National Fire Protection Research Foundation
- Assets
- $17.2m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $582.9k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Quincy, MA
- Founding
- 08/1982
- Data as of
- 03/2021
- EIN
- 52-1256543
Organization Overview
National Fire Protection Research Foundation is located in Quincy, MA. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Fire Protection Research Foundation 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 03/2021, National Fire Protection Research Foundation generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 03/2021. 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 RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIRE PROTECTION FIELD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIRE SERVICE GEAR CLEANING VALIDATIONTHE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP METHODS FOR ASSESSING CLEANING THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS HELMETS, HOODS, GLOVES, FOOTWEAR, SCBA, AS WELL AS VEHICLE SEAT COVERS AND TOOLS. THIS PROJECT IS POSITIONED TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS THAT ENSURE THAT VARIOUS FORMS OF PPE AND RELATED ITEMS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND RENDERED SAFE FOR REUSE. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, PROCEDURES ARE NEEDED TO MEASURE THE CLEANING EFFECTIVENESS OF ALL ITEMS, NOT JUST TURNOUT CLOTHING OUTER SHELLS. THE PROJECT IS WELL ALONG IN ACCOMPLISHING THESE GOALS.
EXPOSURE MITIGATION STRATEGIESTHE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXPOSURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR FIRE INVESTIGATORS. THE PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS BY DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PPE, POST-FIRE SKIN-CLEANSING WIPES, AND ON-SCENE DECONTAMINATION METHODS FOR MITIGATING EXPOSURES TO TOXIC FIREGROUND CONTAMINANTS WHILE CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRIMARY GOALS OR TARGETS OF THIS STUDY ARE TO REDUCE FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXPOSURES TO TOXIC FIREGROUND CONTAMINANTS THROUGH (1) ENSURING FIRE INVESTIGATORS HAVE PPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY LEVELS OF VAPOR AND PARTICULATE PROTECTION WHILE ALSO AFFORDING AN ESSENTIAL LEVEL OF THERMAL COMFORT, (2) CONFIRMING THAT SKIN CLEANSING WIPES FOR ON-SCENE DECONTAMINATION OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS ARE EFFECTIVE, AND (3) DETERMINING THE EFFICACY OF SIMPLE ON-SCENE WET DECONTAMINATION AS WELL AS DOFFING AND BAGGING GEAR AS A MEANS TO LIMIT SECONDARY EXPOSURE.
PROPERTY INSURANCE RESEARCHTHE PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY INSURANCE RESEACH GROUP IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FIRE PROTECTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION BY PROVIDING A FORUM FOR INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PROPERTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY TO DISCUSS INDUSTRY RELEVANT FIRE PROTECTION ISSUES AND IDENTIFY RELATED RESEARCH NEEDS THAT COULD BE MET THROUGH RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY THE FOUNDATION. THE GROUP IS ALSO A MECHANISM TO RECOMMEND RESEARCH PROJECTS TO THE FOUNDATION AND TO PROVIDE, THROUGH A FUND CONSISTING OF MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PIRG-RECOMMENDED PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Kimball Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $142,843 |
Jacqueline Wilmot Research Project Manager | 37.5 | $114,686 | |
Sreenivasan Ranganathan Research Director | 37.5 | $101,353 | |
James Pauley Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Defronzo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Gell Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Eurekafacts Llc Research | 3/30/22 | $188,387 |
International Personnel Protection Inc Testing | 3/30/22 | $232,219 |
North Carolina University Testing | 3/30/22 | $250,420 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,468,430 |
| Investment income | $232,451 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $946,401 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,688,627 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $135,018 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $367,667 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,502 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,900 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,363 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,119,009 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,300 |
| Travel | -$806 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,880,046 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,948 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,318,930 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $198,025 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $160,802 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,867,983 |
| Investments—other securities | $582,854 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,158,542 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,449 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,880 |
| 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 | $64,299 |
| Total liabilities | $246,628 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,911,914 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Fire Protection Research Foundation has recieved totaling $80,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Fire Protection Association Quincy, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
Electric Power Research Institute Inc Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,443,775 |
| Earnings | $236,237 |
| Other Expense | $490,000 |
| Ending Balance | $14,190,012 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Dorchester, MA | $398,016,214 | $13,830,110 |
East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Co Inc East Farmingdale, NY | $16,218,094 | $4,768,607 |
Plainview Volunteer Fire Dept Inc Plainview, NY | $40,057,209 | $5,342,646 |
Port Washington Fire Department Inc Port Washington, NY | $4,314,426 | $4,561,855 |
International Association Of Fire Fighters Boston, MA | $7,227,013 | $4,228,502 |
North Amityville Fire Company Inc Amityville, NY | $5,750,428 | $3,153,661 |
Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Co Inc Great Neck, NY | $6,071,973 | $2,993,685 |
Alert Engine Hook And Ladder And Hose Company No One Inc Great Neck, NY | $8,829,373 | $2,819,438 |
Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company Inc Brookfield, CT | $3,595,891 | $2,413,051 |
North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department Inc Lindenhurst, NY | $5,759,800 | $2,293,245 |
Orchard Park Fire District - Ems Inc Orchard Park, NY | $913,599 | $2,112,787 |
Rescue Hook & Ladder Company No 1 Roslyn Heights, NY | $12,782,014 | $1,956,468 |