Seattle Fire Foundation
The Seattle Fire Foundation helps provide the essential tools, equipment and training resources to keep SFD firefighters safe and improve their ability to better protect us all.
Seattle Fire Foundation at a glance
In short: Seattle Fire Foundation gave $290K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,128
- +144.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,709
- +144.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $238,479
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Seattle Fire Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Seattle ($215K). Together the top 3 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2023) to $290K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle Seattle, WA | Supplies & Financial Support | $215,128 |
| SFD Medic One G&F Trust Fund Bellevue, WA | Training & General Donation | $65,000 |
| Seattle College Foundation Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,479 | $365,877 | $348,204 | $290,128 | 3 | $5,720 |
| 2023 | $220,777 | $358,702 | $213,877 | $118,526 | 3 | $3,227 |
| 2022 | $77,175 | $74,051 | $50,213 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $52,114 | $62,728 | $54,417 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $43,803 | $72,564 | $114,956 | — | — | — |
About Seattle Fire Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Fire Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Fire Foundation is led by Steve Elsoe, Chair on filings since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Elsoe
Chair
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Harrington
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Porter
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Corning
Director
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Andrus
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Rogers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Williamson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Cauffman
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Misty Ford
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Murr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Scoggins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Goins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kline
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pegi McEvoy
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Halter
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Patrick Stellmon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kenny Stuart (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Williams Jr. (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sheree Gibson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Murr (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Porter (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tammy Wild (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Seattle Fire Foundation
How much does Seattle Fire Foundation give each year?
Seattle Fire Foundation gave $290K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $119K across 3 grants.
What is Seattle Fire Foundation's typical grant size?
Seattle Fire Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $65,000, and its average grant was $96,709, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Seattle Fire Foundation give grants?
Seattle Fire Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Seattle Fire Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Seattle Fire Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Seattle Fire Foundation?
Seattle Fire Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $366K.
What is Seattle Fire Foundation?
Seattle Fire Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $238K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Seattle Fire Foundation's EIN?
Seattle Fire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2715866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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