Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc
THE ATLANTA FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AFRD IN SAVING LIVES AND PROPERTY BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO ENHANCE CITY RESOURCES.
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Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, First Responders to the First Responders
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Mission
The atlanta fire rescue foundation supports afrd in saving lives and property by providing essential equipment, training, and community engagement to enhance city resources.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc 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 95% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAtlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 300245635. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300245635. 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.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 680 Murphy Ave SW 4229, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, First Responders to the First Responders Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300245635, 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
4 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.
ATLANTA FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION INC 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
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Train collision briefly shuts down MARTA service in southwest Atlanta - 95.5 WSB
Atlanta fire captain gives update on train-truck collision - FOX 5 Atlanta
Semi-truck hits train, catches fire in SW Atlanta - WALB
No injuries in southwest Atlanta house fire, officials say - Atlanta News First
A game for the world, but not for everyone: The FIFA World Cup and Atlanta’s unsheltered community - Atlanta Community Press Collective
Atlanta Fire crews battle blaze in Southeast Atlanta early Saturday morning; No fire-related injuries reported. - 11Alive.com
City of Atlanta Police Department. . Training Together to Protect Atlanta 🚒 🚔 Over the past year, The Atlanta Police Department and City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department have been training together to protect and serve the citizens of Atlanta at the Atlanta Pub - facebook.com
5 new engines arrive for Atlanta Fire Rescue to help with equipment needs - dailydispatch.com
5 new engines arrive for Atlanta Fire Rescue to help with equipment needs - Atlanta News First
Atlanta Mayor finally tells firefighters he’ll sign union contract, as they push for pay increases - Atlanta Civic Circle
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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 - 65 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 · 65 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc
- What is Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc?
- Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, First Responders to the First Responders
- When was Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc founded?
- Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc?
- Debra Mcglaun serves as CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT.
- Where is Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
- What is Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 300245635.
- What is Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.atlfrf.org