Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc
To inform, empower and mobilize county residents to survive and thrive in a wildfire-prone environment.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+35.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$112K
+6.5% YoY
Grant Count
12
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+15.4% YoY
About Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in UKIAH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,376,451 | $1,749,415 | $852,606 |
| Revenue | $3,569,409 | $3,560,660 | $1,297,508 |
| Expenses | $3,113,269 | $3,299,721 | $1,094,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,752 | $9,605 | $1,704 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Micro-Grant Program
MENDOCINO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL INC
Amount
$2,000 - $12,500
Deadline
March 31, 2027
US Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) - Mendocino County Partnership
MENDOCINO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL INC
Amount
$1,300,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Piercy Volunteer Fire Department ($13,423), Piercy Fire Safe Council ($12,374), Blue Rock Road Association ($10,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piercy Volunteer Fire Department Piercy, CA | Generator and Water Equipment | $13,423 |
| Piercy Fire Safe Council Piercy, CA | Fuel Reduction | $12,374 |
| Blue Rock Road Association Laytonville, CA | Water Tanks | $10,500 |
| Covelo Fire Department Covelo, CA | Water Equipment | $10,000 |
| Long Valley FIre Protection District Laytonville, CA | Defensible Space Assessment Program | $10,000 |
| Westport Fire Safe Council Westport, CA | Fuel Reduction and Native Replanting | $9,984 |
| Hopland Fire Protection District Hopland, CA | Water Equipment & Backfiring Devices | $9,604 |
| The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire Dept Volunteers Redwood Valley, CA | Fire Suppression Tools | $7,947 |
| Mariposa Institute Ukiah, CA | Chainsaw Training | $7,895 |
| South Coast Fire Protection District Gualala, CA | Fire Hose for Prescribed Burning | $7,820 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Cratty | Executive Director | 41 | $82,812 |
| Mike Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Charlie Kelly | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Eric Hart | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Armstrong-Frost | President | 5 | — |
| Joe Zicherman | Vice-President | 1 | — |
| Sue Carberry | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Lisa Bauer | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Anna Garza | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc?
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in UKIAH, CA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc?
As of 2025, Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc holds $2.4M in total assets with $3.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $112K in 2025.
Where does Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc operate?
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc award?
In 2025, Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $112K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc's EIN?
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0395685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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