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Nonprofit · EIN 31-0559934

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

Also known as A0034 OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PROF FIRE

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$2M$1.8M2023$2.1M$2.1M2024
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$2,073,926$2,104,734-$30,808$1,711,646$1,461$1,710,185
December 31, 2023990$2,003,075$1,775,677$227,398$1,742,903$1,911$1,740,992
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,042,522
Investment income
$31,404
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$68,641
Benefits paid to members
$9,304
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$267,923
Other salaries and wages
$246,108
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$566,694
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$60,987
Accounting fees
$65,768
Occupancy
$79,842
Travel
$290,440
Depreciation
$3,685

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,742,903
Total assets, end of year
$1,711,646
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,461
Net assets, end of year
$1,710,185
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,450
Gross receipts
$2,086,973
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1918
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
JON HARVEYPRESIDENT
Officer
40$47,382
CORY R WILSON3RD DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$31,588
THOMAS A RAVERETIRED VP
Officer
40$31,588
JEFFREY H MOORE4TH DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$31,588
BRIAN GATLEY5TH DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$31,588
RICH GOFORTHSECRETARY-TREASURER
Officer
40$23,196
DEAN MARKS2ND DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$18,556
GEORGE DAVIS III1ST DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$18,556
ROY HOLLENBACHERFORMER 1ST DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$18,244
MICHAEL NORMANFORMER 2ND DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$15,637
JOSEPH ELLIOTTMETRO LOCAL REP
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JON HARVEYPRESIDENT
Officer
40$38,663
WILLIAM E QUINNSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
40$34,683
ROY HOLLENBACHER1ST DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$27,292
MICHAEL NORMAN2ND DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$27,292
CORY R WILSON3RD DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$27,292
THOMAS A RAVERETIRED VP
Officer
40$27,291
JEFFREY H MOORE4TH DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$27,291
BRIAN GATLEY5TH DISTRICT VP
Officer
40$27,291
STEVE STEINMETRO LOCAL REP
Officer
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
140 E TOWN ST STE 1225, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-4266
In care of
% RICH GOFORTH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICH GOFORTH, 140 EAST TOWN ST1225, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Signed the 990
RICH GOFORTH, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(614) 488-9920
Website
oapff.org
Return prepared by
MICHAEL A ROLF CPA & COMPANY

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ALL OHIO FIREFIGHTERS THROUGH FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN OHIO.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THIS YEAR,THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED ITS BI-ANNUAL OAPFF CONVENTION IN ADDITION TO SENDING REPRESENTATIVES TO 9 CONFERENCES & MEETINGS IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA. THESE MEETINGS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET & EXCHANGE INFORMATION & IDEAS REGARDING THEIR PROFESSION WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS.THE BEST OF THESE ARE SHARED WITH THE OAPFF MEMBERSHIP UPON THEIR RETURN TO OHIO.
  • THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS PAC & PCE, IS INVOLVED IN RESEARCHING AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FAVORABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND CAMPAIGNS OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING PUBLIC OFFICE. THE INDIVIDUALS ARE CHOSEN BASED ON THEIR SUPPORT OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO OHIO FIREFIGHTERS. THIS ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS REGISTERED LOBBYISTS ON STAFF.
  • THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE AFL-CIO. DUES ARE PAID TO THE AFL-CIO ON BEHALF OF EACH OF THE APPX 14,109 MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE AFL-CIO PROVIDES SUPPORT & RESOURCES TO THE ORGANIZATION & ITS MEMBERSHIP.

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
31-0559934
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1959
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,711,646
Income (IRS master file)
$2,086,973

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,073,926$2,104,734$1,711,646IRS
990December 2023$2,003,075$1,775,677$1,742,903XML
990December 2022$1,857,165$1,832,876$1,515,335IRS
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 31-0559934).

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 31-0559934.
Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1959.
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 RICH GOFORTH.
Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,382 (JON HARVEY, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,073,926, expenses of $2,104,734 and total assets of $1,711,646 at year end.

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