Nonprofit · EIN 94-2794501
KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · KENWOOD, CA 95452
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $150,481 | $84,909 | $65,572 | $734,123 | $596 | $733,527 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $69,561 | $73,120 | -$3,559 | $667,955 | $0 | $667,955 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $144,602 | $151,076 | -$6,474 | $671,516 | $2 | $671,514 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $120,434
- Program service revenue
- $145
- Investment income
- $14,891
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,011
- Other revenue
- $15,011
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $61,208
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,050
- Accounting fees
- $865
- Depreciation
- $358
- Program services (functional)
- $72,731
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,178
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $667,960
- Total assets, end of year
- $734,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $596
- Net assets, end of year
- $733,527
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,150
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $733,527
- Gross receipts
- $179,476
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Platt | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Kunde | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Denise Benguerel | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tyler Bellach | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ben Gulson | Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Zack Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Travis Paolini | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gulson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Zack Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Doug Todd | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Joseph Platt | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Kunde | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tony Ghisla | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Heidorn | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gulson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Zack Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Doug Todd | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Joseph Platt | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Kunde | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tony Ghisla | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Heidorn | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9045 SONOMA HWY, KENWOOD, CA 95452-9028
- In care of
- % DAREN BALLACH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 249, Kenwood CA 95452
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tony Ghisla
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Daren Ballach, PO Box 249, Kenwood CA 95452
- Signed the 990
- Denise Benguerel, Treasurer
- Phone
- (707) 833-2042
- Website
- www.kenwoodfire.com
- Return prepared by
- Ann M Carinalli CPAInc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2794501 or by the name KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The purpose of the Kenwood Firefighters Association is to benefit the Kenwood Community by assisting the Kenwood Fire District in their efforts to acquire firefighting and medical equipment, promoting fire safety, fire prevention and awareness. The Association shall support and be an advocate for the welfare of all its' Members. In addition, the Association supports worthy causes and the Kenwood Firefighters Association Scholarship Program.
Program accomplishments
- Donated $5,864 of equipment, $25,000 in donations to Kenwood Fire District,and provided scholarships totaling $15,000. Donations to the Kenwood Explorers $14,344, and $11,523 of donations of AEDs and electrical work for the Kenwood Shopping Center, and other donations and grants totaling $1,000.Expenses $72,731 · revenue $120,434
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2794501
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $734,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $179,476
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $150,481 | $84,909 | $734,123 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $69,561 | $73,120 | $667,955 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $144,602 | $151,076 | $671,516 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $128,511 | $55,148 | $677,988 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Daren Ballach | August 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 94-2794501).
Questions about KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION is 94-2794501.
- Is KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS 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 KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Tony Ghisla.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KENWOOD FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $150,481, expenses of $84,909 and total assets of $734,123 at year end.
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