2026-03-03T14:16:55-08:00 2025-12-31 823703069 HOLMQUIST LIEWALD LLP 3415 CERRITOS AVE LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 990 2025-01-01 330294056 County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association COUN 5629250234 9834 Flora Vista Street Bellflower CA 90706 Paul Schneider Treasurer 2026-03-03 true Louise Liewald CPA P00370400 5627994975 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Paul Oyler 9834 Flora Vista Street Bellflower CA 90706 1496908 false X www.lacountyfiremuseum.com X 1987 CA The Mission of the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum is to (A) celebrate the history of American fire service and the contributions made to that history by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, (B)employ the popularity of the fire service as a means to motivate our youth to learn various school topics by showing how those topics pertain to the fire service, (C) document and present the evolution, history and impact of fire-based EMS, (D)acquire artifacts, apparatus, photographs, documents and other materials which assist in the presentation of our history,(E)restore antique fire apparatus to accurately reflect their respective histories. The vision of The County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association is to provide a world-class facility within which to celebrate our history, entertain through a fire service-themed restaurant and banquet facility, educate our visitors in the history of the fire service while promoting public safety. 7 7 0 7 0 156783 528018 769563 906934 123744 61956 360 0 1050450 1496908 0 0 0 0 0 797575 1044476 797575 1044476 252875 452432 1899005 2399678 17511 18406 1881494 2381272 The Mission of the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum is to (A) celebrate the history of American fire service and the contributions made to that history by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, (B)employ the popularity of the fire service as a means to motivate our youth to learn various school topics by showing how those topics pertain to the fire service, (C) document and present the evolution, history and impact of fire-based EMS, (D)acquire artifacts, apparatus, photographs, documents and other materials which assist in the presentation of our history,(E)restore antique fire apparatus to accurately reflect their respective histories. The vision of The County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association is to provide a world-class facility within which to celebrate our history, entertain through a fire service-themed restaurant and banquet facility, educate our visitors in the history of the fire service while promoting public safety. false false 720548 168470 The organization currently houses and restores antique fire equipment for show and display. The goal is to tell the history of the American Fire Service in general terms, while emphasizing the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's contributions to that history. 194553 222776 The organization maintains an insurance program for disabled or injured firemen. 915101 true false false false false false false true false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false CA X Christine Megorden 9493220069 9834 Flora Vista Street Bellflower CA 90706 X Paul Oyler President 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ernie Ramirez Vice President 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gil Garcia Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joe Woyjeck Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pete Martinez Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Schneider Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rick Klemendt Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim McIntyre Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donato Diagillo Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 528018 528018 Disability Insurance 524298 222776 222776 Documentary 91995 91995 Membership Dues & Assessments 515688 515688 Museum Admission 900099 13019 13019 Museum Merchandise 448000 56615 56615 6841 6841 906934 61956 61956 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Income 900099 0 1496908 968890 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21401 21401 11615 11615 0 0 0 0 20930 20930 5767 5767 0 0 18174 18174 12258 12258 0 0 0 0 50341 50341 28707 28707 Disability Insurance 194553 194553 Documentary Expenses 95250 95250 Museum Expense 94186 94186 Museum Merchandise 66284 66284 425010 363125 61885 1044476 915101 129375 0 175261 182373 589111 845296 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1111056 594607 566790 516449 567843 855558 0 0 0 2 1899005 2399678 17494 18328 17 78 17511 18406 X 1881494 2381272 1881494 2381272 1899005 2399678 452432 47346 X X false false false X 596095 822800 692073 704543 1043886 3859397 1093502 73982 221672 222163 391245 2002564 0 0 0 1689597 896782 913745 926706 1435131 5861961 0 0 5861961 36659 4496 3774 6979 15908 67816 0 36659 4496 3774 6979 15908 67816 0 494 201 277 972 1726750 901479 917796 933685 1451039 5930749 0.98840 0.99090 0.01140 0.00890 X X X true 659332 216962 442370 293326 255883 37443 7381 7381 151017 114381 36636 516449 78 78 X Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o The museum currently houses and restores antique fire equipment for show and display. Part X : FIN48 Footnote Antique Fire Engines:Our facility showcases about 60 antique fire engines, including fire engines from the 1860s through the 1970s from our diverse collection, our bellflower location, currently donated by the city of bellflower, serves as a temporary showroom as we work towards a permanent home. The collection includes fire engines pulled to fires by men, six-horse drawn steam fire engines, Los Angeles County Fire Department Equipment dating back to the 1920s, the "Disneyland" fire engine, Model T Fire Engines, and 1950s fire engines. The County of Los Angeles Fire Museum is the only place to come and see the world famous engine and squad 51 from the hit 1970s television series, "Emergency". The vehicles are complemented by a vast collection of photographs, tools, early paramedic equipment, uniforms, firefighting gear, helmets, badges and historical documents and artifacts. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization has no committee with the authority to act on behalf of the baord of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The tax return is available for all directors of the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum to review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization will provide all governing documents upon request. All state and federal forms are also made available. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Alarm & Security: Column (A) - Total = $11002; Column (B) - Program Services = $11002; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Service Charges: Column (A) - Total = $4354; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $4354; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Brokerage Fees: Column (A) - Total = $6836; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6836; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Charitable Giving: Column (A) - Total = $3249; Column (B) - Program Services = $3249; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Contractors: Column (A) - Total = $28090; Column (B) - Program Services = $28090; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Dues and Subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $15259; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $15259; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Gardening: Column (A) - Total = $360; Column (B) - Program Services = $360; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Misc Program Expense: Column (A) - Total = $39103; Column (B) - Program Services = $39103; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Museum Support: Column (A) - Total = $63030; Column (B) - Program Services = $63030; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $9715; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $9715; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $25721; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $25721; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Property Taxes: Column (A) - Total = $19570; Column (B) - Program Services = $19570; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $13970; Column (B) - Program Services = $13970; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone, Internet, Cable: Column (A) - Total = $7858; Column (B) - Program Services = $7858; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TGIS Events: Column (A) - Total = $30473; Column (B) - Program Services = $30473; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Trash: Column (A) - Total = $3422; Column (B) - Program Services = $3422; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Utilities: Column (A) - Total = $23654; Column (B) - Program Services = $23654; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Vehicle Collection Expense: Column (A) - Total = $62863; Column (B) - Program Services = $62863; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Volunteer Meals: Column (A) - Total = $16590; Column (B) - Program Services = $16590; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Website Fees: Column (A) - Total = $39891; Column (B) - Program Services = $39891; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0