HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION
Mission Statement
The HCFR Foundation is deeply committed to supporting firefighters and their families who have faced significant challenges and hardships. Our mission is to provide immediate assistance tailored to the unique needs of these families, ensuring they receive the appropriate support with the dignity they deserve. Beyond caring for firefighters and their families, we proudly extend our reach to serve the community by partnering with local nonprofits and providing support across Hillsborough County. We’re also invested in the future of firefighting, offering Summer Youth Academies and tuition assistance for those pursuing careers in fire service. By honoring our heroes, uplifting their families, serving the most vulnerable among us, and investing in the next generation of firefighters, we strengthen the bonds within our community and carry forward the legacy of Duty, Honor, and Courage.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
75.1% | 87.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
24.9% | 6.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 38.7% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
39.2 mo | 18.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
51.0% | 81.6% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
133.0% | 0.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-49.4% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
72.5% | 10.7% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92K | $25K | $82K | 75.1% | 0 |
| 2024 | $39K | $50K | $16K | 293.2% | — |
| 2023 | $-13,927 | $46K | $26K | 454.0% | — |
| 2022 | $46K | $32K | $86K | 44.5% | — |
| 2021 | $55K | $23K | N/A | — | 1 |
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