Nonprofit · EIN 25-1719478
THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · HARRISBURG, PA 17102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $55,328 | $70,475 | -$15,147 | $307,829 | $56,043 | $251,786 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5
- Investment income
- $1,036
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,408
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $41,879
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,776
- Occupancy
- $28,684
- Other expenses
- $39,015
- Program services (functional)
- $62,965
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $331,537
- Total assets, end of year
- $307,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,043
- Net assets, end of year
- $251,786
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,432
- Land and buildings
- $139,384
- Gross receipts
- $70,206
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GILL | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| BARRY BUCKINGHAM | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN BRUETSCH | TREASURER | 12 | $0 |
| DAVID HOLSOPPLE | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| DARLENE DEITZ | FINANCIAL SE | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1820 N 4TH ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17102-1501
- In care of
- % JOHN WAGNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1820 NORTH 4TH STREET, HARRISBURG PA 17102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- JOHN BRUETSCH, 1820 NORTH 4TH STREET, HARRISBURG PA 17102
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAVID HOLSOPPLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (717) 232-8915
- Website
- PNFM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GOLDBERG & BALTHASER PC
Mission
DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF THE MUSEUM TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE HISTORY OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA. MUSEUM OFFERS FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION ON RECOGNIZING FIRE HAZARDS, PREVENTING FIRE AND HOW TO REACT IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE. FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WHERE THEY ARE INSTRUCTED IN RECOGNIZING FIRE HAZARDS IN THEIR HOMES AND FIRE SAFTY PROCEDURES IN THEIR KITCHENS AND OTHER AREAS OF THEIR RESIDENCE. ANNUAL ART OF FIREMANSHIP DAYS HELD FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FIREFIGHTERS.Expenses $62,965
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1719478
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $307,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,206
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $55,328 | $70,475 | $307,829 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: JOHN BRUETSCH | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 25-1719478).
Questions about THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM is 25-1719478.
- Is THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM 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 THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM 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 THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM?
- The 990-N for 2015 names JOHN BRUETSCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL FIRE MUSEUM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $55,328, expenses of $70,475 and total assets of $307,829 at year end.
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