Project Fire Buddies is located in Oak Forest, IL. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Fire Buddies 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, Project Fire Buddies generated $108.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $84.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WE WANT TO PROVIDE AS MUCH ASSISTANCE AS POSSIBLE TO THE FAMILIES OF OUR FIRE BUDDIES. PROVIDING GIFTS, ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES, OR NEEDED MEDICAL DEVICES ARE GREAT WAYS THAT WE HELP THE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kurt Degroot Chief Exec. | 40 | $0 | |
Ryan Ballard Chief Oper. | 35 | $0 | |
Nick Smith Chief Comm. | 8 | $0 | |
Gary Kasper Chief Dept. | 8 | $0 | |
Dan Matys Chief Res. O | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $108,758 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $108,758 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $161 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $310 |
Other expenses | $83,531 |
Total expenses | $84,002 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $53,487 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $53,487 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $53,487 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Project Fire Buddies has recieved totaling $7,452.
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