Western Fire Cheifs Assn is located in Wilsonville, OR. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (M24) the organization is classified as: Fire Prevention, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Fire Cheifs Assn employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Fire Cheifs Assn 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, Western Fire Cheifs Assn generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.6% 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.
Since 2014, Western Fire Cheifs Assn has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $960,320. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MEMBER SUPPORT, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF FIRE CODES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FOR THE PROMOTION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CODES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING, SUPPRESSING AND EXTINGUISHING FIRES.
DAILY DISPATCH AND BLUE BULLETIN - COMPILED AND DISTRIBUTED A FREE SUBSCRIPTION-BASED, STATE-SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER TO OVER 70,000 FIRE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE MEMBERS EACH WEEKDAY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO MEMBER SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION CODES.
FIRE RESCUE GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION - A NATIONAL GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL 50 STATES WHICH BRINGS COST SAVINGS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ROYALTIES GIVEN BACK TO THE STATES AND DIVISIONS TOTALED $124,100 IN 2021.
THE WILDFIRE INITIATIVE IS DIRECTED BY THE WILDFIRE POLICY COMMITTEE TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THE RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF AMERICA'S FIRE SERVICE TO CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH TARGETED EVENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, AND HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A CONSULTING SERVICE THAT PROVIDES FIRE SERVICE INSIGHT TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMPANIES. RETIRED FIRE CHIEFS ARE HIRED TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES AS CONTRACTORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeff Johnson Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 20 | $115,000 |
David Van Ballegooijen Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 20 | $112,645 |
Heidi Arnold Executive Officer | Officer | 20 | $93,905 |
Jeff Griffin Division Secretary | Officer | 8 | $24,000 |
Scott Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Niemeyer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Intterra Inc It Software | 12/30/21 | $203,000 |
Public Safety Insights Llc Safety | 12/30/21 | $115,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $140,100 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $459,316 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $599,416 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $969,758 |
Investment income | $353 |
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 | $2,287,595 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $224,100 |
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. | $24,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $766,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $284,440 |
Payroll taxes | $69,394 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,088 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $311,331 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,764 |
Office expenses | $65,793 |
Information technology | $285,648 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,538 |
Travel | $82,308 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $63,225 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,835 |
Insurance | $5,767 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,265,185 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $417,724 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $624,179 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $309,547 |
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 | $150,502 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $413,596 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,640 |
Total assets | $1,922,188 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,519 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $505,659 |
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 | $167,388 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $772,566 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,149,622 |
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 | $1,922,188 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western Fire Cheifs Assn has awarded $179,500 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH OF FEES FROM VENDOR SALES; WILDFIRE INITIATIVE FUNDING | $108,000 |
Chantilly, VA PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH OF FEES FROM VENDOR SALES | $50,000 |
SOUTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH OF FEES FROM VENDOR SALES | $15,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH OF FEES FROM VENDOR SALES | $6,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Fire Cheifs Assn has recieved totaling $102,110.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $102,110 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Northwest Firefighters Relief Assoc Insurance Trust Lake Oswego, OR | $10,734,227 | $15,306,886 |
Firefighters First Credit Union Los Angeles, CA | $1,207,572,674 | $12,109,605 |
Lassen County Fire Safe Council Susanville, CA | $2,166,276 | $5,788,470 |
California Fire Safe Council Inc Mcclellan, CA | $3,188,815 | $7,442,242 |
Laguna Food Pantry Laguna Beach, CA | $1,705,091 | $4,138,467 |
Butte County Fire Safe Council Paradise, CA | $2,130,536 | $3,383,314 |
Fire Service Training Institute Santa Barbara, CA | $1,061,522 | $3,786,221 |
North Bay Fire Sebastopol, CA | $3,391,167 | $3,347,655 |
Long Beach Firemens Credit Union Long Beach, CA | $235,231,552 | $4,753,718 |
Western Fire Cheifs Assn Wilsonville, OR | $1,922,188 | $2,287,595 |
Credit Unions In The State Of Washington Spokane, WA | $76,683,740 | $2,466,965 |
Fire Safe Marin San Anselmo, CA | $389,829 | $1,877,267 |