Nonprofit · EIN 47-2982622
CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL
Also known as COFI
Tax-exempt · BRANSON, MO 65616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $97,235 | $84,572 | $12,663 | $39,396 | – | $39,396 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,812 | $72,966 | $20,846 | $26,733 | – | $26,733 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,869
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $366
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $295
- Other expenses
- $84,277
- Program services (functional)
- $82,790
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,733
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,396
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,396
- Cash, savings and investments
- $39,396
- Gross receipts
- $97,904
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN HARDY | SECRETARY/TR | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN BURTON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL JANCO | SECRETARY/TR | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN BURTON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4560 GRETNA RD, BRANSON, MO 65616-7214
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 4560 Gretna Road, Branson MO 65616
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- John Burton, 4560 Gretna Road, Branson MO 65616
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN BURTON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (810) 285-9115
- Return prepared by
- HUNT TAX & ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
TO COMMUNICATE THE MESSAGES OF THE BIBLE TO PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD AND OTHER VARIOUS FORMS OF RELIGIOUS MINISTRY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATED THE MESSAGES OF THE BIBLE TO PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, RECORDING OF PREACHING VIDEOS THAT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET, DISTRIBUTION OF READING MATERIALS, AND THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COMMUNICATE THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE.Expenses $82,790
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2982622
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: John Burton | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $97,235 | $84,572 | $39,396 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,812 | $72,966 | $26,733 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 47-2982622).
Questions about CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL is 47-2982622.
- Is CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL 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 CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-N for 2025 names John Burton.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARRIERS OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $97,235, expenses of $84,572 and total assets of $39,396 at year end.
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