May 2005 – A group of young California conservationists came together to form the American Wildfire Fund to help the victims of wildfire as well as protect the forests and prevent the extent of Wildfire damage to our forests on a national level.  

September 2007 – Hiking through the California San Gabriel Wilderness we organized a team of volunteers to clean pollution along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, with a concentrated effort around trails, and campsite maintenance. 

May 2011 – Traveled to one of the few National Wildlife Refuge sites in Big Sandy, Tennessee. Met with conservation advocates and learned more of the Tennessee and Kentucky Forests

April 2013 – On the third day, American Wildfire Fund officially incorporated and became a national working public charity. We have applied to have the 501(c)3 designation and are awaiting further correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service. 

our history

Thank you for choosing to help those victimized by Wildfires. Please know that your donations are heartfelt and truly appreciated. With your continued support, to our mission to minimize the damage that wildfires cause across America. Please continue to help conserve our treasured National & State Parks, Forests,& Rivers. 

Thanks for the support that’s made it all possible!

Mr. Laurence Taylor

Founder& CEO

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

It’s amazing what we can do when we come together.

Programs

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community

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Mission + Vision