Nonprofit · EIN 26-1239294
BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC
Also known as JAMES IRVINE PRES
Tax-exempt · WAYLAND, OH 44285
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $329,975 | $261,882 | $68,093 | $795,990 | $18,084 | $777,906 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $219,644
- of which government grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $87,444
- Investment income
- $22,887
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,082
- Travel
- $28,996
- Program services (functional)
- $231,369
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,513
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $790,654
- Total assets, end of year
- $795,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,084
- Net assets, end of year
- $777,906
- Publicly traded securities
- $512,966
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $775,645
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,261
- Gross receipts
- $329,975
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES IRVINE | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| GREG HENNECKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CANDY PETTICORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH EATON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 76, WAYLAND, OH 44285-0076
- In care of
- % ANGELA ARMSTRONG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 15 W Winter St, Powell OH 43015
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES IRVINE, PO BOX 76, WAYLAND, OH 442850076
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- James Irvine, 15 W Winter St, Powerl OH 43015
- Signed the 990
- JAMES IRVINE, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (440) 503-3011
- Return prepared by
- LEPPERT COMPANY CPAS LLC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL PURPOSE SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY TO BE A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEFEND AND ADVANCE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, SPECIFICALLY DEFENDING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS TO OWN AND USE FIREARMS FOR ALL LEGAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SELF-DEFENSE, HUNTING, COMPETITION AND RECREATION.
Program accomplishments
- DEFENDING AND ADVANCING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, SPECIFICALLY THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS TO OWN AND USE FIREARMS FOR ALL LEGAL ACTIVITIES.Expenses $3,039 · revenue $19,130
- FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR SAFETY TRAINING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - FASTER SAVES LIVES: WE PROVIDE AND FACILITATE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STAFF TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO AND REDUCE DAMAGES DURING ACTIVE KILLER/ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS. WE CONTRACT WITH OTHER EXPERTS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE. TRAINING INCLUDES MINDSET, SHOOTING, AND TRAUMA CARE OF THE INJURED. IT INCLUDES "FORCE ON FORCE- OR SCENARIO BASED TRAINING AND CONCLUDES WITH PASSING THE SAME QUALIFICATION COURSE REQUIRED BY ALL OHIO LAW ENFORCEMENT, BUT TO A MUCH HIGHER STANDARD. THESE CLASSES ARE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.Expenses $208,844 · revenue $283,589
- PROVIDED A 2-DAY YOUTH SHOOT EVENT FOR UNDER 18 YEAR OLD YOUTHS TO LEARN ABOUT FIREARMS SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP. ALSO HOSTED THE BUCKEYE BLAST FUN SHOOT. PROVIDED OTHER 1-DAY TRAINING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED SHOOTERS FOR BASIC TACTICAL TRAINING, IDPA-STYLE SCENARIO SHOOTS, AND LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS OF REACTIVE SHOOTING. THE EVENTS ALSO PROVIDED INTRODUCTIONS TO HANDGUN AND SKEET ACTIVITIES FOR MORE EXPERIENCED ATTENDEES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS TO HELP FACILITATE LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILY SHOOTING EVENTS.Expenses $19,486 · grants $18,000 · revenue $4,370
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 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1239294
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $795,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $329,975
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $417,764 | $402,787 | $790,654 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $370,060 | $281,712 | $758,996 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: James Irvine | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC is 26-1239294.
- Is BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC 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 BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC 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 BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC 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 BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES IRVINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BUCKEYE FIREARMS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $329,975, expenses of $261,882 and total assets of $795,990 at year end.
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