain, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (retired)President, California Professional Firefighters

SECRETARY: LEW STONEFire Captain, Burbank Fire Department (retired)Secretary-Treasurer, California Professional Firefighters

DIRECTOR: ROSE CONROYChief, Davis Fire Department (retired)

DIRECTOR: DAVE GILLOTTEFire Captain, Los Angeles County Fire Department

DIRECTOR: CHRIS MAHONFire Captain, Ventura County Fire Department

DIRECTOR: MIKE MASSONEFire Captain, Federal Fire Department, San Diego

DIRECTOR: FRANK LIMAFire Captain, Los Angeles City Fire Department

DIRECTOR: BRIAN RICEDeputy Chief, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (retired)

DIRECTOR: RANDY SEKANYFire Captain, San Jose Fire Department (retired)

DIRECTOR: TIM STRACKFire Captain, Riverside City Fire Department

DIRECTOR: DANIEL A. TERRYPresident Emeritus, California Professional FirefightersStanislaus County Supervisor (retired)Captain, Modesto Fire Department (retired)

DIRECTOR: BOBBY WEISTFire Captain, Davis Fire Department

DIRECTOR: MIKE LOPEZBattalion Cief, CAL FIRE

ADVISORY COUNCIL:

The California Fire Foundation has an Advisory Council made up of a diverse group of reputable corporations or individuals that have an interest in community development and a shared commitment to furthering the mission of the California Fire Foundation.

PHIL ANGELIDES President, Riverview Capital Investments(Former California State Treasurer)

BILL DEVINE Vice President, Legislative Affairs, AT&T California

JOHN GARCIAVice President, California Government Affairs, Kaiser Permanente

SENATOR MICHAEL RUBIO (FORMER)Manager, California Government Affairs, Chevron Corporation

SHANNON SHRYNEPresident, Shryne Cause Consulting VP Business Development, ALS Therapy Development Institute

STAFF:

HEDI JALONExecutive [email protected]

KAITLIN CONRADProgram [email protected]

CHRISTINE HARMSAdministrative [email protected]

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