Nonprofit · EIN 88-4231655
BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND
Tax-exempt · BILLINGS, MT 59102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,537 | $43,291 | $13,246 | $92,719 | $0 | $92,719 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $54,270 | $67,123 | -$12,853 | $79,473 | $0 | $79,473 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,198
- Investment income
- $79
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,260
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $536
- Other expenses
- $42,755
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $79,473
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,719
- Cash, savings and investments
- $92,719
- Gross receipts
- $71,012
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY EKBLAD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LEE FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN BIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE SHEEHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BEN JARES | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| DOUG KOFFLER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MATT WAGNER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY EKBLAD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LEE FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN BIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BEN JARES | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| DOUG KOFFLER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MATT WAGNER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3031 GRAND AVE STE 100 PMB 176, BILLINGS, MT 59102-6687
- In care of
- % MATT WAGNER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BEN JARES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 671-4845
- Website
- WWW.BENEVOLENT521.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEW J SCHAFER CPA PLLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN THE BILLINGS, MT COMMUNITY AT A TIME THEY ARE IN CRISIS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS TO HELP FAMILIES DISPLACED FROM THEIR HOME DUE TO A FIRE, AND TO HELP FAMILIES WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL COSTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES FUNDS TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS WHO GET SICK OR INJURED.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4231655
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $92,719
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,012
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $56,537 | $43,291 | $92,719 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $54,270 | $67,123 | $79,473 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 88-4231655).
Questions about BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND
- What is the EIN of BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND is 88-4231655.
- Is BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND 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 BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND 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 BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BILLINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $56,537, expenses of $43,291 and total assets of $92,719 at year end.
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