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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1272235

SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM

Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93150

Financials

$86K$21K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$86,014$21,226$64,788$64,788–$64,788
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,000
Investment income
$14

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$20,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,162
Other expenses
$64
Program services (functional)
$21,163

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$64,788
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$64,788
Cash, savings and investments
$64,788
Gross receipts
$86,014

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICK MCELROYPresident5$20,000
JOSEPH COLETreasurer1$0
TIM WALSHDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5476, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93150-5476
In care of
% JOSEPH COLE
Signed the 990-EZ
JOSEPH COLE, Treasurer
Phone
(805) 689-6324
Return prepared by
Mark R Jackson CPA Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-1272235 or by the name SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To enhance public safety and reduce wildfire danger in Santa Barbara County. We achieve this mission by educating the public on human-caused fire risks, facilitating collaboration between community stakeholders and government agencies, and promoting informed, non-partisan policy solutions.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Public Education and Awareness:We research, develop, and disseminate educational materials to the community. This education focuses on identifying human activities that significantly increase fire danger and compromise public safety. We inform residents and visitors about the direct and indirect impacts of these fire risks on their safety, property, community well-being, and the natural environment. These activities are conducted by members of the Santa Barbara Wildfire Prevention Team (SBWFPT), particularly our Social Media Group, which manages digital outreach and public awareness campaigns. This activity is conducted broadly across Santa Barbara County, with an initial focus on the Hot Springs Canyon neighborhood. We disseminate information through public forums held at local schools, libraries, and fire stations, as well as through digital outreach (e.g., social media, website, and email newsletters).Stakeholder Collaboration:We actively convene and facilitate dialogue between local community groups, government agencies (federal, state, and local), and public safety organizations (such as the US Forest Service and Montecito Fire Department). Our goal is to provide a structured framework for these stakeholders to share information, identify challenges, and coordinate efforts, which they may not otherwise do. These activities are conducted by members of the SBWFPT, particularly our Public Safety Group, which liaises directly with agencies and stakeholders. This activity is primarily conducted at the facilities of the agencies and officials we engage with, including the various Departments of the County of Santa Barbara, the United States Forest Service, the Montecito Fire Department, and the district offices of our local Congressmember, State Senator, and State Assemblymember. This activity directly furthers our exempt purposes by promoting public safety and lessening the burdens of government. By serving as the central coordinator and facilitator, we provide a crucial channel for communication and problem-solving that supports government agencies in developing more effective and responsive public safety policies, thereby saving them time and resources.
    Expenses $21,163

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-EZ for SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-1272235
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$64,788
Income (IRS master file)
$86,014

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$86,014$21,226$64,788IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-1272235).

Questions about SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM

What is the EIN of SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM is 33-1272235.
Is SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (PATRICK MCELROY, President).
How much revenue does SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE PROTECTION TEAM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,014, expenses of $21,226 and total assets of $64,788 at year end.

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