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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doug Johnson President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jameel Andrews Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Christianson Dockter Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Hilton Jones Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Juliana Edwards Sergeant At Arms | Officer | 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 | $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 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,157 |
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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,329 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,300 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $12,786 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,631 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $744,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $762,654 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $762,654 |
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 | $762,654 |
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