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D C Firefighters Burn Foundation

EIN 20-2220579 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PREVENT BURNS & IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE OF BURN SURVIVORS THROUGH PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. WE SUPPORT FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED BY BURN INJURIES IN PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, AND MEALS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT HAVE LOVED ONES IN THE BURN CENTER. WE HELP FUND THE BURN CENTER AT THE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, THE ONLY ADULT BURN TREATMENT CENTER IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA. WE SEND AND ACCOMPANY YOUNG BURN SURVIVORS FROM THE DC AREA EVERY SUMMER TO THE CHILDREN'S BURN CAMP IN CONNECTICUT. WE PROVIDE BURN EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS AND FIREFIGHTERS, WHICH INCLUDES A RECENT PROGRAM SPECIFIC TO THE SENIOR POPULATION WITHIN THE DISTRICT. WE SHARE IN THE REHABILITATION OF RECOVERY OF BURN SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF SURVIVOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

Income
$488,251
Spending
$471,128
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$21,625, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $434,054 spent. IN 2024, THE DC FIREFIGHTERS BURN FOUNDATION PROVIDED $111,000 TO SUPPORT THE PEDIATRIC BURN CARE PROGRAM AT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL. THIS FUNDING HELPED COVER ONE-FOURTH OF THE BURN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST'S SALARY, PURCHASE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILD LIFE TEAM AND BURN REHABILITATION GYM, AND SUPPORT STAFF EDUCATION THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT MAJOR BURN CARE CONFERENCES, INCLUDING THE AMERICAN BURN ASSOCIATION, NORTH EAST REGIONAL BURN, AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BURN INJURIES CONFERENCES. HOSTED THE BERT W. MARTIN BURN SURVIVORS RETREAT IN CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO, BRINGING TOGETHER 50 BURN CARE PROFESSIONALS, SURVIVORS, AND CAREGIVERS FOR A FOUR-DAY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE. THE RETREAT EMPHASIZED THE PSYCHOSOCIAL, MINDFULNESS, AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF HEALING, PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS WITH TOOLS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE LIFE AFTER BURN INJURIES. THIS EVENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PARKLAND BURN CENTER (DALLAS, TX), THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BURN CENTER (DENVER, CO), THE BURN CENTER AT MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, AND THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER. CONTINUED TO SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL CHILDREN'S BURN CAMP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG BURN SURVIVORS AGES 8 TO 18. PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULT BURN SURVIVORS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMING AT THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER IN CRESTED BUTTE, CO. CONTINUED TO FUND THE IMAGE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND BURN SURVIVOR PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL BURN SURVIVORS. OUR FAMILY SERVICES FUND ASSISTED THE FAMILIES OF INJURED FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVING BURN OR TRAUMA CARE FOR LINE-OF-DUTY INJURIES. HOSTED THE ANNUAL FIREFIGHTERS BURN SURVIVORS RETREAT AT THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER IN CRESTED BUTTE, CO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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