Association for Fire Ecology
To promote the application of fire ecology
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The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. We are scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field
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Mission
To promote the application of fire ecology
Focus areas & reach
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Association for Fire Ecology has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAssociation for Fire Ecology is a registered environment nonprofit based in Saint Augustine, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 680455097. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $381K in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Association for Fire Ecology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680455097. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Association for Fire Ecology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Association for Fire Ecology is located in Saint Augustine, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Association for Fire Ecology has $381K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Association for Fire Ecology is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $381K in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Association for Fire Ecology. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Association for Fire Ecology holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. We are scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field Association for Fire Ecology is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $381K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Association for Fire Ecology are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association for Fire Ecology is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680455097, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ASSOCIATION FOR FIRE ECOLOGY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Barriers to Indigenous Fire Stewardship on Karuk Lands - Cruz - 2026 - Ecology and Evolution - Wiley Online Library
PEEC To Host ‘Fire Ecology And Changing Fire Regimes In The Jemez Mountains’ April 13 At Los Alamos Nature Center - Los Alamos Reporter
Mizzou Student Association for Fire Ecology hosts first 'Fire and Ice' fundraising gala - Columbia Missourian
UW Master’s Student Earns First-Place Recognition at Fire Ecology and Management Congress - University of Wyoming
Fire ecology photo winners 2025 - wildfiretoday.com
SUNY ESF Provides Fire Ecology Leadership in Regional FIRE-NET Wildfire Resilience Collaboration | Newswise - Newswise
Federal cuts threaten K–12 Southern Oregon fire ecology program - Jefferson Public Radio
The fire ecology of American chestnut trees - capeandislands.org
Fire Ecology of Sierra Nevada fir forests – 8/30/2025 Fire Report - the-lookout.org
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 75 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Association for Fire Ecology
- What is Association for Fire Ecology?
- Association for Fire Ecology is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Augustine, United States. The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. We are scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field
- When was Association for Fire Ecology founded?
- Association for Fire Ecology was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Association for Fire Ecology?
- Annie Oxarart serves as Administrative.
- Where is Association for Fire Ecology located?
- Headquartered in Saint Augustine, FL, United States.
- What is Association for Fire Ecology's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Association for Fire Ecology trustworthy?
- Association for Fire Ecology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Association for Fire Ecology's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680455097.
- What is Association for Fire Ecology's website?
- http://www.fireecology.org