Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact is located in Martinsville, IN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact generated $492.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $552.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE FIRE MANAGEMENT SERVICE THROUGH PREVENTION, PRE-SUPPRESSION AND SUPPRESSION OF NATURAL COVER FIRES AND THROUGH THE USE OF PRESCRIBED FIRE. PROMOTE COMMON SERVICES (FFEP, TRAINING, FIRE MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT, AND MUTUAL AID.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSISTANCE TO RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN ACQUIRING FEDERAL EXCESS EQUIPMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE PREPARATION, READINESS AND CONTROL. ASSIST DEPARTMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL EXCESS EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO FIREFIGHTERS, NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, AND PRIVATE CITIZENS IN PRESCRIBED AND WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES. PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TWO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE THIS.
THE COMPACT PROMOTES FIRE PREVENTION THROUGH PROGRAMS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE TARGETED POPULATION IS K-5. MATERIALS INCLUDE MOSTLY SMOKEY BEAR MATERIALS.
FIRE TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AS WELL AS STATE PERSONNEL. DUE TO COVID THE IN-PERSON TRAINING WAS HELD REMOTELY. MONIES ARE PROVIDED TO HELP FUND THE TRAINING INCLUDING ACADEMY COORDINATOR, TRAINERS, AND PARTICIPANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Snyder Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Gail Kantak Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $410,355 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $490,355 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,433 |
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 | $492,631 |
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 | $26,641 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $154,056 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $694 |
Information technology | $1,187 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $33,621 |
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 | $2,026 |
All other expenses | $169,290 |
Total functional expenses | $552,373 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $535,912 |
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 | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $535,912 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $535,912 |
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 | $535,912 |
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