International Association Of Fire Fighters is located in St Paul, MN. 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. As of 12/2023, International Association Of Fire Fighters employed 52 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. International Association Of Fire Fighters is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, International Association Of Fire Fighters generated $514.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $582.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMS TECHNICIANS IN THE ST. PAUL METRO AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH NEARLY 400 MEMEBRS. THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCED THE INTERESTS OF ST. PAUL PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL BY SENDING MEMBERS TO MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO LEARN ABOUT NEW FIRE-FIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCEDURES. THE ORGANIZATION CO-HOSTED EVENTS INCLUDING A GILLETTE CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL TO INCREASE FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINED NEW BOARD MEMBERS HOW TO REPRESENT THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND NEGOTIATE ON THEIR BEHALF.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $32,412 |
Mike Christopherson Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $6,000 |
Tony Farina 3rd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $30,263 |
Kyle Thornberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,651 |
Colin Oglesbee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $32,412 |
Justin Brigl 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $6,880 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,221 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,221 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $472,325 |
| Investment income | $3,142 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$726 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$7,922 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $514,040 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,043 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,992 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,598 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,471 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $68,494 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,151 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $41,104 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,409 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $135,108 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,543 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $582,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $339,243 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,569 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,460 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,627 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $125,160 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $473,059 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,436 |
| 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 | $3,436 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $302,757 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $166,866 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $473,059 |