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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2473390

CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Tax-exempt · PLAINFIELD, IN 46168

Financials

$1.5M$2.1M2022$1.6M$2.2M2023$370K$529K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$370,204$528,608-$158,404$1,483,310$321,917$1,161,393
August 31, 2024990$1,576,755$2,208,200-$631,445$1,631,558$236,189$1,395,369
August 31, 2023990$1,529,455$2,057,382-$527,927$2,592,784$422,665$2,170,119
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$360,463
Investment income
$9,741
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,473
Travel
$950
Depreciation
$26,093
Program services (functional)
$422,856
Management and general (functional)
$105,752

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,631,558
Total assets, end of year
$1,483,310
Total liabilities, end of year
$321,917
Net assets, end of year
$1,161,393
Land, buildings and equipment
$736,716
Net assets without donor restrictions
$363,424
Net assets with donor restrictions
$797,969
Gross receipts
$370,204
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
IN

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOMMY NELMSPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
ANTHONY VALERIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN BENTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT ORNELASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CALVIN RALLSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACK WACHSMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN CEASERCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
AVERY SODERMANTREASURER
Officer
1$0
JESSE DOUCETTECHAIRMAN - ELECT
Officer
1$0
LOU CURLEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BENTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$6,450
JOHN CEASERCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$3,100
TOMMY NELMSPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
ANTHONY VALERIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT ORNELASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CALVIN RALLSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACK WACHSMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AVERY SODERMANTREASURER
Officer
1$0
JESSE DOUCETTECHAIRMAN - ELECT
Officer
1$0
LOU CURLEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN PILGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$4,200
JOHN CEASERCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$3,500
TOMMY NELMSPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
ANTHONY VALERIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK STONERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DARIN BIBEAUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AVERY SODERMANTREASURER
Officer
1$0
JESSE DOUCETTECHAIRMAN - ELECT
Officer
1$0
LOU CURLEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2155 COMMERCIAL DR, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168-8012
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BILL WALD, 1113 MURFREESBORO RD SUITE 106-142, FRANKLIN, TN 37064
Signed the 990
BILL WALD, CEO
Phone
(317) 837-1500
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM FOR TESTING AND CERTIFYING CHIMNEY INDUSTRY CODES, SAFETY REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES AND INSPECTIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATION - THE CSIA CERTIFIED CHIMNEY SWEEP AND CSIA CERTIFIED DRYER EXHAUST TECHNICIAN CREDENTIALS ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE THAT HOMEOWNERS ARE ABLE TO QUALIFY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS BEFORE SERVICE IS PROVIDED.
    Expenses $10,847 · revenue $164,763
  • EDUCATION - CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA PROVIDES SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR CHIMNEY AND VENTING PROFESSIONALS, HOME INSPECTORS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND OTHERS INVESTED IN THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF AMERICA'S VENTING SYSTEMS.
    Expenses $76,087 · revenue $166,567
  • SAFETY EDUCATION - PUBLICATIONS WHICH PROVIDE HOMEOWNERS EASY TO UNDERSTAND TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT COMMON CHIMNEY AND VENTING ISSUES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO MAKE EDUCATED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HOME'S CHIMNEY AND VENTING SYSTEMS.
    Expenses $1,195 · revenue $28,915
  • Expenses $334,727 · revenue $218

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
22-2473390
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
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,483,310
Income (IRS master file)
$370,204

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$370,204$528,608$1,483,310XML
990August 2024$1,576,755$2,208,200$1,631,558XML
990August 2023$1,529,455$2,057,382$2,592,784XML
990August 2022$1,662,591$1,761,950$3,117,710IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––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 22-2473390).

Questions about CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA is 22-2473390.
Is CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA 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 CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA 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 CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BILL WALD.
Who are the officers and directors of CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $370,204, expenses of $528,608 and total assets of $1,483,310 at year end.

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