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Nonprofit · EIN 82-5062472

INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644

Financials

$65K$39K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$64,929$38,820$26,109$163,467–$163,467
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$54,895
Investment income
$4,464
Other revenue
$5,570

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,570
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,120
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,120
Other expenses
$32,130
Program services (functional)
$33,250

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$163,467
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$163,467
Cash, savings and investments
$163,467
Gross receipts
$64,929

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFF BURNSSecretary0$500
JORDON WULFEKUHLETreasurer0$500
CHRISTIAN BLADOfficer0$60
JACOB WOLFOfficer0$60
JUDD TAYLORPresident0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
113 4TH AVE SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2916
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
113 4th Ave SE, Independence IA 50644
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Jordon Wulfekuhle, 113 4th Ave SE, Independence IA 50644
Signed the 990-EZ
JORDON WULFEKUHLE, Treasurer
Return prepared by
Roberts & Eddy PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, PROFESSIONAL, AND COURTEOUS TEAM THAT STRIVES TO EXCEED THE COMMUNITY'S EXPECTATIONS. THIS MISSION REQUIRES OUR MEMBERS TO BE PART OF A CAPABLE, AGGRESSIVE, ALL-RISK FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT FOCUSES ON "PRESERVING THE PAST AND PROTECTING THE FUTURE" OF THOSE WE SERVE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION (IFRA) HAS REMAINED DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING OUR SUPPORT FOR THE INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT. BY STRATEGICALLY LEVERAGING ASSOCIATION FUNDS AND SECURING SEVERAL LOCAL GRANTS, WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPLEMENTED THE DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. OUR KEY ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: FUNDING CRITICAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TO ENHANCE DEPARTMENTAL READINESS. GRANT ACQUISITION: PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SECURE ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL FUNDING. FISCAL STEWARDSHIP: IMPLEMENTING A STRATEGY TO PROTECT AND GROW OUR RESERVES, ENSURING THE IFRA'S LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. THESE EFFORTS REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF SAFETY FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $33,250 · grants $5,570

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
82-5062472
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$163,467
Income (IRS master file)
$64,929

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
December 8, 2018
Reinstated
Effective November 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

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$64,929$38,820$163,467XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Jordon Wulfekuhle
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Jordon Wulfekuhle
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jordon Wulfekuhle
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Judd Taylor
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Blake Hayward
December 31, 2018≤ $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 82-5062472).

Questions about INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION is 82-5062472.
Is INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2018.
Are donations to INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE 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 INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE 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 INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Jordon Wulfekuhle.
Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $500 (JEFF BURNS, Secretary).
How much revenue does INDEPENDENCE FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,929, expenses of $38,820 and total assets of $163,467 at year end.

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