International Association Of Fire Fighters
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $802.0k
- Investments
- $105.2k
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 03/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1744492
Organization Overview
International Association Of Fire Fighters, operating under the name Professional Fire Fighters Of Wisconsin Inc, is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Professional Fire Fighters Of Wisconsin Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Professional Fire Fighters Of Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Professional Fire Fighters Of Wisconsin Inc generated $802.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $720.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Professional Fire Fighters Of Wisconsin Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $170,000. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LABOR UNION TO ADVOCATE FOR CAREER FIREFIGHTERS IN WISCONSIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN, INC. SHALL BE TO CULTIVATE A CLOSER FEELING OF FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG THE FIRE FIGHTERS/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN; THE PROMOTION OF LEGISLATION TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF FIRE FIGHTERS/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL; TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE AN EFFECTIVE AND SUBSTANTIAL PENSION LAW; TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL AS POSSIBLE; TO PROMOTE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS A FIRE-BASED SERVICE; TO PROTECT THE FIRE FIGHTERS/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN THEIR POSITIONS; AND THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR THE FIRE FIGHTERS/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF WISCONSIN, INC. (PFFW) LOBBIES ON BEHALF OF FIRE FIGHTERS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO IMPROVE FIRE FIGHTER AND EMS PERSONNEL SAFETY THROUGH APPROPRIATE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO OPERATE SUCCESSFULLY ON THE SCENE OF A FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY. PFFW REPRESENTS OVER 4,000 FIRE FIGHTERS IN OVER 100 LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE. PFFW ALSO RAISES AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE SAFETY AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT BENEFIT FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMS PERSONNEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mahlon Mitchell State President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $71,508 |
Steven Wilding State Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $51,076 |
Michael Woodzicka State Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $17,379 |
Jerry Biggart Executive Board Member | Trustee | 25 | $12,105 |
Richard Gee Executive Board Member | Trustee | 25 | $9,499 |
Lucas Kotschi Executive Board Member | Trustee | 25 | $6,256 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $686,118 |
| Investment income | $36,583 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $64,199 |
| Net Rental Income | $13,583 |
| 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 | $801,980 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,311 |
| 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. | $187,719 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $190,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,632 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,068 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,420 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $58,422 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,667 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,362 |
| Information technology | $25,281 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,717 |
| Travel | $37,144 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,211 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,703 |
| Insurance | $15,536 |
| All other expenses | $52,576 |
| Total functional expenses | $720,750 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,275 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $91,620 |
| 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 | $9,964 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $921,450 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,315,221 |
| Investments—other securities | $105,228 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,529,758 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,174 |
| 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 | $639,298 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $649,472 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,880,286 |
| 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 | $2,529,758 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, International Association Of Fire Fighters has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Racine, WI PURPOSE: LOAN FORGIVENESS. | $10,000 |
A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER POLITICAL FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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American Federation Of Teachers Westmont, IL | $27,833,532 | $25,589,628 |
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Chicago, IL | $61,202,131 | $32,517,419 |
Electrical Workers Local No 292 Vacation & Holliday Tr Fund Maple Grove, MN | $1,897,234 | $20,526,517 |
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees South St Paul, MN | $13,971,219 | $24,500,576 |