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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7035246

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

Also known as L0048 CINCINNATI

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45203

Financials

$845K$818K2023$768K$987K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$767,693$986,501-$218,808$1,096,798$10,472$1,086,326
December 31, 2023990$845,205$818,069$27,136$1,308,089$2,949$1,305,140
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,641
Program service revenue
$745,262
Investment income
$8,790
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,166
Benefits paid to members
$194,009
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$115,975
Other salaries and wages
$17,802
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$146,923
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$34,671
Accounting fees
$12,101
Occupancy
$68,825
Travel
$48,668
Depreciation
$17,288

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,308,089
Total assets, end of year
$1,096,798
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,472
Net assets, end of year
$1,086,326
Land, buildings and equipment
$385,113
Gross receipts
$785,277
Employees
9
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1936
State of legal domicile
OH

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIMOTHY KLOEPFERTREASURER
Officer
30$21,278
MATT R ALTERPRESIDENT - 1/1/24 - 8/30/24
Officer
40$17,689
TRENT M CARTER2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
20$17,310
THOMAS C DONOVAN2ND V.P.1/1/24 - 8/30/24
Officer
20$16,008
MELISSA ARNOLD1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
20$13,255
DAVID JOHNSON1ST V.P. 1/1/24 - 8/30/24
Officer
20$12,553
JOSEPH ELLIOTTFORMER SEC - CURRENT PRESIDENT
Officer
40$12,431
ANDREW WICKERHAMRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
20$5,451
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT R ALTERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$24,660
TIMOTHY KLOEPFERTREASURER
Officer
30$20,323
DAVID JOHNSON1ST V.P.
Officer
20$17,225
THOMAS C DONOVAN2ND V.P.
Officer
20$17,225
JOSEPH ELLIOTTSECRETARY
Officer
20$17,225

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1011 W 8TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45203-1205
In care of
% TIM KLOEPFER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIM KLOEPFER, 1011 WEST 8TH STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45203
Signed the 990
TIM KLOEPFER, TREASURER
Phone
(513) 241-3541
Return prepared by
MICHAEL A ROLF CPA & COMPANY

Mission

THIS ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING & PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS WORKING FOR CINCINNATI, OHIO, E.G. TRAINING, FELLOWSHIP, WORKERS COMP INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, REPRESENTATION IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS,GRIEVANCES, ETC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE UNION COLLECTS DUES FROM ITS 862 MEMBERS, A PORTION OF WHICH IS PASSED ON TO ITS STATE & NATIONAL AFFILIATES FOR SUPPORT & INFORMATION REGARDING ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE MEMBERSHIP, e.g. THE LATEST FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES & EQUIPMENT, INFORMATION ON CURRENT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING FIREFIGHTERS, INFORMATION ON WHAT OTHER LOCALS ARE DOING AND ACCOMPLISHING IN NEGOTIATIONS, HEALTH & SAFETY, WORKERS COMPENSATION, ETC. THE STATE & LOCAL AFFILIATES ALSO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE LOCAL'S MEMBERS TO GOVERNMENTS AT THEIR LEVEL.
  • THE ORGANIZATION OWNS & MAINTAINS A FACILITY THAT INCLUDES A MEETING HALL AND OFFICES TO MEET WITH MEMBERS AND CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF THE UNION.
  • THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A BENEVOLENT PROGRAM FOR THOSE MEMBERS WHO CHOSE TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS PAY INTO THE PROGRAM THROUGH VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND RECEIVE AN ACCUMULATED BENEFIT AT RETIREMENT. THIS YEAR THE PROGRAM WAS DEFUNDED AND ALL MONIES WERE DISTRIBUTED BACK TO THE PARTICIPATING MEMBERS.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7035246
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,096,798
Income (IRS master file)
$785,277

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$767,693$986,501$1,096,798XML
990December 2023$845,205$818,069$1,308,089XML
990December 2022$776,537$757,779$1,285,241IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 23-7035246).

Questions about INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS is 23-7035246.
Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5).
Are donations to INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TIM KLOEPFER.
Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,278 (TIMOTHY KLOEPFER, TREASURER).
How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $767,693, expenses of $986,501 and total assets of $1,096,798 at year end.

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