Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Improve working conditions for Texas firefighters.
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters at a glance
In short: Texas State Association of Fire Fighters gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,792
- -42.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,792
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,792
- Total assets
- $3,918,206
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (TSAFF Scholarship Program)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Disaster Relief Program
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emergency Relief Program
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
TSAFF Scholarship Program
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Texas State Association of Fire Fighters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rotary Fire Fighters Home ($49K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Texas State Association of Fire Fighters gives
- Giving fell 33% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $85K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Fire Fighters Home Houston, TX | Donation | $48,792 |
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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 | $3,918,206 | $2,609,688 | $2,297,119 | $48,792 | 1 | $16,934 |
| 2024 | $3,397,159 | $2,522,528 | $2,036,304 | $84,792 | 2 | $88,522 |
| 2023 | $2,815,424 | $3,117,712 | $2,001,358 | $33,000 | 1 | $1,052,453 |
| 2022 | $1,631,417 | $2,010,296 | $1,840,596 | $72,982 | 2 | $47,058 |
| 2021 | $1,550,516 | $1,999,594 | $1,659,831 | $18,000 | 1 | $72,497 |
About Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Based on IRS filings
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K. Net investment income was $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is led by John Riddle, President on every filing since 2021; 11 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Riddle
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$70K (2021) → $92K (2025)
Bill Crews
Zone B Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Glenn Deshields
Director of Government Affairs
Legislative Director → Director of Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$187K (2021) → $246K (2025)
Michael Glynn
Zone A Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Rafael Torres
Service Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$107K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Chase Fruge
Legislative Director
Deputy Legislative Director → Legislative Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$105K (2023) → $140K (2025)
Mike Silva
Zone C Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$14K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Aidan Alavardo
District Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Beau Simpson
District Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $33K (2025)
Bobby Whiteley
District Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Brandon Day
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$51K (2021) → $66K (2025)
Mark Medrano
District Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $17K (2025)
Marty Lancton
District Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Daniel Rozier
District Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$14K (2024) → $33K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Pedro Pete Martinez (2021–2024) — District Vice President
- Former: Mike Perez (2021–2022) — Zone C Trustee
- Former: Erin Powers (2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Steve Dorris (2021) — District Vice President · Filing note: Until 053121
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $246K, to Glenn Deshields (Director of Government Affairs). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
How much does Texas State Association of Fire Fighters give each year?
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 2 grants.
How large is Texas State Association of Fire Fighters?
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
Where does Texas State Association of Fire Fighters operate?
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Texas State Association of Fire Fighters's EIN?
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1296003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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