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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1973560

SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HUNTINGTN BCH, CA 92648

Financials

$191K$155K2023$497K$411K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$496,944$410,935$86,009$123,356$0$123,356
June 30, 2024990-EZ$190,559$155,475$35,084$92,209–$92,209
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$496,702
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$242
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$435
Program services (functional)
$347,842
Management and general (functional)
$63,093

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$92,209
Total assets, end of year
$123,356
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$123,356
Net assets without donor restrictions
$123,356
Gross receipts
$496,944
Employees
0
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Arees AkoubianPresident
Officer
3$0
William ReardonSecretary
Officer
3$0
Chad WeaverCompliance
Officer
3$0
Jason WeaverVice President
Officer
3$0
Peter ZofreaTreasurer
Officer
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Philip BurtisPresident12$0
Shawn WoodVice president4$0
Leo BetancourtTreasurer6$0
William ReardonSecretary4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2000 MAIN ST, HUNTINGTN BCH, CA 92648-2702
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
2000 Main ST, Huntington Beach CA 92648
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Arees Akoubian, 2000 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Phillip Burtis, 17451 Duello Ln, Huntington Beach CA 92647
Signed the 990
William Reardon, Secretary
Phone
(714) 791-8794
Return prepared by
Christopher V Haro

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-1973560 or by the name SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

SCFF is committed to partnering with local businesses and citizens to enhance the overall well-being of our community and it's visitors through partnerships with the Huntington Beach Fire Department. Together with our community, we make sure those who protect us have the tools and support they need to serve safely and effectively.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Lizzie Fund - Fimds donated to assist in paying for the medical bills from spinal cord injuries incurred by HBFD Lifeguard Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lovat.
    Expenses $111,753
  • JR Lifeguards - Equipment for HBFD to asssit in the mission of providing emergency services to the community.
    Expenses $93,527
  • HBFD - Equipment for the Huntington Beach Fire Department (HBFD) to assist in the mission of providing emergency services to the community.
    Expenses $43,507
  • Spark of Love - HBFD Toys for Tots Drive Donations
    Expenses $37,813
  • HBFD Open House Events - Opportunity for the Huntington Beach citizens to visit and get to know the HBFD to learn about the services provided and how to get involved.
    Expenses $25,922
  • Trauma Kits - Medical Trauma kits provided to the Huntington Beach High Schools
    Expenses $8,705
  • Kingman - Food and healthcare provided to "Kingman" HBFD Health and Comfort dog.
    Expenses $8,043
  • Water Safe - Educational training provided for Hunting Beach citizens about ocean and pool hazards.
    Expenses $5,417
  • CERT - Equipment for the HBFD, Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) to aid in the mission of providing emergency services to the community.
    Expenses $4,595
  • Health & Wellness - Equipment provided to HBFD to promote health and wellness of First Responders.
    Expenses $3,942
  • Heart Safe - Equipment for training Huntington Beach citizens in lifesaving CPR.
    Expenses $2,500
  • Races - Equipment for the HBFD, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) to aid in the mission of providing emergency services to the community.
    Expenses $2,118

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1973560
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$123,356
Income (IRS master file)
$496,944

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$496,944$410,935$123,356XML
990-EZJune 2024$190,559$155,475$92,209XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Phillip Burtis
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: John Partington
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Phillip Burtis
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1973560).

Questions about SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION is 84-1973560.
Is SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Arees Akoubian.
Who are the officers and directors of SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SURF CITY FIRE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $496,944, expenses of $410,935 and total assets of $123,356 at year end.

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