Boulder Creek, CA

FIRE SAFE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

EIN 81-4178571

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Public Safety & Emergency Services

Mission

The purpose of Fire Safe Santa Cruz County (FSSCC) is to educate and mobilize the people of Santa Cruz County to protect their lives, homes, community, and environment from wildfire.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FIRE SAFE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Fire Safe Santa Cruz County (FSSCC) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in September 2016 that coordinates wildfire preparedness, education, and mitigation across Santa Cruz County. The organization works in partnership with CAL FIRE, the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, local fire districts, water districts, and community fire safe councils to deliver programs and guidance to homeowners and neighborhoods.

In the last 2–3 years FSSCC has actively supported Firewise USA® community recognition efforts across the county, operated no-cost chipping programs, provided Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) assessments, published homeowner guidance (including an updated "Living with Fire" guide in 2023), and held regular public board meetings and reports through 2024–2025. The council’s financial filings show increased fundraising and program support in fiscal 2024 compared with prior years; some programs (notably HIZ) were temporarily paused in 2025 due to funding constraints with plans to resume when funding allows.

Notable achievements

Significant fiscal growth (FY2024)

The organization reported a marked increase in revenue and net assets in fiscal year 2024 compared with prior years, enabling expanded program support and partnerships for countywide wildfire-preparation activities.

Expanded Firewise USA® community recognition

FSSCC supported numerous neighborhoods across Santa Cruz County to achieve or renew Firewise USA® recognition between 2021 and 2025, increasing community-level preparedness and collaboration with first responders.

Direct homeowner assistance programs

FSSCC delivered community-facing services such as free Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) property assessments (until temporarily paused in 2025) and no-cost chipping programs that help residents reduce hazardous fuels around homes.

At a glance

Total assets: $153K
Annual revenue: $221K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-4178571
Location: Boulder Creek, CA
Website: www.firesafesantacruz.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit (federal tax ID / EIN: 81-4178571); incorporated as a California nonprofit in 2016.

Active partnership and collaboration with CAL FIRE, the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, local fire protection districts, and other county stakeholders on wildfire preparedness and mitigation.

Listed and tracked in nonprofit information databases and public filings with available Form 990 filings documenting recent financials and governance activity.

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