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International Fire Foundation

To provide support to communities and first responders affected by disaster.

Human Services San Diego, CA EIN: 990435238 (IRS) Reg: 99-0435238 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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83
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About International Fire Foundation

Support the International Fire Foundation in rebuilding communities affected by disaster. The International Fire Foundation provides three charitable programs: Rebuild, Upgrade and Community Connection. Visit Fireguide.org for more detail.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
M20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

To provide support to communities and first responders affected by disaster.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 84%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Fire Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 322,679 human services 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

International Fire Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 990435238. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $18K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

International Fire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 990435238. 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.

International Fire Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

International Fire Foundation is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, International Fire Foundation has $18K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

International Fire Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $18K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for International Fire Foundation. 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, International Fire Foundation 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.

Support the International Fire Foundation in rebuilding communities affected by disaster. The International Fire Foundation provides three charitable programs: Rebuild, Upgrade and Community Connection. Visit Fireguide.org for more detail. International Fire Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $18K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to International Fire Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 990435238, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Roy R••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Fire Foundation

What is International Fire Foundation?
International Fire Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Support the International Fire Foundation in rebuilding communities affected by disaster. The International Fire Foundation provides three charitable programs: Rebuild, Upgrade and Community Connection. Visit Fireguide.org for more detail.
When was International Fire Foundation founded?
International Fire Foundation was founded in 2023.
Who leads International Fire Foundation?
Roy Rawalji serves as CEO.
Where is International Fire Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is International Fire Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Fire Foundation trustworthy?
International Fire Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 International Fire Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 990435238. Registration: 99-0435238 (United States).
What is International Fire Foundation's website?
https://fireguide.org