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Nonprofit · EIN 72-6027699

SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Also known as L0514 SHREVEPORT

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SHREVEPORT, LA 71136

Financials

$246K$225K2021$241K$243K2023$241K$239K2024$243K$249K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$243,454$249,420-$5,966$521,107$0$521,107
December 31, 2024990$241,319$238,618$2,701$527,073$0$527,073
December 31, 2023990$240,884$242,851-$1,967$524,373$0$524,373
December 31, 2021990$245,662$224,784$20,878$539,198$0$539,198
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$228,161
Membership dues
$228,161
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$15,293
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$27,900
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,777
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Management and general (functional)
$249,420

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$527,073
Total assets, end of year
$521,107
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$521,107
Net assets without donor restrictions
$521,107
Gross receipts
$243,454
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1937
State of legal domicile
LA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA SELLERSPRESIDENT
Officer
30$12,600
CARLOS STEWARDSECT\TREAS
Officer
20$9,300
RICHARD DAVIDSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$6,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA SELLERSPRESIDENT
Officer
30$12,600
CARLOS STEWARDSECT\TREAS
Officer
20$9,300
RICHARD DAVIDSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$6,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA SELLERSPRESIDENT
Officer
30$12,600
CARLOS STEWARDSECT\TREAS
Officer
20$9,300
RICHARD DAVIDSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$6,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA SELLERSPRESIDENT
Officer
30$12,600
RICHARD DAVIDSONSECRETARY/TREAS
Officer
20$9,300
STACY BIRDWELLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$6,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 65225, SHREVEPORT, LA 71136-5225
In care of
% RICHARD J DAVIDSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SAME AS C ABOVE, P O BOX 65225, SHREVEPORT, LA 71136
Signed the 990
SAME AS C ABOVE, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(318) 525-6739
Return prepared by
TMCE LLP

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE HIGHEST HONOR AND DIGNITY TO THE PROFESSION OF FIRE FIGHTING BY BEING ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY, SERVING AS ROLE MODELS, AND STRIVING TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICENTLY UTILIZE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AT OUR COMMAND TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE TO OUR CITIZENS. ALSO TO PROVIDE LABOR AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT BY LOBBYING LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWMAKERS TO MAINTAIN AND PROTECT OUR MEMBER'S SALARIES AND BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE WORKING ENVIROMENT WHILE PERFORMING A HAZARDOUS JOB.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE HIGHEST HONOR AND DIGNITY TO THE PROFESSION OF FIRE FIGHTING BY BEING ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY, SERVING AS ROLE MODELS, AND STRIVING TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICENTLY UTILIZE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AT OUR COMMAND TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE TO OUR CITIZENS. ALSO TO PROVIDE LABOR AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT BY LOBBYING LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWMAKERS TO MAINTAIN AND PROTECT OUR MEMBERS' SALARIES AND BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE WORKING ENVIROMENT WHILE PERFORMING A HAZARDOUS JOB.

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-6027699
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
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$521,107
Income (IRS master file)
$243,454

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2014
Posted by the IRS
August 11, 2014
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2014

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
990December 2025$243,454$249,420$521,107XML
990December 2024$241,319$238,618$527,073XML
990December 2023$240,884$242,851$524,373XML
990December 2022$229,430$242,288$526,340IRS
990December 2021$245,662$224,784$539,198XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 72-6027699).

Questions about SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION is 72-6027699.
Is SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
Are donations to SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION 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 SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION 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 SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION 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 SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SAME AS C ABOVE.
Who are the officers and directors of SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,600 (BARBARA SELLERS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does SHREVEPORT PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $243,454, expenses of $249,420 and total assets of $521,107 at year end.

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