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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1707516

THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

Tax-exempt · MANCHACA, TX 78652

Financials

$1.6M$1.8M2023$2.1M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,077,207$2,137,093-$59,886$3,460,718$1,742,768$1,717,950
December 31, 2023990$1,645,722$1,760,814-$115,092$3,895,111$2,129,940$1,765,171
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$565,311
of which government grants
$565,311
Program service revenue
$1,321,153
Investment income
$9,370
Royalties
$22,391
Net rental income
$9,000
Net income from sales of inventory
$70,954
Other revenue
$181,373

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$332,459
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$133,621
Other salaries and wages
$504,531
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$750,381
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,650
Occupancy
$53,928
Travel
$50,254
Depreciation
$108,040

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,895,111
Total assets, end of year
$3,460,718
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,742,768
Net assets, end of year
$1,717,950
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,682,324
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,589,700
Net assets with donor restrictions
$128,250
Gross unrelated business income
$29,273
Gross receipts
$2,533,723
Employees
9
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1974
State of legal domicile
TX

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Derrell BeasleySoftware Developer40$104,985$8,328
Dan KramerExec Director
Officer
40$91,251$9,350
Tim RutlandExec Director
Officer
40$31,620$1,400
Billy TidwellPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Mark Wobus1st Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RJ Thomas2nd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Alex Smith3rd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Joe Koch4th Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Donnie BoggsPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Brent AllenSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Michael RichterAsst Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Ben KennedyChaplain
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tim RutlandExec Director
Officer
40$118,986$16,807
Donnie BoggsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Billy Tidwell1st Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Mark Wobus2nd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RJ Thomas3rd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Alex Smith4th Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Chuck RichardsonPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Brent AllenSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Michael RichterAsst Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Ben KennedyChaplain
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1709, MANCHACA, TX 78652-1709
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Cherry Kay Abel
Signed the 990
Cherry Kay Abel, Executive Director
Phone
(512) 454-3473
Return prepared by
Dunagan Jack LLP

Mission

The Association serves the fire and emergency responders of Texas and beyond, exists to improve the Texas fire service, and is committed to the betterment of Texas emergency services.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Annual convention - Annual meeting, trainings and exhibits of interest for firefighters and emergency services responders.
  • Membership services - The Association provides its members updates and information about current issues, insurance coverage, testing and certifications, and discounted products and services.
  • Professional development - the Association offers leadership development courses, training and exam preparation materials, and certification programs designed to improve the knowledge, skills, and qualifications of firefighters and emergency services responders.

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
74-1707516
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,460,718
Income (IRS master file)
$2,533,723

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,077,207$2,137,093$3,460,718IRS
990December 2023$1,645,722$1,760,814$3,895,111XML
990December 2022$1,633,159$1,572,751$3,475,207IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 74-1707516).

Questions about THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

What is the EIN of THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS is 74-1707516.
Is THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1988.
Are donations to THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS 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 THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS 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 THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS 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 THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Cherry Kay Abel.
Who are the officers and directors of THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,985 (Derrell Beasley, Software Developer).
How much revenue does THE STATE FIREMENS AND FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,077,207, expenses of $2,137,093 and total assets of $3,460,718 at year end.

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