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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4459500

FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014

Financials

$73K$36K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$73,249$36,262$36,987$58,302$17,999$40,303
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,249

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,330
Other expenses
$33,932
Program services (functional)
$36,262

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,316
Total assets, end of year
$58,302
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,999
Net assets, end of year
$40,303
Cash, savings and investments
$58,302
Gross receipts
$73,249

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE ANDERSONVICE PRESIDE0$0
CAROLYN ACOSTAPRESIDENT0$0
WILLIAM PENATREASURER0$0
RICHELLE PENASECRETARY0$0
VALERIA CORRALESDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14420 LAKE CRESCENT PL, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014-3037
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
14420 Lake Crescent Place, Miami Lakes FL 33014
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
CAROLYN ACOSTA, 14420 Lake Crescent Place, MIAMI LAKES FL 33014
Signed the 990-EZ
CAROLYN ACOSTA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(954) 599-4774
Return prepared by
SMITH CPA'S & ASSOCIATES

Mission

FIRST ALARM FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO BREAK THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND BY RAISING AWARENESS TO PREVENT SUICIDE AND PROMOTE OVERALL WELL-BEING.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESSING CUMULATIVE TRAUMA EXPOSURE, OCCUPATIONAL STRESS, AND SUICIDE RISK. THE FOUNDATION DELIVERS SERVICES BY: (1) CONNECTING FIRST RESPONDERS WITH VETTED, CULTURALLY COMPETENT CLINICIANS FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND CRISIS SUPPORT; (2) SPONSORING AND FACILITATING RESILIENCE AND PERFORMANCE-BASED TRAINING LED BY PROFESSIONALS WITH MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER EXPERIENCE; (3) CONDUCTING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION; (4) PRODUCING PODCASTS AND MEDIA CONTENT TO REDUCE STIGMA AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES; AND (5) SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE FOUNDATION EXPANDED ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, INCREASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND ADVANCED AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION WITHIN THE FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $29,850
  • PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
    Expenses $6,412

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-4459500
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,302
Income (IRS master file)
$73,249

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$73,249$36,262$58,302XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: CAROLYN ACOSTA
December 31, 2024≤ $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 99-4459500).

Questions about FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION is 99-4459500.
Is FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST ALARM 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 FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names CAROLYN ACOSTA.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FIRST ALARM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,249, expenses of $36,262 and total assets of $58,302 at year end.

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