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Nonprofit · EIN 61-6040754

KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS

Also known as 16 A KENTUCKY PROF FIRE FIGHTERS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEWPORT, KY 41072

Financials

$349K$314K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$348,591$313,651$34,940$157,094$8,300$148,794
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$344,581
Investment income
$4,010
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$87,260
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$94,722
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20,848
Accounting fees
$8,408
Travel
$88,780

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$115,976
Total assets, end of year
$157,094
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,300
Net assets, end of year
$148,794
Gross receipts
$348,591
Employees
12
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1948
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LARRY J BAER IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$35,264
JEFFREY TAYLORLEGISLATIVE
Trustee or director
1$11,673
JAKE SILVATISECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director
1$10,806
ROBERT HUGIT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$4,127
TIM WEBSTERDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,465
NICHOLAS GROFTDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,294
MIKE KAMPHAKEDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,294
RHETT SAMPLEDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,294
JERRY STEPHENSDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,294
DEREK TENGOWSKIDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,294
NATHAN TORIANDISTRICT VP
Trustee or director
1$3,294
KEVIN PLETZKESECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director
1$2,161

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 72031, NEWPORT, KY 41072-0031
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
PO Bow 503, winchester KY 40391
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LARRY J BAER II, PO BOX 1594, ASHLAND, KY 41105
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Rick Garr, PO Box 503, winchester KY 40391
Signed the 990
LARRY J BAER II, PRESIDENT
Phone
(859) 462-0044
Return prepared by
STITH LINKE & ASSOCIATES PLLC

Mission

LABOR ORGANIZATION WORKING TOWARDS THE BETTERMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE GRADE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY IN THEIR OCCUPATIONS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE BETTERMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE GRADE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY IN THEIR OCCUPATIONS. APPROX 2000 MEMBERS.
    Expenses $238,041 · revenue $344,581
  • THE BETTERMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE GRADE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY IN THEIR OCCUPATIONS. APPROX 2000 MEMBERS.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Check at the IRS
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
61-6040754
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$157,094
Income (IRS master file)
$348,591

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
March 10, 2025
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$348,591$313,651$157,094XML
990-N for 2014
Officer: Rick Garr
June 30, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 61-6040754).

Questions about KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS

What is the EIN of KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS is 61-6040754.
Is KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2024.
Are donations to KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL 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 KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names LARRY J BAER II.
Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,264 (LARRY J BAER II, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does KENTUCKY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $348,591, expenses of $313,651 and total assets of $157,094 at year end.

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