San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
Our mission is to strengthen the department's ability to protect our community by providing enhanced equipment, training, technology, and essential public education and program resources.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation at a glance
In short: San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation gave $407K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $203K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $406,995
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $203,498
- +262.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $203,498
- Total assets
- $618,566
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Diego Fire Rescue Department ($392K). Together the top 2 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation gives
- Giving grew 261% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2020) to $449K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $407K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Fire Rescue Department San Diego, CA | Support General Operations of the Fire Department | $392,165 |
| YMCA of San Diego County San Diego, CA | 4 the Heart Prevent Drowning Program | $14,830 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $618,566 | $598,272 | $625,777 | $406,995 | 2 | $433 |
| 2024 | $578,285 | $903,003 | $717,730 | $448,639 | 8 | $656 |
| 2023 | $413,667 | $342,975 | $383,952 | $162,241 | 3 | $1,052 |
| 2022 | $453,108 | $428,112 | $413,370 | $112,876 | 4 | $228 |
| 2021 | $432,526 | $339,638 | $402,025 | $149,335 | 5 | $219 |
| 2020 | $498,742 | $471,518 | $252,708 | $73,114 | 3 | $586 |
About San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $407K. Net investment income was $433.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation is led by Wendy Moore, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Moore
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Marcela Escobar
President Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Thomas
Director
Vice Chair → Interim Vice Ch, 2023
Interim Vice Ch → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hanses
Director
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Groch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray McKewon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Horton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Robles
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Green
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Amernick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hopper
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Stahl
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Moore
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jp Stocco
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Freels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Barone
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Madison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Windsor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilsa Butler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Woldemariam
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Throop
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Stevens
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Wendy Robinson (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Marcella Escobar-Eck (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: John Wood (2024) — Director
- Former: Zoraya Griffin (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Don Teemsma (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Forrest (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Harper (2022) — Director
- Former: J C Thomas III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jamie Exon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Leap (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rachel Laing (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Scott Barrett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michele Corbett (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Rice (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $83K, to Wendy Moore (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
How much does San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation give each year?
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation gave $407K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $449K across 8 grants.
How large is San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation?
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation reported $619K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $598K.
What is San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation?
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $619K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation operate?
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
What is San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation's EIN?
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3461105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
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