National Volunteer Fire Council Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (M24) the organization is classified as: Fire Prevention, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2022, National Volunteer Fire Council Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Volunteer Fire Council Inc 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 12/2022, National Volunteer Fire Council Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBER STATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SAFER: THE COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANTS PROGRAM. SAFER WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE FUNDING DIRECTLY TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEM INCREASE OR MAINTAIN THE NUMBER OF TRAINED, "FRONT LINE" FIREFIGHTERS AVAILABLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE GOAL OF SAFER IS TO ENHANCE THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS' ABILITIES TO COMPLY WITH STAFFING, RESPONSE AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE NFPA.
HEALTH & SAFETY: THE COUNCIL'S HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM ADDRESSED MULTIPLE RISK FACTORS FACING FIRST RESPONDERS, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES, INJURY, CANCER, AND HEART-HEALTH. THE COUNCIL CONDUCTED EXTENSIVE OUTREACH REGARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES FACING FIRSTRESPONDERS, DEVELOPED TRAINING ON HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS, AND COORDINATED THE EFFORTS OF A WORKING GROUP OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.
GENERAL MOTORS: THE GENERAL MOTORS PROJECT ALLOWS NVFC TO IMPACT VEHICLE AND ROAD SAFETY FOR VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDERS AS WELL AS ROAD USERS WHO NEED EMERGENCY SERVICES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A SLOW DOWN/MOVE OVER PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, INFORMATION ON WHERE TO OBTAIN TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AND BY PROVIDING TRAINING ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) INCIDENT RESPONSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Lee Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $206,155 |
Steve Hirsch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Quinn 1st Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dallas Renfrew 2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Cash Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Acosta Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Saltermitchell Public Relations | 12/30/17 | $173,564 |
Pennwell Corporation Ad Placement Services | 12/30/17 | $158,253 |
Public Service Network Ad Placement Services | 12/30/17 | $102,175 |
Saltermitchell Public Relations | 12/30/17 | $173,564 |
Pennwell Corporation Ad Placement Services | 12/30/17 | $158,253 |
Public Service Network Ad Placement Services | 12/30/17 | $102,175 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,408,382 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $729,883 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,901 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,138,265 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $796,432 |
Investment income | $15,737 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $35,724 |
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 | $2,986,158 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,151 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $227,050 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $206,936 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $790,909 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $128,000 |
Payroll taxes | $72,272 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $116,549 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $644 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $756,307 |
Advertising and promotion | $47,186 |
Office expenses | $141,948 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $85,257 |
Travel | $232,964 |
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 | $8,745 |
Insurance | $122,729 |
All other expenses | $1,516 |
Total functional expenses | $2,735,727 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500,862 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,426 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $428,439 |
Accounts receivable, net | $235,235 |
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 | $86,047 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,822 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $454,821 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $99,636 |
Total assets | $1,921,288 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $211,339 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $211,088 |
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 | $56,550 |
Total liabilities | $478,977 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,244,705 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $197,606 |
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 | $1,921,288 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Volunteer Fire Council Inc has awarded $50,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FIREFIGHTERS SURVIVE ALIVE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
SYRACUSE FIRE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
DISNEY ABC HOME ENTERTAINMENT & TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |