Greenhorn Firewise Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Greenhorn Firewise Community GFC earned recognition from Firewise USA on June 28 2019 joining a vast network of certified Firewise USA communities across the country including more than 120 in Nevada County. The National Fire Protection Associations NFPA Firewise USA initiative focuses on educating individuals residing in wildfire-prone regions about best practices for enhancing community resilience and protecting homes. Through collaboration and shared responsibility residents are empowered to proactively mitigate wildfire threats by fortifying their properties implementing safety measures and promoting a culture of preparedness within their community. The program emphasizes the importance of collective action in building a safer and more resilient environment in the face of escalating wildfire risks.
- Income
- $29,781
- Spending
- $7,502
- Reserves
- 67.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 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 (4)
- $2,779 spent. The organization implements continuous educational outreach initiatives utilizing diverse channels including monthly newsletters annual postal letters Facebook and the official website. Moreover it organized the third annual Greenhorn Community meeting to interact with stakeholders and respond to community requirements. The organization prioritizes the upkeep of ongoing projects and vegetation mitigation endeavors which involve activities such as securing insurance for water tanks on documented easements and maintaining easement sites to promote safety and sustainability. These efforts are integral to our commitment to community engagement and environmental conservation.
- $1,921 spent. The Greenhorn Firewise Community diligently upholds the standards necessary to be designated a Firewise Community. This commendation awarded by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA on June 28 2019 signifies the communitys commitment to fire prevention and safety measures. The Greenhorn Firewise Community has successfully retained this prestigious recognition annually showcasing its ongoing dedication to safeguarding its residents and properties against the threat of wildfires. As one of the requirements to retain our certification an annual meeting was held in the Spring of 2024 for our community of approximately 900 parcels and 2-3000 people to promote fire safety through advocacy education and community involvement with other neighbors interested in working toward stronger fire safety practices such as residents hardening their homes and improving defensible space on their properties as well working on localized community projects on such as roadside clearing.
- $797 spent. Our organization coordinated the installation of four 10,000-gallon fire suppression water tanks along Greenhorn Rd. in the unincorporated area of Nevada County. They are strategically positioned 2 and 4 miles from a main road Brunswick Rd. This was necessary and vital for our community on a 5 mile long county road that has no fire hydrants for fire suppressing. This initiative spanning from 2023 to 2024 involved meticulous planning fund raising two easements on private parcels and execution to enhance fire safety measure. A grant was received in 2022 from Nevada County applied for and obtained for four 10,000g fire suppression water tanks and the remaining expenses were paid by donations from our Greenhorn community with the last expenses paid in early 2024.
- Greenhorn Firewise Community a nonprofit organization successfully secured $32,200 in funding which included a generous $10,000 matching grant through donations from local residents. This financial support was pivotal in facilitating essential repairs and enhancements on Lost Lake Road designated as a critical emergency evacuation route for the community in the event of wildfires. The initiative involved meticulous planning extensive collaboration with neighbors the procurement of multiple repair bids and the installation of culverts and substantial amounts of rock. Negotiations on project costs were finalized in 2024 with payments processed upon the projects completion in spring 2025. The project overseen by Hanson Bros. of Grass Valley was successfully finalized early in 2025 post the rainy season significantly bolstering wildfire evacuation safety measures and enhancing accessibility for the community. This expense will be shown on 2025 tax return.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 September 2021.
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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