National Fire Protection Association
- Assets
- $402.7m
- Revenue
- $96.1m
- Investments
- $17.5m
- Employees
- 424
- Location
- Quincy, MA
- Founding
- 04/1927
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-1653090
Organization Overview
National Fire Protection Association is located in Quincy, MA. The organization was established in 1927. 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. As of 12/2023, National Fire Protection Association employed 424 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Fire Protection Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, National Fire Protection Association generated $96.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $81.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, National Fire Protection Association has awarded 151 individual grants totaling $6,178,378. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE SAFETY IN FIRE, ELECTRICAL AND RELATED AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PUBLICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION'S TECHNICAL AND GENERAL INTEREST PUBLICATIONS COVER THE PUBLIC SAFETY SPECTRUM. IN ADDITION TO CODES AND STANDARDS, THEY INCLUDE HANDBOOKS, TECHNICAL/REFERENCE BOOKS, FIRE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MANUALS.
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT - A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE ASSOCIATION IS THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF TIMELY CONSENSUS CODES AND STANDARDS. ADOPTION, USE, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE DOCUMENTS SERVE TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY AND EFFECTS OF FIRE AND OTHER HAZARDS IN ALL ASPECTS OF CONTEMPORARY ACTIVITY. NFPA STANDARDS ARE DEVELOPED BY ABOUT 263 COMMITTEES, EACH OF WHICH REPRESENTS A BALANCE OF AFFECTED INTERESTS.
MEMBERSHIP - NFPA'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 39,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES; OVERALL MEMBERS REPRESENT 123 NATIONS WITH A MAJORITY BEING IN NORTH AMERICA BUT GROWING INTERNATIONALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Acton Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Russell Leavitt Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
R David Paulison 1st Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Bonney 2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Cook Asst Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kwame Cooper Asst Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Matter Communications Marketing | 12/30/23 | $2,935,419 |
Munger Tolles & Olsen Llp Legal | 12/30/23 | $4,157,427 |
Rsm Us Llp Consulting | 12/30/23 | $2,382,835 |
Ups-united Parcel Service Freight | 12/30/23 | $1,837,941 |
Analysis Group Consulting | 12/30/23 | $1,780,723 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,314,495 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,024,559 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,417,458 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,756,512 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,652,941 |
| Investment income | $6,220,725 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,280,694 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,993,492 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,257,042 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $51,721,224 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $96,082,590 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $342,145 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $90,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,448,119 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,448,119 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,784,881 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $610,852 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,536,684 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,357,502 |
| Fees for services: Management | $215,503 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,301,462 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $141,036 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $390,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $467,957 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,416,653 |
| Advertising and promotion | $769,711 |
| Office expenses | $3,267,115 |
| Information technology | $4,196,327 |
| Royalties | $42,641 |
| Occupancy | $1,452,039 |
| Travel | $1,729,680 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,902,524 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,877,687 |
| Insurance | $916,765 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $81,538,022 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,425,381 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,004,213 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,380,017 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,786,434 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,182,391 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $58,350,583 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $282,724,639 |
| Investments—other securities | $17,479,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,332,093 |
| Total assets | $402,664,751 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,394,313 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,578,583 |
| 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 | $6,243,530 |
| Total liabilities | $37,216,426 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $365,411,174 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,151 |
| 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 | $402,664,751 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Fire Protection Association has awarded $253,600 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HOME FIRE SPRINKLER COALITION PURPOSE: PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | $133,600 |
NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL PURPOSE: PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
THE FIRE PROTECTION RESEARCH PURPOSE: PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |