Nonprofit · EIN 74-6051027
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Also known as L0970 BROWNSVILLE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $187,253 | $178,667 | $8,586 | $392,420 | $0 | $392,420 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $200,598 | $171,009 | $29,589 | $383,834 | $0 | $383,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $182,442 | $186,747 | -$4,305 | $354,245 | $0 | $354,245 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $174,558
- Membership dues
- $171,058
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $597
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,098
- Other revenue
- $12,098
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,322
- Benefits paid to members
- $19,621
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $19,076
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,076
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,725
- Travel
- $903
- Depreciation
- $8,575
- Program services (functional)
- $176,942
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,725
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $383,834
- Total assets, end of year
- $392,420
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $392,420
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $271,548
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $392,420
- Gross receipts
- $227,171
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE HUERTA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $4,500 |
| EDUARDO VALDEZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $2,826 |
| BRYAN GOMEZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $2,500 |
| ROGER MCARDLE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,250 |
| OSCAR ALGAZA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $1,925 |
| JOSE CISNEROS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $1,925 |
| DORIAN HOPPERSTAD | PAC TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,750 |
| AMANDA ELY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $1,400 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE HUERTA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $6,300 |
| EDUARDO VALDEZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $2,680 |
| ROGER MCARDLE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,680 |
| JOSE CISNEROS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $2,600 |
| JORGE TORRES JR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $2,520 |
| DORIAN HOPPER | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,430 |
| BRYAN GOMEZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $2,005 |
| OSCAR ALGAZA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $1,575 |
| DYLAN MELCHOR | FORMER TREASURER | 2 | $180 |
| ISAAC HERNANDEZ | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | $180 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE HUERTA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $4,500 |
| EDUARDO VALDEZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,195 |
| ISAAC HERNANDEZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $1,170 |
| DYLAN MELCHOR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,080 |
| ROGER MCARDLE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,080 |
| BRYAN GOMEZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $990 |
| DORIAN HOPPERSTEAD | FORMER TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $900 |
| JORGE TORRES JR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $540 |
| MARIO GUERRERO | FORMER TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $360 |
| CHRISTOPHER GARCIA | FORMER SECR. Trustee or director | 1 | $180 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 731 E ELIZABETH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5250
- In care of
- % BRYAN A GOMEZ
- Signed the 990
- BRYAN GOMEZ, Treasurer
- Return prepared by
- Gomez Fragoso & Associates P C
Mission
ORGANIZE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS BROWNSVILLE IS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.Expenses $153,724
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-6051027
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J40)
- Group exemption
- 0160: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $392,420
- Income (IRS master file)
- $227,171
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- October 7, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $187,253 | $178,667 | $392,420 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $200,598 | $171,009 | $383,834 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $182,442 | $186,747 | $354,245 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $207,456 | $139,644 | $358,550 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 74-6051027).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS is 74-6051027.
- Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2018.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 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 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,500 (JOE HUERTA, President).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $187,253, expenses of $178,667 and total assets of $392,420 at year end.
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