American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc is located in Chevy Chase, MD. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (M99) the organization is classified as: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Fireworks Standards Laboratory 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 12/2021, American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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 TEST FIREWORKS & ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY STANDARDS AND IMPROVING COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC; INSPECTING, EVALUATING AND CERTIFYING SHIPMENTS OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS SHIPPED TO U.S. IMPORTERS BY THE MANUFACTURERS IN CHINA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jay Howell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $211,585 |
John Rogers Former Executive Director | 40 | $124,322 | |
Michael Ingram President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alan Zoldan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jason Trout Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Glenn Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $5,694,185 |
Investment income | $586 |
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 | $5,694,771 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $326,304 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,365 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $121,260 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,628 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $32,966 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $33,440 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,995 |
Office expenses | $20,376 |
Information technology | $22,750 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,776 |
Travel | $28,903 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,877 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,299 |
Insurance | $57,976 |
All other expenses | $1,071 |
Total functional expenses | $4,872,839 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,670,056 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,778,731 |
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 | $25,186 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,300 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $98,682 |
Total assets | $4,713,955 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $899,283 |
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 | $7,419 |
Total liabilities | $906,702 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,807,253 |
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 | $4,713,955 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc has awarded $15,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PUBLIC SAFETY | $7,500 |
Southport, NC PURPOSE: SAFETY & EDUCATION | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wv Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster Williamson, WV | $4,376,932 | $9,425,528 |
Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Ne Newtown, PA | $960,746 | $5,103,859 |
American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc Chevy Chase, MD | $4,713,955 | $5,694,771 |
Pennsylvania Chiefs Of Police Association Harrisburg, PA | $3,883,927 | $3,936,036 |
Healthy Building Network Washington, DC | $3,387,656 | $4,018,225 |
Data Friendly Space Richmond, VA | $595,204 | $2,529,216 |
Hollidaysburg American Legion Hollidaysburg, PA | $1,592,009 | $2,468,466 |
Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services Inc Berlin, MD | $669,353 | $1,729,388 |
Emergency Department Practice Management Association Inc McLean, VA | $1,024,494 | $1,333,831 |
Mount Hope Fire And Emergency Medical Service Inc Mount Hope, WV | $1,890,928 | $3,169,006 |
Hamburg Emergency Medical Services Inc Hamburg, PA | $1,326,601 | $1,385,975 |
Rachels Network Inc Washington, DC | $2,076,347 | $1,486,003 |