Kern County Firemans Welfare And Benefit Association Inc is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kern County Firemans Welfare And Benefit Association Inc 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, Kern County Firemans Welfare And Benefit Association Inc generated $146.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUNCTION FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS, ADVANCE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL EVENTS - MEMBERS
BENEFITS PROVIDED MEMBERS FOR RETIREMENT, DEATH AND DISABILITY
ALLOCATION TO CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christina Downing Secretary | Officer | 1 | $4,800 |
Julie Lira Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $4,000 |
Ron Montecino President | Officer | 1 | $1,100 |
Matt Bloom Vice President | Officer | 1 | $1,100 |
Lareina Flores Director-Dist 5 | Trustee | 1 | $800 |
George Mudryk Retiree Liasion | Trustee | 1 | $550 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $136,032 |
| Investment income | $12,073 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,330 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,666 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $146,541 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,650 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $22,570 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,150 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,150 |
| 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 | $4,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,937 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,093 |
| 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 | $7,237 |
| Insurance | $4,554 |
| All other expenses | $352 |
| Total functional expenses | $111,397 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $457,340 |
| 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 | $5,942 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,823 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,893 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $495,583 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $984,581 |
| 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 | $18,780 |
| Total liabilities | $18,780 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $965,801 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $984,581 |