United Scottsdale Firefighters Association
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association (USFA) primarily functions to ensure that the citizens of rio verde scottsdale, served by the rio verde fire district and scottsdale fire department receive the finest most competent and efficient fire service possible. USFA also represents the needs of its members collectively and individually in matters dealing with their job, including safety, training, working conditions, wages, hours and healthy working environment.
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association at a glance
In short: United Scottsdale Firefighters Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,262
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,262
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,262
- Total assets
- $183,552
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Scottsdale Firefighters Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scottsdale Firefighter Pac ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How United Scottsdale Firefighters Association gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Firefighter Pac Scottsdale, AZ | Political Activities | $10,262 |
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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 | $183,552 | $303,887 | $253,585 | $10,262 | 1 | $1,903 |
| 2023 | $133,223 | $293,428 | $259,467 | $14,655 | 1 | $1,097 |
| 2022 | $103,225 | $279,608 | $272,411 | $10,225 | 1 | $450 |
| 2021 | $93,194 | $239,010 | $199,422 | $7,538 | 1 | $114 |
About United Scottsdale Firefighters Association
Based on IRS filings
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association is a public charity focused on Public safety and disaster management, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $184K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association is led by Sasha Weller, President on every filing since 2021; all 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sasha Weller
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Chris Priorello
Representation Director
Trustee → Representation Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Matt Perry
Trustee & Vice President of Personnel
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2024)
Scott Collins
Member Event Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Brian Shedlock
Charities Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Kyle Baggs
Communications Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Kyle Bucklin
Pac Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$175 (2022) → $4K (2024)
Chris Avino- Intern
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Brad Clawson
Vice President of Programs
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President of Programs, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $6K (2024)
Steve Falkner
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $11K (2024)
Taylor Lombardi
Special Projects
Trustee → Special Projects, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Marty Armstrong
Intern & Member Services
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Chandler Walker
Intern
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$300 (2024)
Tyler Rohrer
Rio Verde Chapter Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Matt Oden (2021–2023) — Rio Verde Chapter Vice President
- Former: Chris Avino (2023) — Intern
- Former: Ty Boulos (2023) — Pac Treasurer
- Former: Chris Ouzounis (2021–2022) — Staff Member
- Former: Marc Caballero (2021–2022) — Member Services
- Former: Tiffani Ritterbusch (2021–2022) — Communications Director
- Former: Brad Clawson-Sectreasthru (2022) — Vice President of Programs
- Former: Pete Tocco (2021) — Vice President of Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $12K, to Sasha Weller (President). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Scottsdale Firefighters Association
How much does United Scottsdale Firefighters Association give each year?
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is United Scottsdale Firefighters Association?
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association reported $184K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $304K.
What is United Scottsdale Firefighters Association?
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association is a public charity focused on Public safety and disaster management, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $184K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does United Scottsdale Firefighters Association operate?
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is United Scottsdale Firefighters Association's EIN?
United Scottsdale Firefighters Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3522057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- 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 2021–2024
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