Nonprofit · EIN 39-1274172
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,400,986 | $5,213,456 | $2,187,530 | $4,845,068 | $442,030 | $4,403,038 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,073,404 | $4,740,964 | $332,440 | $2,606,638 | $443,178 | $2,163,460 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,687,690 | $3,355,304 | $332,386 | $2,065,030 | $251,822 | $1,813,208 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,065,705
- of which government grants
- $1,972,728
- Program service revenue
- $1,231,395
- Investment income
- $103,886
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $44,296
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,532,810
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $418,359
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,032,956
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,727,022
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $154,110
- Occupancy
- $11,629
- Travel
- $378,329
- Depreciation
- $21,051
- Program services (functional)
- $3,988,048
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,225,408
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,606,638
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,845,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $442,030
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,403,038
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,135
- Publicly traded securities
- $982,206
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,214,389
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,188,649
- Gross unrelated business income
- $8,300
- Gross receipts
- $7,400,986
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lee | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $233,944 | $23,829 |
| Kimberly Quiros | Chief of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,287 | $15,172 |
| Abena Bonso-Bruce | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $153,016 | $7,571 |
| Ryan Woodward | Chief of Legislative & Reg. Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,134 | $4,289 |
| Steve Hirsch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dallas Renfrew | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CR Reid Vaughan | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Guthrie | Secretary / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allan Klein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Schaffran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Offerman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Shagena | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Blaine Howell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Apodaca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
79 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Marshall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Foley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian McQueen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charlie Kludt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Klahn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Curtis Shirley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Romine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Bullard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Lautt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Deanna Force | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dewayne Stuckey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dorianne Sprehe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Bernard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Quinney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erik Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Zehring | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| George Heflich Sr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Guy Bonin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jack Kearney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jack Kirlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jaime Gonzales | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Servatius | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Walla | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jerry Brothers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jerry Liston | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joel Cerny | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Farrell Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John S Pete Kirby | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph DeWolf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Guyotte | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Maruca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Josh Mack | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Judy Thill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Justin Scamehorn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Minick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Desmond | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kendall Hunting | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Quinn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lance Nay | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Creekmore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lawrence Erdmann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lew Clark | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark St Pierre | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marvin Trimble | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melvin Martin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Goldstein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Doto | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Heidemann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Norman Jay Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PJ Duncan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pat Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Lukus | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Philip C Stittelburg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Quentin Cash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Parker Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rob Erdel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rob Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robbie Whitfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Kilpeck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Reason | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodger Sansom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roger Bissen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ron O'Neil | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan Haynie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Cathy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheri Nickel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve McClintock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Miller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Bradley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Diamond | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Marcum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Travis Olson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 95 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lee | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $236,878 | $23,829 |
| Kimberly Quiros | Chief of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,553 | $14,520 |
| Ryan Woodward | Chief of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,801 | $4,289 |
| Rachel Buczynski | Chief of Training & Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,730 | $8,662 |
| Candice McDonald | Deputy Chief Executive Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,443 | $5,255 |
| Steve Hirsch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dallas Renfrew | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CR Reid Vaughan | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Guthrie | Secretary / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allan Klein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Schaffran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Offerman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Shagena | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Apodaca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Marshall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Foley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian McQueen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Kludt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Klahn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cliff Messing | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Shirley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Romine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bullard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lautt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorianne Sprehe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Goldstein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Bernard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Quinney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Zehring | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Heflich Sr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Guy Bonin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Kearney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Kirlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaime Gonzales | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Servatius | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Walla | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Brothers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Liston | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Cerny | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Farrell Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John S Pete Kirby | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph DeWolf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Guyotte | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Maruca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Mack | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Thill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Scamehorn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Minick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Desmond | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendall Hunting | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Quinn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lance Nay | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Erdmann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lew Clark | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark St Pierre | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Creel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marvin Trimble | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melvin Martin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Torres | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Doto | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Heidemann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Norman Jay Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PJ Duncan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Lukus | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip C Stittelburg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quentin Cash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Parker Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Erdel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Whitfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Kilpeck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Reason | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Timko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodger Sansom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Bissen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Cathy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheri Nickel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve McClintock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Nedrow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Miller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Bradley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Diamond | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Marcum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Olson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Willard Bill Betts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 94 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lee | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $227,700 | $22,978 |
| Candice McDonald | Deputy Chief Executive Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,818 | $7,432 |
| Kimberly Quiros | Chief of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,968 | $13,842 |
| Ryan Woodward | Chief of Legislative and Regulatory affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,383 | $726 |
| Steve Hirsch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dallas Renfrew | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Acosta | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Guthrie | Secretary / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Shirley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CR Reid Vaughan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorianne Sprehe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Apodaca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph DeWolf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Sell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lew Clark | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Willard Bill Betts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Norman Jay Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Diamond | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Whitfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bullard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Offerman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Reason | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Kearney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean W Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Bissen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marvin Trimble | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Romine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Guy Bonin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenn Fontenot | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Desmond | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Guyotte | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Bernard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Goldstein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Maruca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cliff Messing | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Wayco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Thill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Yurczyk | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Erdel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Brothers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Moritz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Cerny | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Scamehorn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Heidemann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve McClintock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Corey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Fraitzl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Foley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Heflich Sr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian McQueen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Pienkowski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Bradley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quentin Cash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allan Klein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lautt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodger Sansom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Zehring | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cliff Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheri Nickel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve McClintock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Servatius | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Lukus | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Timko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Quinn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark St Pierre | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Kirlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Minick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Kludt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Walla | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PJ Duncan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melvin Martin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendall Hunting | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Marshall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lance Nay | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Kilpeck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John S Pete Kirby | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Nedrow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Schaffran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Miller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Klahn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip C Stittelburg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Quinney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Erdmann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 712 H STREET NE STE 1478, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-3627
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sarah Lee, 712 H Street NE 1478, Washington, DC 20002
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Lee, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (202) 887-5700
- Website
- www.nvfc.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
The NVFC unites and supports volunteer and combination fire and EMS organizations through education, advocacy, leadership development, and collaboration. Guided by professionalism and innovation, we provide the tools and resources needed to protect communities, advance responder health and safety, and prepare leaders for the future.
Program accomplishments
- The Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, a collaboration between State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), launched in 2024, and due to overwhelming demand State Farm doubled its initial commitment of $500,000 to 50 departments (at $10,000 each) to awarding $1 million in grants to 100 departments. In 2025, this was increased to $1.5 million in awards. Each department received $10,000 to purchase essential equipment that enhanced firefighter safety and improved department operations.Expenses $1,631,729 · grants $1,500,000
- Health & Safety: The council's health & safety program addressed multiple risk factors facing first responders, including behavioral health issues, injury, cancer, and heart-health. The council conducted extensive outreach regarding health and safety issues facing first responders, developed training on health and safety topics, and coordinated the efforts of a working group of subject matter experts.Expenses $643,977
- Make Me a Firefighter: The NVFC's Make Me a Firefighter program provides a national-level recruitment and retention campaign for volunteer firefighters. The program provides a listing of volunteer opportunities as well as tools, outreach materials, and other resources to help volunteer fire departments find and retain volunteers.Expenses $571,923
- Expenses $1,140,419 · grants $32,810 · revenue $1,231,395
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 | 990 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
- 39-1274172
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,845,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,400,986
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,400,986 | $5,213,456 | $4,845,068 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,073,404 | $4,740,964 | $2,606,638 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,687,690 | $3,355,304 | $2,065,030 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,986,158 | $2,735,727 | $1,921,288 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-1274172).
Questions about NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC is 39-1274172.
- Is NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL 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 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sarah Lee.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 94 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $233,944 (Sarah Lee, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,400,986, expenses of $5,213,456 and total assets of $4,845,068 at year end.
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