United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc is a Phoenix, Arizona-based public charity. It supports community programs and charitable organizations, including work related to life-safety education, children and families, firefighter assistance, and community needs.
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc at a glance
In short: United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc gave $400K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $33K), mostly in Arizona. 75% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $399,633
- +89.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $33,303
- -20.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,366
- Total assets
- $1,807,973
- -13.6% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (72% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 East Columbus Avenue Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 277-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Muscular Dystrophy Association ($127K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (72%), California (25%), and Maryland (3%). The filing identifies the membership as regular salaried members of the Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Chandler, and Peoria fire departments who are in good standing with United Phoenix Fire Fighters Union, Local 493.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $400K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Tucson, AZ | To assist with the costs of health care and support services for persons with muscular dystrophy. Also support for gala. | $127,477 |
| Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation Coronado, CA | Event Sponsorship and House Building Sponsorship | $101,500 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency Inc Tempe, AZ | Event Sponsorship | $56,000 |
| Dsquared Homes for the Homeless Chandler, AZ | Event Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Tempe, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Toolbank USA Inc DBA Phoenix Community Toolbank Phoenix, AZ | Event Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Sponsorship of Golf and Latino Events | $10,731 |
| Child Crisis of Arizona Mesa, AZ | Pool Fence Safety Program | $10,000 |
| Desert States Charitable Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship of ufcw golf tournament and bowl a thon. | $8,000 |
| Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Charities Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship of Ball and Golf Tournament | $5,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,807,973 | $746,072 | $1,240,983 | $399,633 | 12 | $18,715 |
| 2022 | $2,091,632 | $854,413 | $890,055 | $210,504 | 5 | $16,392 |
| 2021 | $2,144,927 | $527,481 | $557,526 | $35,808 | 3 | $1,000 |
| 2020 | $2,169,038 | $716,271 | $604,261 | $26,000 | 4 | $7,935 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2023 filing is “to protect and improve the quality of life in our communities through community partnerships, community service programs and life safety education.” The filing also describes water and holiday drives, a firefighter and family crisis-support line, children’s programs, and the Arizona Fallen Firefighters & Emergency Paramedics Memorial.
The 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Tempe Community Action Agency says its mission is to eliminate poverty and advance equitable communities through services that address housing stability, food security, health and well-being, and economic mobility. Dsquared Homes for the Homeless says it supports mentally ill and chronically homeless people in the Phoenix metro area. Child Crisis Arizona says it works to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment free from abuse and neglect. Other recipients describe missions involving support for pets and people in crisis, community projects, cancer research, and assistance to law-enforcement officers and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $399,633. Grant amounts ranged from $5,025 to $127,477, with a median of $15,366.
The largest reported grants included $127,477 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for health care and support services for people with muscular dystrophy and gala support, and $101,500 to the Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation for event and house-building sponsorship. Other grants included $56,000 to Tempe Community Action Agency for event sponsorship; $25,000 each to Dsquared Homes for the Homeless for event sponsorship and Lost Our Home Pet Rescue for general support; and $20,000 to Phoenix Community ToolBank for event sponsorship.
The filing also lists grants for a pool-fence safety program, golf and other event sponsorships, and support for children’s and community organizations. The website’s scholarship information describes awards for eligible children of Local 493 members; these are participant awards, not grants to outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Bryan Willingham as president; Benjamin Lindquist as vice president; Paul J Dean as secretary; and Cody Brooks as treasurer. Directors listed are Don Jongewaard, Raymond Maione, Wes Patterson, Hunter Clare, Timothy West, and Timothy Knobbe.
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc is led by Bryan Willingham, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 26 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bryan Willingham
President
Vice President → Vice President Then President, 2022
Vice President Then President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Lawson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2023)
David Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $9K (2023)
William Scott Crowley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2023)
Brad Whitley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Jongewaard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Meyers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Clare
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Brannan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Katz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyson Bruder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wes Patterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Simmons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Maione
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Leon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Payne
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy West
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Scott Onyett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Moreno
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Shaugnnessy
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Knobbe
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Brooks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $20K (2023)
Paul J. Dean
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Lindquist
Vice President
Director Then Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jesus Ruben Saavedra (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Beuerlein (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Tim Knobbe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ben Lindquist (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Gonzales (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Meadors (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gordon Cunningham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Dean (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Pallas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Crowley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim West (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom McCracken (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Arias (2020) — Director
- Former: Keith Turner (2020) — Director
- Former: Ray Maione (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Caretto (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $20K, to Cody Brooks (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc
How much does United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc give each year?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc gave $400K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $211K across 5 grants.
What is United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's typical grant size?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's median grant in 2023 was $15,366, and its average grant was $33,303, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc give grants?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Event Sponsorship" (3 grants).
Who are United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's largest grantees?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Muscular Dystrophy Association ($127,477), Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation ($101,500) and Tempe Community Action Agency Inc ($56,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $746K.
What does United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc fund?
The mission stated in the 2023 filing is “to protect and improve the quality of life in our communities through community partnerships, community service programs and life safety education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's EIN?
United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6053047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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