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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1247767

FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40505

Financials

$164K$155K2023$348K$291K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$347,585$291,227$56,358$759,007$0$759,007
December 31, 2023990$163,763$155,128$8,635$702,649$0$702,649
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$363,406
Membership dues
$52,374
Program service revenue
$7,300
Investment income
$4,292
Net income from fundraising events
-$27,413
Other revenue
-$27,413

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,280
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$20,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,750
Travel
$13,351
Depreciation
$5,221
Program services (functional)
$195,064
Management and general (functional)
$96,163

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$702,649
Total assets, end of year
$759,007
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$759,007
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,980
Net assets without donor restrictions
$759,007
Gross receipts
$386,998
Employees
0
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
KY

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
CHRIS MCFARLANEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$5,000
JOE APPLEGATEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$5,000
BYRON BRADFORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$5,000
JOHN GERARDITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$5,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS MCFARLANEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOE APPLEGATEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BYRON BRADFORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOHN GERARDITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GERALD EVANS1ST SHIFT RE
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS CROWE2ND SHIFT RE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSH LILES3RD SHIFT RE
Trustee or director
1$0
PATRICK BRANHAM3RD SHIFT RE
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN CHILTONSUPPORT AREA
Trustee or director
1$0
MATT SCHWARBERG2ND SHIFT RE
Trustee or director
1$0
RON KING JRRETIREE REPR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2205 THUNDERSTICK DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40505-9002
In care of
% TREASURER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRIS MCFARLANE, 2205 THUNDERSTICK DR, LEXINGTON, KY 405059002
Signed the 990
JOHN GERARDI, TREASURER
Phone
(859) 243-0351
Return prepared by
MILLER MAYER SULLIVAN & STEVENS LLP

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE BROTHERHOOD AMONG THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, ACT AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FIRE SAFETY, AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FIREFIGHTERS TOY PROGRAM SERVES THE LEXINGTON COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING CHRISTMAS TOYS TO MORE THAN 1,500 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN NEED IN THE FAYETTE COUNTY AREA.
    Expenses $34,759
  • "FIREFIGHTER STAIR CLIMB AND MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN" THE MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN WAS ERECTED IN PHOENIX PARK IN LEXINGTON TO HONOR THE FIREFIGHTERS THAT HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. FUNDS CONTINUE TO BE RAISED FOR THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AND ADDITIONS TO THE MONUMENT AND OTHER ACTS OF BENEVOLENCE TO FIREFIGHTERS AS SITUATIONS ARISE.
    Expenses $40,660 · grants $23,680
  • FIREFIGHTERS FELLOWSHIP - ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE BROTHERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD OF THE LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING AN ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET, CAMPOUT, SUPPORT OF LEXINGTON FIRE COMBAT CHALLENGE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGHTHEN THE BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD.
    Expenses $90,156
  • TOY DRIVE
    Expenses $29,489 · grants $1,600 · revenue $7,300

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
61-1247767
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$759,007
Income (IRS master file)
$386,998

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$347,585$291,227$759,007XML
990December 2023$163,763$155,128$702,649XML
990December 2022$193,486$167,847$694,014IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 61-1247767).

Questions about FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

What is the EIN of FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC is 61-1247767.
Is FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRIS MCFARLANE.
Who are the officers and directors of FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (CHRIS MCFARLANE, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does FRATERNAL ORDER OF FIREFIGHTERS OF LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $347,585, expenses of $291,227 and total assets of $759,007 at year end.

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