Manteca Fire Chiefs Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THOSE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY FIRE AND THE RECOVERY FROM ITS EFFECTS; PROVIDE EDUCATION ON FIRE PREVENTION, LIFE SAFETY TECHNIQUES, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TO THE COMMUNITY; AND, TO PROMOTE THE LEVEL OF FIRE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $12,345
- Spending
- $4,965
- Reserves
- 71.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (6)
- LIFEJACKET PROGRAM - PROVIDES LIFEJACKETS TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE WATER SAFETY AWARENESS AND PREVENT DROWNING INCIDENTS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN RECREATIONAL WATER ACTIVITIES ARE COMMON. OVER 160 RESIDENTS WERE SERVED IN FY 24-25.
- BICYCLE HELMET PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PREVENTING HEAD INJURIES. THIS PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES BICYCLE HELMETS TO CHILDREN AND EDUCATES THEM ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING PROTECTIVE GEAR WHILE RIDING THEIR BIKES. TEN HELMETS WERE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES IN FY 24-25.
- VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY FIRES OR OTHER EMERGENCIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO HELP VICTIMS RECOVER AND REBUILD AFTER TRAGIC EVENTS.
- CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM PROVIDES CAR SEATS AND EDUCATES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY REGULATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES TO KEEP CHILDREN SECURE WHILE TRAVELING. 28 CAR SEATS WERE PROVIDED IN FY 24-25 AND NEARLY 100 INSTALLATIONS WERE CONDUCTED.
- CAPTAIN TOM MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS NAMED IN HONOR OF A BELOVED LOCAL FIREFIGHTER. THE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS LOCAL STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN FIRE SERVICES OR PUBLIC SAFETY, HELPING THEM ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. $1,000 WAS AWARED TO SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN FY 24-25.
- $3,088 spent. PROMOTE THE LEVEL OF FIRE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY PROCURING GRANT FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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