Ramsey Firefighters Relief Association is located in Ramsey, MN. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (M03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ramsey Firefighters Relief Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ramsey Firefighters Relief Association generated $348.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $167.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
PROVIDE A RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE VESTED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATE AID GRANT AND CITY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,570. THE TOTAL AMOUNT WAS INVESTED IN STATUTORY RETIREMENT PLANS. ALLOCATIONS TO SERVICE MEMBERS $105,269.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathew Tjosaas President | Officer | 0 | $1,500 |
Steven Randall Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $1,500 |
Kelly Sinton Secretary | Officer | 0 | $1,500 |
Adam Gordon Trustee | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Greg Messler Trustee | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Mark Kuzma Ex-Officio | Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $630 |
| Fundraising events | $36,603 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $226,570 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,450 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $279,253 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $69,206 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $348,459 |
| 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 | $105,269 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,847 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $4,210 |
| Total functional expenses | $167,514 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,885 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,305 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
| 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 | $3,174,391 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,224,581 |
| 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 | $50,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,174,391 |
| 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 | $3,224,581 |
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Iowa Association Of Safety Education Richland, IA | $0 | $0 |