embers foundation

What embers foundation does

Embers Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ventura, California, that operates across the wildfire lifecycle through three program pillars. The Respond pillar provides disaster relief to communities affected by wildfires and other natural disasters, the Rewild pillar focuses on habitat restoration and wildfire prevention through seed foraging, watershed replanting, and cultural burning practices, and the Recover pillar delivers mental health support for first responders. The organization has served more than 3,000 beneficiaries to date and operates in California, Oregon, Colorado, and Texas.

Embers Foundation's distinctive structural feature is its funding model: Flying Embers, an organic hard kombucha company, serves as founding benefactor and covers 100% of the foundation's administrative costs, meaning every dollar of public donation is directed entirely to programs. Flying Embers additionally contributes 1% of its gross proceeds, and the foundation became a 1% for the Planet non-profit partner in March 2023, expanding its access to corporate donations.

The foundation operates through an extensive partnership network rather than direct service delivery alone. Operational and programmatic partners include fire management agencies (CAL FIRE), environmental organizations (TreePeople, One Tree Planted), mental health providers (David Lynch Foundation), disaster relief logistics (G.E.M.), and tribal nations (Karuk Tribe, Chumash) for cultural burning. Leadership consists of Beryl Jacobson (President), Phil Caputo (Executive Director), Joe Woyjeck (Senior Program Officer, Respond & Recover), and Jonathan Gelbard (Senior Program Officer, Rewild), supported by a broader staff across programs and operations.

Name

embers foundation

Legal name

Embers Foundation

Website

https://embersfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Embers Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ventura, California, that delivers wildfire resilience programs—disaster relief (Respond), habitat restoration (Rewild), and first-responder mental health support (Recover)—to communities in California, Oregon, Colorado, and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Disaster Relief and Wildfire Resilience Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forest Fire Management & Fuels Reduction Services (IMAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Fuel Reduction & Prescribed Burning (AFAMAAAF), Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Wildfire disaster relief
• Habitat restoration programs
• First responder mental health
• Nonprofit climate programs
• Community disaster recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individual supporters, corporate partners, and members of 1% for the Planet. Donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID: 86-2470835).
2. Flying Embers Corporate Partnership: Flying Embers (organic hard kombucha, hard seltzer, and canned cocktails) contributes 1% of gross proceeds to the foundation. Flying Embers also covers administrative costs, enabling 100% of donations to be invested in programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Embers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers disaster relief, wildfire prevention through habitat restoration, and mental health recovery programs for first responders and communities affected by wildfires. Founded in 2017 after the Thomas Fire in Ojai, California, it operates three core programs—Respond, Rewild, and Recover—funded primarily through individual donations and corporate partnerships, and produces an educational video series on fire science and recovery.

Product overview

The Embers Foundation operates as a 501c3 non-profit organization offering three core programs (Respond, Rewild, and Recover) that address the complete cycle of climate disaster prevention and response. The Respond Program provides real-time disaster relief for firefighters and communities. The Rewild Program focuses on wildfire prevention through habitat restoration, seed foraging, and prescribed burning. The Recover Program delivers mental health support including mindfulness training and nature therapy. Additionally, the organization produces educational video content. These programs work in concert through strategic partnerships with organizations including TreePeople, David Lynch Foundation, and G.E.M.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Respond Program
• Rewild Program
• Recover Program
• Educational Video Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ first responders and community members benefited to date
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• 1% for the PlanetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2023Embers Foundation joined 1% for the Planet as a non-profit partner. Corporate members of 1% for the Planet can direct 1% of their net sales to support the foundation's wildfire resilience programs.
• TreePeoplekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Rewild program, focusing on wildfire prevention and habitat restoration.
• David Lynch Foundation Center for ResiliencekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Recover program, providing mindfulness training to firefighters and their families.
• G.E.M. (Global Empowerment Mission)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Respond program, providing disaster relief supplies to first responders and communities affected by natural disasters.
• One Tree PlantedkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Rewild program initiatives including seed foraging, fuels reduction, and tree planting across multiple watersheds and park sites.
• Ojai Valley Fire Safe CouncilkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for mechanical thinning project in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties to reduce wildfire fuels.
• Karuk TribekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for prescribed and cultural burning initiatives, bringing indigenous knowledge on returning 'good fire' to the land.
• ChumashkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for prescribed and cultural burning initiatives in southern California.
• CAL FIREsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for prescribed and cultural burning initiatives with land management agencies.
• Silvaseed Company ForesterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for seed foraging initiative to scale supplies of locally-adapted native seed.
• Los Angeles Fire DepartmentkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRespond program partner for real-time disaster response support.
• Boulder Emergency ManagementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for providing grocery gift cards to 1,000 Colorado families whose homes were destroyed by wildfire.
• Phoenix Fire DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant recipient for replacement of destroyed fire fighting equipment including hoses and jackets.
• NExt rungsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecover program partner supporting peer support initiatives for first responders.
• 911atEasesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecover program partner providing mental health resources for first responders.
• Wildfire Resilience Funders NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of wildfire resilience funders for collaboration and shared learning.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wildland Firefighter Foundation: The Wildland Firefighter Foundation provides financial support and resources to families of wildland firefighters and injured firefighters. Directly comparable as a nonprofit supporting wildland firefighters and their families through disaster-related assistance and recovery programs.
• American Forests: American Forests is a conservation organization focused on forest restoration, reforestation, and climate resilience. Comparable as a nonprofit working on the Rewild-style programs of replanting, fuels reduction, and post-fire forest recovery.
• Team Rubicon: Team Rubicon mobilizes veterans to provide disaster response and relief in the U.S. and abroad. Directly comparable as a Respond-style nonprofit delivering real-time disaster relief, supplies, and recovery support to communities affected by natural disasters.
• National Forest Foundation: The National Forest Foundation works with the U.S. Forest Service on reforestation and forest-health projects on national forests. Comparable to Embers' Rewild program, particularly given Embers' work in Los Padres National Forest watersheds.
• First Responder Support Network: FRSN provides mental-health and wellness programs specifically for first responders. Directly comparable to Embers' Recover program, which provides mindfulness, peer support, and counseling access to firefighters and their families.
• TreePeople: TreePeople is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit focused on urban forestry, watershed restoration, and fire resilience. A current strategic partner of Embers and directly comparable on the Rewild program's reforestation and fuels-reduction work.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is a large-scale humanitarian organization providing emergency disaster relief and recovery services. Comparable to the Respond program in disaster response, though significantly broader in scope across all disaster types.
• Direct Relief: Direct Relief provides medical and emergency supplies to disaster-affected communities globally. Comparable to Embers' Respond program in coordinating disaster-relief supplies, though broader in scope and medical focus.
• Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a large-scale nonprofit focused on tree planting and forest restoration globally. Comparable to Embers' Rewild program, though significantly larger in scale and broader in geographic scope.

Emerging players

• Code Green Campaign: Code Green Campaign is a first-responder-focused nonprofit addressing mental health issues and suicide prevention. Comparable to Embers' Recover program, though narrower in focus on mental health crisis intervention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmbersFound
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embers-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/theembersfoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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