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Nonprofit · EIN 91-2161820

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · IDYLLWILD, CA 92549

Financials

$957K$925K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$957,494$924,595$32,899$224,331$16,126$208,205
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$819,750
of which government grants
$440,461
Program service revenue
$136,844
Investment income
$900
Net gain from sales of assets
$900
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$57,717
Other salaries and wages
$129,546
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$204,700
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,680
Occupancy
$2,400
Travel
$2,711
Depreciation
$20,240
Program services (functional)
$832,115
Management and general (functional)
$92,480

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$205,559
Total assets, end of year
$224,331
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,126
Net assets, end of year
$208,205
Land, buildings and equipment
$74,724
Net assets without donor restrictions
$208,205
Gross receipts
$958,094
Employees
9
Volunteers
24
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Calandra SquiresExecutive Director32$57,717
Peter HendersonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Doug McIntyreVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Holly OwensSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Chris KramerDirector
Officer
2$0
Norm WalkerDirector
Officer
2$0
Dan FelixDirector
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 507, IDYLLWILD, CA 92549-0507
In care of
% MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE CO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Peter Henderson, Post Office Box 507, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Signed the 990
Douglas McIntyre, Vice President
Phone
(951) 659-6208
Return prepared by
Laurie K Marscher CPA

Mission

Wildfires in the area of Idyllwild, California in accordance with the fire safe laws of the state and federal governments To preserve and enhance Idyllwild and surrounding areas and man-made and natural resources by providing leadership and support that mobilizes Idyllwild residents to protect their homes, communities and environment from wildfires.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Mountain Community Fire Safe Council MCFSC promotes community fire awareness and has implemented a fire abatement program. MCFSC has been very successful in obtaining grant funding to assist property owners abate their properties in accordance with federal and state fire safe regulations. This lessens the burden of catastrophic fire within the community. MCFSC actively recruits volunteers within the community to assist others and by so doing, provides a forum between the public and government agencies to communicate and disseminate information. By being so successful in educating the public, mitigating fire hazards, helping other and working closely with community fire agencies, the community is much safer.
    Expenses $832,115 · revenue $136,844

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-2161820
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$224,331
Income (IRS master file)
$958,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$396,668$488,106$205,559IRS
990December 2022$1,105,553$1,110,820$281,389IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL

What is the EIN of MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL is 91-2161820.
Is MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL 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 MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL 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 MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Peter Henderson.
Who are the officers and directors of MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,717 (Calandra Squires, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $957,494, expenses of $924,595 and total assets of $224,331 at year end.

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