United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
The local union promotes the material and intellectual welfare of its members by all proper means.
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City at a glance
In short: United Firefighters of Los Angeles City gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $13,755,660
- +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.
How to apply to United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
- Next open deadline
- November 1, 2026 (UFLAC Fire Foundation Grants and Scholarships)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
McNicholas & McNicholas UFLAC Education Scholarship
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
Amount
$12,500
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
UFLAC Fire Foundation Grants and Scholarships
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
Amount
$500 - $2,000
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who United Firefighters of Los Angeles City funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lafd Foundation ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $66K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lafd Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,755,660 | $7,710,741 | $7,075,807 | $11,000 | 1 | $400,361 |
| 2024 | $12,857,324 | $7,411,468 | $6,811,125 | $10,000 | 1 | $239,012 |
| 2023 | $12,089,063 | $6,797,698 | $6,339,423 | $65,650 | Total only | $163,658 |
| 2022 | $11,604,298 | $6,706,024 | $5,982,277 | — | — | $344,439 |
| 2021 | $11,866,915 | $6,770,440 | $5,369,078 | — | — | $570,980 |
| 2020 | $9,921,194 | $6,656,769 | $5,439,624 | — | — | $184,298 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
Based on IRS filings
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $400K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City is led by Freddy Escobar, President on every filing since 2020; 11 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Freddy Escobar
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $126K (2025)
Dave Riles
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $74K (2025)
Kent Koffler
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $73K (2025)
Hugo E. Catalan Jr.
Director of Behavioral Health Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Dave Fabela
Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Frank
Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Walker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $100K (2025)
Chuong Ho
1st V.p.
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $105K (2025)
Richard Ramirez
2nd V.p.
Director → 2nd V.p., 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$26K (2021) → $105K (2025)
Douglas Coates
2nd V.p.
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$69K (2024) → $73K (2025)
Jason Powell
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$79K (2024) → $83K (2025)
Ryan Quigley
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$69K (2024) → $73K (2025)
Melissa O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
John Bagala
Conservator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Shawn Connoly (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Alejandro Zavala (2023–2024) — Director of Chemical & B
- Former: Adam Van Gerpen (2020–2023) — 2nd V.p. · Filing note: Thru 123122
- Former: Domingo Albarran Jr. (2020–2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 123122
- Former: Stephen Addleman (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 123122
- Former: Douglas Coates Eff (2023) — 2nd V.p.
- Former: Jason Powell Eff (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Quigley Eff (2023) — Director
- Former: dave pimentle (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: randall yslas (2020) — Director
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 $136K, to Hugo E Catalan Jr (Director of Behavioral Health Services). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Firefighters of Los Angeles City
How much does United Firefighters of Los Angeles City give each year?
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is United Firefighters of Los Angeles City?
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
Where does United Firefighters of Los Angeles City operate?
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City has awarded grants in California.
What is United Firefighters of Los Angeles City's EIN?
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3455185. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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