American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Founding
- 04/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 63-0999016
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc employed 3 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 12/2023, American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Michael Collar Member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vince Bellino Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
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 | $2,962,353 |
| Investment income | $123,405 |
| 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 | $3,085,758 |
| 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. | $249,439 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,416 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,507 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,321 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,902 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,509 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,441 |
| Office expenses | $9,056 |
| Information technology | $28,831 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,542 |
| Travel | $54,082 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $59,871 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,773 |
| Insurance | $53,901 |
| All other expenses | $440 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,088,844 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $594,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,380,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,840,092 |
| 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 | $29,712 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,145 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $128,702 |
| Total assets | $4,993,739 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $387,794 |
| 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 | $395,213 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,598,526 |
| 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 | $4,993,739 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Fireworks Standards Laboratory Inc has awarded $15,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FIREWORKS SAFETY PURPOSE: PUBLIC SAFETY | $7,500 |
AMERICAN PYROTECHNICS SAFETY & EDUCATION FOUNDATIO PURPOSE: SAFETY & EDUCATION | $7,500 |