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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2620673

FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89513

Financials

$162K$173K2023$182K$169K2024$282K$324K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$281,741$323,869-$42,128$16,503$0$16,503
December 31, 2024990-EZ$181,633$168,814$12,819$59,883$3,225$56,658
December 31, 2023990-EZ$162,168$173,491-$11,323$43,839$0$43,839
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,576
Program service revenue
$280,142
Investment income
$23
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,106
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,495
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,495
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,000
Travel
$5,579
Program services (functional)
$237,808
Management and general (functional)
$79,501
Fundraising (functional)
$6,560

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,883
Total assets, end of year
$16,503
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,503
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,503
Gross receipts
$281,741
Employees
0
State of legal domicile
NV

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
TRISH BONARITreasurer
Officer
20$60,495
BYRON HUNTPresident
Officer
1$0
MIKE HEIDEMANNVice President
Officer
1$0
JESSE HOTONDirector
Officer
1$0
CHRIS BERNARDIDirector
Officer
1$0
ALAN ERNSTDirector
Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRISH BONARIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASUR40$30,000
DAVID KELLOGGVICE PRESIDENT OF SALES20$18,276
RAY PAULDIRECTOR1$0
CODY CAVINDIRECTOR1$0
CHRISTOPHER BERNARDIDIRECTOR1$0
PETER J MULVIHILLPRESIDENT15$0
MICHAEL HEIDMANNVICE PRESIDENT1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRISH BONARIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER40$24,000
DAVID KELLOGGVICE PRESIDENT OF SALES20$17,815
DAVID FOGERSONDIRECTOR1$0
AMY ELLERDIRECTOR1$0
RAY PAULDIRECTOR1$0
SHAWNA SMITHDIRECTOR1$0
PETER J MULVIHILLPRESIDENT15$0
MICHAEL HEIDMANNVICE PRESIDENT5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5182, RENO, NV 89513-5182
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO BOX 5227, SUN CITY WEST AZ 85376
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
JOANNE HILL, PO BOX 5227, SUN CITY WEST AZ 85376
Signed the 990
TRISH BONARI, Treasurer
Phone
(775) 502-8292
Return prepared by
STONE RIDGE CPAS LLC

Mission

The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to provide training and education to first responders in all disciplines through educational seminars, hands-on training, certification requirements and a deliverance of a trade show that showcases new products for safety. By providing this valuable training and ongoing educational opportunities, FireShowsWest First Responders Training and Education Foundation will prepare first responders with the latest information and techniques that can be used in protecting the communities and citizens they serve.FireShowsWest is not owned or supported by any publication or outside exhibition management group. It is strictly a nonprofit corporation that supports the continuation of educational opportunities and skill enhancement for our first responders.The FireShowsWest team of chief officers, highly-respected industry professionals and many volunteers have been working together since 1997 delivering an outstanding program year aft

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to provide training and education to first responders in all disciplines through educational seminars, hands-on training, certification requirements and a deliverance of a trade show that showcases new products for safety. By providing this valuable training and ongoing educational opportunities, FireShowsWest First Responders Training and Education Foundation will prepare first responders with the latest information and techniques that can be used in protecting the communities and citizens they serve.FireShowsWest is not owned or supported by any publication or outside exhibition management group. It is strictly a nonprofit corporation that supports the continuation of educational opportunities and skill enhancement for our first responders.The FireShowsWest team of chief officers, highly-respected industry professionals and many volunteers have been working together since 1997 delivering an outstanding program year after year. Our mission is dedicated to maintaining the highest training standards as we prepare the fire service for tomorrows challenges.
    Expenses $237,808 · revenue $280,142

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2620673
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,503
Income (IRS master file)
$281,741

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$281,741$323,869$16,503XML
990-EZDecember 2024$181,633$168,814$59,883XML
990-EZDecember 2023$162,168$173,491$43,839XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: JOANNE HILL
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: JOANNE HILL
December 31, 2019≤ $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 83-2620673).

Questions about FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 83-2620673.
Is FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2020 names JOANNE HILL.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,495 (TRISH BONARI, Treasurer).
How much revenue does FIRESHOWSWEST FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $281,741, expenses of $323,869 and total assets of $16,503 at year end.

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