International Association Of Fire Fighters, operating under the name Bethlehem Firefighters-Local 735, is located in Bethlehem, PA. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (M24) the organization is classified as: Fire Prevention, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Bethlehem Firefighters-Local 735 is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Bethlehem Firefighters-Local 735 generated $119.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SECURE ADEQUATE REMUNERATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCT. TO EMPROVE THE STANDARDS FOR MORAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. CULTIVATION OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SECURE ADEQUATE REMUNERATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bryan Bokan President | Officer | 0 | $2,200 |
Bernie Smicherko Secretary | Officer | 0 | $1,400 |
Duane Obrien Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $1,200 |
Kevin Thomas Roster Duty Coordinator | Officer | 0 | $800 |
Brian Salabsky 1st Vice President (b Shift) | Officer | 0 | $600 |
Neil Lipinski A Shift Vice President | Officer | 0 | $600 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $115,026 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,050 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $131,076 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,312 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $119,466 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $37,193 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,050 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $385 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,360 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,360 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,800 |
Travel | $7,010 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $3,000 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $500 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $111,242 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $349,958 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $248,627 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $598,585 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $598,585 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $598,585 |
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