Orange County Fire Authority Foundation
To assist the Orange County Fire Authority in raising or securing funds, services, materials, and contributions to support the OCFA's mission by providing additional resources to enhance the level of fire prevention, suppression and emergency medical services to the citizens of Orange County.
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $314,507
- +22.4% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $171,852
- -55.6% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $145,419
- -66.9% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Orange County Fire Authority Foundation funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $314,507 | $171,852 | $145,419 | — | — |
| 2025 | $256,866 | $387,353 | $439,343 | — | — |
| 2024 | $321,827 | $170,383 | $164,630 | — | — |
| 2023 | $339,336 | $189,805 | $230,315 | — | — |
| 2022 | $368,023 | $109,139 | $123,418 | — | — |
| 2021 | $364,613 | $304,465 | $120,722 | $50,000 | 1 |
About Orange County Fire Authority Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $315K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation is led by Brian Fennessy, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian Fennessy
CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Doug Davert
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chris Lowe
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sherri Butterfield
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Al Murray
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David E. Kendig
Chief Counsel
General Counsel → Chief Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Maria D. Huizar
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Ruane
CFO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Cortez (2024) — Ass. Chief Bsd
- Former: Jim Ruane (2021) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Orange County Fire Authority Foundation
How large is Orange County Fire Authority Foundation?
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation reported $315K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Orange County Fire Authority Foundation?
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Irvine, CA. It holds $315K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Orange County Fire Authority Foundation operate?
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Orange County Fire Authority Foundation's EIN?
Orange County Fire Authority Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1064774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
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