2026-02-14T22:06:35-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 990435238 INTERNATIONAL FIRE FOUNDATION INTE 6193763751 11231 Camino Ruiz San Diego CA 92126 Roy Rawalji CEO 6193763751 2026-02-14 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X FIRE GUIDE Roy Rawalji 11231 Camino Ruiz San Diego CA 92126 18040 0 X https://fireguide.org X 2023 CA To provide support to communities and first responders affected by disaster. 3 3 0 56 0 0 7254 18040 10786 0 0 0 0 0 18040 18040 10461 10461 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 0 4977 10461 15438 7579 2602 2035 5540 0 0 2035 5540 To provide support to communities and first responders affected by disaster. 0 0 0 0 0 RECOVERY - SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES AND FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY DISASTER WITH STEP BY STEP ASSISTANCE. RECOVERY ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF PROGRAM INTRODUCTION THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY CONNECT PROGRAM. 0 0 0 UPGRADE - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO HIGH RISK POPULATIONS LIVING IN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENTS. PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION OF SAFETY DEVICES, AND NECESSARY ACCESS/EGRESS MODIFICATIONS. 12444 10461 10461 COMMUNITY CONNECT - PROVIDES EMERGENCY INCIDENT SUPPORT TO ACTIVE INCIDENTS, VOLUNTEERS GUIDE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AND FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH THE NEXT STEPS OF RECOVERY, THIS INCLUDES LONG TERM FINANCIAL CAMPAIGNS, WHICH COMPOSE ALL REVENUE AND FIRE RELIEF ASSISTANCE FUNDS. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SPECIALIZES IN LONG TERM RECOVERY AND STEP BY STEP NAVIGATION AFTER EMERGENCY INCIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEE, COST OR GENERATE REVENUE FROM LONG TERM FINANCIAL CAMPAIGNS; ALL RELIEF FUNDS GOES DIRECTLY TOWARD THE RECOVERY EFFORTS OF AFFECTED COMMUNITIES. 0 0 0 12444 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X X International Fire Foundation 6193763751 11231 Camino Ruiz San Diego CA 92126 X David Nakatsuma Board of Directors 10 X 0 0 0 Jared Saroyan Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Doctor Kulin Tantod Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Roy Rawalji CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 100.00 X 0 0 0 JOI KRUGER VICE PRESIDENT 10 X 0 0 0 Ravina Oja Treasurer 5 X 0 0 0 Katherine Hartford Secretary 5 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18040 0 18040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18040 0 0 0 X 0 0 10461 10461 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 928 0 928 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 0 0 1500 0 0 0 0 266 0 266 0 0 0 0 0 1500 1200 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 783 783 0 0 0 0 0 15438 12444 1494 1500 2035 5540 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2035 5540 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2035 5540 0 0 2035 5540 2035 5540 2602 0 903 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 4025 18040 22065 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4025 18040 22065 3608 18457 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22065 0 X 1 Community Connect: Long Term Financial Assistance Fire Relief 60 10461 Cash Garcia Family - 4250 Gifford Family - 904.2 Salazar - 966 Andrews Family - 1 Adrian Family - 25 Ramos and Salazar Household - 2705 Martinez Family - 900 Wynn Family - 700 Rios Family - 5 John Family 5 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The International Fire Foundation (IFF) utilizes a strictly controlled disbursement process for all disaster recovery funds. Funds raised via public campaigns are held in the organization's general treasury until a manual review of the vetted case file is completed by an authorized IFF officer. This review confirms that the recipient meets our 'Three Pillars' of eligibility (Severity, Risk, and Complexity) as documented by on-scene responders. Only after this validation is the disbursement authorized and manually transferred to the community member. This process ensures that the organization maintains 100% discretion and control over all charitable assets. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 11b. The organization's Form 990 is prepared by the Chief Executive Officer based on the current budget and financial statements. A complete draft of the form is provided to all members of the governing body for review and comment prior to its final submission to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c 12c. The International Fire Foundation regularly monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring all officers and directors to disclose any potential conflicts during annual board meetings. If a potential conflict arises, the interested person is recused from voting on the related matter, and the board reviews the transaction to ensure it is in the best interest of the organization and compliant with regulatory standards. An investigation into the conflict is required if any potential, real or alleged is found. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 15a. For the 2025 tax year, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) received no compensation. However, the organization maintains a process for determining future compensation that includes review and approval by the independent members of the Board of Directors. This process involves the use of comparability data from similar non-profit organizations and contemporaneous substantiation of the board's deliberation and final decision in the meeting minutes. 15b. The organization currently does not compensate any officers or key employees. In the event that compensation is considered, the Board of Directors will follow a formal review process. This includes an evaluation by independent board members, a review of industry-standard salary data for similar roles in the San Diego region, and a recorded vote to ensure the compensation is reasonable and consistent with the organization's mission and financial standing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 19. During the tax year, the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Additionally, key financial highlights and mission-related activities are shared via the organization's website, FireGuide.org, to ensure transparency with donors and the community. Form 990, Part IX, Line 16 Title IX: Occupancy and Insurance expenses primarily represent the lease and maintenance of a specialized volunteer emergency response vehicle used exclusively to respond to the Community Connect requests to provide disaster relief navigation.