The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas
The State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA) is a fire service association based in Manchaca, Texas. Its website describes it as a trade association serving fire and emergency responders in Texas and beyond, with a mission to promote, unify, represent, and educate fire and EMS responders.
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas at a glance
In short: The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas gave $224K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,850
- +550.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $12,436
- Median grant
- $10,656
- Total assets
- $3,460,718
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas
- How to Apply
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For PPE and physicals, departments must submit a pre-approval form and, if approved, receive reimbursement forms. The website says membership funds for calendar year 2027 would be available beginning November 1, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1709, Manchaca, TX 78652
Phone: (512) 454-3473
Website: https://sffmatx.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas
College Tuition Exemption for Fire Science Students
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DOD Firefighter Property Program
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Federal Excess Personal Property Program
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Who The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robinson VFD ($38K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. SFFMA describes its service as extending to Texas and beyond, but the listed 2024 grants were entirely within Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 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 $34K (2023) to $224K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $224K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson VFD Robinson, TX | Equipment and training | $37,780 |
| Granbury VFD Granbury, TX | Equipment | $21,909 |
| Downsville VFD Waco, TX | Dues and equipment | $18,258 |
| Sunset VFD Sunset, TX | Equipment and physicals | $14,500 |
| Beverly Hills VFD Waco, TX | Dues, equipment, and physicals | $13,402 |
| Bethel-Cayuga VFD Cayuga, TX | Dues, physicals, and equipment | $13,300 |
| Cisco Fire Department Cisco, TX | Equipment and physicals | $13,075 |
| Plantersville-Stoneham VFD Plantersville, TX | Equipment and physicals | $12,975 |
| Joaquin VFD Joaquin, TX | Equipment | $11,175 |
| City of Cooper FD Cooper, TX | Equipment and physicals | $10,136 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,460,718 | $2,077,207 | $2,137,093 | $223,850 | 18 | $9,370 |
| 2023 | $3,895,111 | $1,645,722 | $1,760,814 | $34,402 | Total only | $4,802 |
| 2022 | $3,475,207 | $1,633,159 | $1,572,751 | — | — | $893 |
| 2021 | $3,858,534 | $1,662,008 | $1,567,106 | — | — | $627 |
| 2020 | $3,802,297 | $1,729,566 | $1,567,684 | — | — | $54 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SFFMA’s stated mission is to promote, unify, represent, and educate fire and EMS responders in Texas. Its 2024 filing describes an annual convention with meetings, training, and exhibits; membership services including information, insurance coverage, testing and certifications, and discounts; and professional development through leadership courses, training and exam-preparation materials, and certification programs.
The 2024 grants show support for fire departments, including volunteer departments. For example, Sunset Volunteer Fire Department describes its own mission as protecting life, preventing harm, and preserving property while serving the evolving emergency needs of its community. Ponder Volunteer Fire Department says it provides emergency medical and fire services at no cost to residents of Ponder and nearby communities. Other 2024 recipients include Wall Volunteer Fire Department, which describes its work as firefighting, prevention, and emergency response, and Timber Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, which provides firefighting and prevention services under contract to an emergency services district.
Grantmaking
In 2024, SFFMA reported 18 grants totaling $223,850. Grant amounts ranged from $5,750 to $37,780, with a median of $10,656. The largest reported awards included $37,780 to Robinson VFD for equipment and training, $21,909 to Granbury VFD for equipment, and $18,258 to Downsville VFD for dues and equipment. Other recipients included Sunset VFD, which received $14,500 for equipment and physicals, and Beverly Hills VFD, which received $13,402 for dues, equipment, and physicals.
SFFMA’s website describes SAFER reimbursement funding for Texas departments. It states that 2026 funding for training, PPE, physicals, physician exams, and membership had been exhausted. Funding for training, advanced training, physicals, and PPE was scheduled to become available beginning in January 2027; PPE and physicals require pre-approval. The website states that departments seeking reimbursement must have an operational budget of $75,000 or less, while departments seeking membership-dues reimbursement must have an operational budget of $50,000 or less.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Billy Tidwell as president; Mark Wobus as first vice president; RJ Thomas as second vice president; Alex Smith as third vice president; Joe Koch as fourth vice president; Donnie Boggs as past president; Brent Allen as secretary; Derrell Beasley as software developer; and Dan Kramer and Tim Rutland as executive directors.
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas is led by Tim Rutland, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Rutland
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Dan Kramer
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Billy Tidwell
President
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrell Beasley
Software Developer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Ben Kennedy
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Allen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Richter
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wobus
1st Vice President
4th Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Smith
3rd Vice President
4th Vice President → 3rd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Boggs
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
RJ Thomas
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Koch
4th Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Chuck Richardson (2023) — Past President
- Former: Charles Richardson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Curtis Brown (2020–2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Donny Boggs (2020–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Rayford Gibson (2020–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Richard Van Winkle (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: William Tidwell (2020–2022) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Casey Richardson (2022) — Mascot
- Former: Timothy Smith (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Hannah Brown (2021) — Mascot
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Derrell Beasley (Software Developer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas
How much does The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas give each year?
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas gave $224K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $34K in grants paid.
What is The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's typical grant size?
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's median grant in 2024 was $10,656, and its average grant was $12,436, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas give grants?
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (2 grants).
Does The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Equipment and physicals" (5 grants) and "Equipment" (5 grants).
Who are The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's largest grantees?
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's largest 2024 grantees include Robinson VFD ($37,780), Granbury VFD ($21,909) and Downsville VFD ($18,258), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas?
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas fund?
SFFMA’s stated mission is to promote, unify, represent, and educate fire and EMS responders in Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas?
For PPE and physicals, departments must submit a pre-approval form and, if approved, receive reimbursement forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's EIN?
The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1707516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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