County Of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $924.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bellflower, CA
- Founding
- 08/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 33-0294056
Organization Overview
County Of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association is located in Bellflower, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. County Of Los Angeles Fire Museum 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, County Of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association generated $924.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $916.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.5% 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
THE MISSION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE MUSEUM IS TO (A) CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN FIRE SERVICE AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THAT HISTORY BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT, (B)EMPLOY THE POPULARITY OF THE FIRE SERVICE AS A MEANS TO MOTIVATE OUR YOUTH TO LEARN VARIOUS SCHOOL TOPICS BY SHOWING HOW THOSE TOPICS PERTAIN TO THE FIRE SERVICE, (C) DOCUMENT AND PRESENT THE EVOLUTION, HISTORY AND IMPACT OF FIRE-BASED EMS, (D)ACQUIRE ARTIFACTS, APPARATUS, PHOTOGRAPHS, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS WHICH ASSIST IN THE PRESENTATION OF OUR HISTORY,(E)RESTORE ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS TO ACCURATELY REFLECT THEIR RESPECTIVE HISTORIES. THE VISION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS FACILITY WITHIN WHICH TO CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY, ENTERTAIN THROUGH A FIRE SERVICE-THEMED RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY, EDUCATE OUR VISITORS IN THE HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE WHILE PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HOUSES AND RESTORES ANTIQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SHOW AND DISPLAY. THE GOAL IS TO TELL THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FIRE SERVICE IN GENERAL TERMS, WHILE EMPHASIZING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THAT HISTORY.IN 2023 THE MUSEUM HOSTED OVER 60 EVENTS INCLUDING:LACO CONTRACT CITIES NIGHTANNUAL RETIREES LUNCHEON2 RECRUIT CLASS GRADUATION DINNERS. LACOFD VALOR AWARDS10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRANITE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOT BURN-OVER.CITY OF BELLFLOWER BRAVO AWARDSCITY OF BELLFLOWER STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON.FIRST ANNUAL WELLNESS SEMINAR.RESTORATION PROJECTS AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CONTINUE.ADDED SOUND REDUCING PHOTO BOARDS TO THE MUSEUM WALLS.
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR DISABLED OR INJURED FIREMEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Oyler President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ernie Ramirez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Gil Garcia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Woyjeck Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Pete Martinez Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Schneider Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $533,000 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $159,072 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $692,072 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $220,409 |
| Investment income | $10,762 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,263 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $924,506 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $25,628 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,667 |
| Office expenses | $5,071 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,000 |
| Travel | $6,549 |
| 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 | $55,693 |
| Insurance | $25,778 |
| All other expenses | $236,386 |
| Total functional expenses | $916,528 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $441,235 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $132,988 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,600 |
| 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 | $619,806 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $456,062 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2 |
| Total assets | $1,656,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,762 |
| 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 | $1,312 |
| Total liabilities | $3,074 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,653,619 |
| 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 | $1,656,693 |