Seattle Black Firefighters Association

Organization Overview

Seattle Black Firefighters Association is located in Burien, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (Y99) the organization is classified as: Mutual & Membership Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Black Firefighters Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Seattle Black Firefighters Association generated $18.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE SEATTLE BLACK FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WITHIN THE LARGER SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, DEVELOP GREAT CAMARADERIE AMONG OUR MEMBERS AND SERVE AS THE VOICE FOR BLACK FIREFIGHTERS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY WITH ALL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRESIDENT DOUG JOHNSON CALLED FOR A REPORT OF THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS OF RACIAL COMPLAINTS IN THE SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARY JAMEEL ANDREWS GAVE THE REPORT. SECRETARY ANDREWS REPORTED THAT IT HAD BEEN FLOATED THAT IMMEDIATE ADMIN LEAVE SHOULD HAPPEN WHEN SOMEBODY HAS COMMITTED AN ACT OF RACISM... ACCORDING TO CHIEF SCOGGINS, THAT IS SOMETHING THAT IS CURRENTLY IN A GREY AREA AND WAS NOTED FOR A POSSIBILITY, BUT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. THERE WAS TALK OF GETTING A DOCUMENT TOGETHER TO KEEP THE AFFINITY GROUPS UPDATED ON THE PROGRESS OF THE INVESTIGATION. IT WAS ASKED IF THERE HAD BEEN ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE OUTCOME OF THE COX TRIAL, AND NO ONE HAD HEARD AN UPDATE YET. PRESIDENT JOHNSON GAVE A REPORT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM THE SBFFA FOR THE SFD HIRING PANEL, SO THERE IS REPRESENTATION OF BLACK PEOPLE IN THE HIRING PROCESS. HE URGED SBFFA MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER. PRESIDENT JOHNSON ALSO REMINDED THAT LIEUTENANTS ARE NOW ABLE TO APPLY TO THE ELA, AND THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT FOR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER.


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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$18,795
Investment income $0
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 $18,795

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