Nonprofit · EIN 20-8699153
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Also known as L4576 NEW HANOVER COUNTY PROFESSION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WILMINGTON, NC 28408
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,245 | $56,178 | $1,067 | $15,618 | $0 | $15,618 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $48,749 | $58,567 | -$9,818 | $14,551 | $0 | $14,551 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $53,190 | $58,491 | -$5,301 | $24,369 | $0 | $24,369 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,298
- Membership dues
- $36,962
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,720
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $617
- Other revenue
- $12,645
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,950
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $757
- Other expenses
- $53,471
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,618
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,618
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,618
- Gross receipts
- $60,814
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Geary | President | 20 | $0 |
| Steven Arone | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Laura Leigh Bransford | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Batson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| David Morgan | Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Hunt | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Sheila Guzman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Geary | President | 7 | $0 |
| Steven Arone | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Leigh Bransford | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Batson | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| David Morgan | Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Hardy | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Sheila Guzman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Geary | President | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Arone | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Leigh Bransford | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Batson | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Benjamin Ward | Member At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Hardy | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Joshua Chambless | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 16493, WILMINGTON, NC 28408-6493
- In care of
- % JEREMY ASHLEY KING
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 16493, Wilmington NC 28412
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Peter Batson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (910) 622-7627
Mission
The New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4576, primarily exists to benefit the members of the association and community.
Program accomplishments
- Local 4576 of the IAFF, also known as, New Hanover County Professional Firefighter Association accomplishments carried out that qualifies this organization for exempt status is the fact that the funds acquired by this organization are to support the 101 members in pursuit of labor rights, and to create a more beneficial workplace. This organization also provides assistance to members and at time the public with any charitable means, as decided by the membership and excecutive board.
- Continued Cancer Screening Coverage through efforts of union representation, working with the county administration, and county commission.
- Continued discussions with County Commissioners and upper management, have resulted in serious consideration of the county granting separation allowance for New Hanover County Firefighters.
- New Hanover County Professional Firefighters, Local 4576, of the International Association of Firefighters, have represented several local union members this past year in dealing with management. Through membership of the IAFF, the individuals have been educated and able to exercise their labor rights, and make informed decisions, thereby defending their positions at New Hanover County.
- The New Hanover County Professional Firefighters, Local 4576, is able to offer cancer insurance through a special rate to local members.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8699153
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J40)
- Group exemption
- 0160: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,618
- Income (IRS master file)
- $60,814
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- November 14, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $57,245 | $56,178 | $15,618 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $48,749 | $58,567 | $14,551 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $53,190 | $58,491 | $24,369 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Peter Batson | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Jeremy King | September 30, 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 20-8699153).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS is 20-8699153.
- Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2016.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS 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 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,245, expenses of $56,178 and total assets of $15,618 at year end.
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