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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2568444

STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES

Tax-exempt · STERLING HTS, MI 48312

Financials

$8K$10K2022$38$9K2023$11K$7K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2025990$10,538$7,250$3,288$8,989$0$8,989
February 29, 2024990$38$9,275-$9,237$5,701$0$5,701
February 28, 2023990$8,286$9,500-$1,214$14,938$0$14,938
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$48
Net income from fundraising events
$10,490
Other revenue
$10,490

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$750
Program services (functional)
$7,250

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,701
Total assets, end of year
$8,989
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$8,989
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,989
Gross receipts
$28,382
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alex GrossTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Lance StevensSecretary
Officer
5$0
Joshua KiekbuschVice President
Officer
5$0
Ryan SearsPresident
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alex GrossTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Lance StevensSecretary
Officer
5$0
Joshua KiekbuschVice President
Officer
5$0
Ryan SearsPresident
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended February 28, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan FeilChairperson/Treasurer
Officer
10$0
Lance StevensSecretary
Officer
5$0
Brad BachorVice President
Officer
5$0
Ryan SearsPresident
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
38911 VAN DYKE AVE, STERLING HTS, MI 48312-1139
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Alex Gross, 38911 Van Dyke, Sterling Hgts, MI 48312
Signed the 990
Alex Gross, Treasurer
Phone
(586) 264-1798
Return prepared by
David Malek

Mission

To raise through fundraisers funds for local charitable organizations

990 for the year ended February 28, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Rainbow Connection, Blessings in a Backpack and Misc.
    Expenses $7,250 · revenue $10,538

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026Not on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025990 on file
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2568444
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,989
Income (IRS master file)
$28,382

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990February 2025$10,538$7,250$8,989XML
990February 2024$38$9,275$5,701XML
990February 2023$8,286$9,500$14,938XML
990February 2022$28$6,700$16,152IRS
990February 2021–––IRS
990February 2020–––IRS
990February 2019–––IRS
990February 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2568444).

Questions about STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES

What is the EIN of STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES is 20-2568444.
Is STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending February 28, 2026) is due July 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 names Alex Gross.
Who are the officers and directors of STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,538, expenses of $7,250 and total assets of $8,989 at year end.

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