Nonprofit · EIN 23-7189906
WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $412,344 | $347,481 | $64,863 | $497,308 | $40,320 | $456,988 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $418,211 | $355,490 | $62,721 | $416,281 | $47,150 | $369,131 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $413,539 | $344,096 | $69,443 | $359,055 | $52,645 | $306,410 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,220
- Program service revenue
- $307,255
- Investment income
- $14,869
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,250
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $650
- Travel
- $419
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $416,281
- Total assets, end of year
- $497,308
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,320
- Net assets, end of year
- $456,988
- Publicly traded securities
- $274,756
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $456,988
- Gross receipts
- $412,344
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Breuer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Denzien | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Goplin | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Todd Eckes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Lipski | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nathaniel Melby | Sergeant at Arms Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BJ DeMaa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Dallas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Mathias | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Murphy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Olson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jayson Heckel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Renderman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Fennig | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Hansen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Lipski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Breuer | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Denzien | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Todd Eckes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Pulvermacher | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nathaniel Melby | Sergeant at Arms Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Dallas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Hansen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BJ DeMaa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Renderman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Olson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Garrison | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jayson Heckel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Fennig | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Mathias | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Pulvermacher | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Lipski | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Breuer | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Todd Eckes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Stanley | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nathaniel Melby | Sergeant at Arms Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Dallas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Hansen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BJ DeMaa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Renderman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Olson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Garrison | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jayson Heckel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Fennig | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Mathias | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11801 W SILVER SPRING DR STE 200, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-3092
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- John Breuer President
- Signed the 990
- Todd Eckes, Treasurer
- Phone
- (414) 501-2603
- Website
- https://wsfca.com
- Return prepared by
- WAM CPA Services LLC
Mission
The Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Assocation serves by providing leadership, education, advocacy, and networking opportunities to its members.
Program accomplishments
- The Association's Annual Conference and Tradeshow is held to provide educational sessions for Wisconsin Fire Chiefs and Chief Officers. The conference also provides networking opportunities and the ability to meet with vendors to learn about the newest products and services.
- The Wisconsin Fire Chief Magazine is published quarterly and is distributed to members of the association.
- The Association also hosts a separate conference titled Winter In Service which is a 2 day course meant to provide registrants with various managerial, administrative, & leadership skills.
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7189906
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $497,308
- Income (IRS master file)
- $412,344
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $412,344 | $347,481 | $497,308 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $418,211 | $355,490 | $416,281 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $413,539 | $344,096 | $359,055 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $286,924 | $280,556 | $299,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-7189906).
Questions about WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION is 23-7189906.
- Is WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1978.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS 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 WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names John Breuer President.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $412,344, expenses of $347,481 and total assets of $497,308 at year end.
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