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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1153386

THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HICKORY, NC 28603

Financials

$112K$75K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$111,993$74,601$37,392$123,190–$123,190
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$74,751
Program service revenue
$32,650
Investment income
$2,660
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,932

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,247
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$563
Printing, publications and postage
$771
Other expenses
$64,020
Program services (functional)
$73,067

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$85,798
Total assets, end of year
$123,190
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$123,190
Cash, savings and investments
$123,190
Gross receipts
$136,875

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS RAPERTREASURER0$0
TIM HENSHAWPRESIDENT0$0
CHARLES ELDRIDGE1ST VICE PRE0$0
TONY SMART2ND VICE PRE0$0
BRITTANY LINGLESECRETARY0$0
BRIAN KELLYPAST PRESIDE0$0
TOM BENDERCHAPLAIN0$0
STEPHEN CRAIGWESTERN REGI0$0
WES GRAHAMWESTERN REGI0$0
KEVIN TIPTONWESTERN REGI0$0
BOBBY CARMONCENTRAL REGI0$0
JON WILLIAMCENTRAL REGI0$0
JUSTIN MCLAURINCENTRAL REGI0$0
TRAVIS JOHNSONEASTERN REGI0$0
AMY BURTONEASTERN REGI0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID STONEEASTERN REGI0$0
CHARLIE JOHNSONEX-OFFICIO M0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9494, HICKORY, NC 28603-9494
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 9494, Hickory NC 28603
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Thomas Raper, PO Box 9494, Hickory NC 28603
Signed the 990-EZ
THOMAS RAPER, TREASURER
Phone
(828) 261-7288
Return prepared by
STEPHEN P PRIESTLEY CPA PLLC

Mission

THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHAL'S ASSOCIATION IS AN ASSOCIATION OF FIRE INSPECTION, PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION PROFESSIONALS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEDICATED TO THE SAVING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY THROUGH FIRE PREVENTION.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ANNUAL FIRE MARSHAL INSTITUTE- WEEK LONG TRAINING CONFERENCE FOR FIRE INSPECTIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND COMMUNITY SAFETY EDUCATION.
    Expenses $45,807
  • FALL AND SPRING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR FIRE INSPECTORES OFFERED ACCROSS THE STATE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
    Expenses $18,013
  • SCHOLARSHIPS- (3 TO CHILDREN OF MEMBERS, 1 TO AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) FOR COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION.
    Expenses $6,000 · grants $6,000
  • SPONSORSHIPS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESK REDUCTION TRAINING CONFERENCES: NC FIRE PREVENTION AND NC FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION CONFERENCE.
    Expenses $3,247 · grants $3,247

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1153386
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$123,190
Income (IRS master file)
$136,875

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$111,993$74,601$123,190XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Thomas Raper
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Thomas Raper
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: THOMAS RAPER
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 56-1153386).

Questions about THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC is 56-1153386.
Is THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
Are donations to THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC 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 THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC 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 THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Thomas Raper.
Who are the officers and directors of THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE NORTH CAROLINA FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $111,993, expenses of $74,601 and total assets of $123,190 at year end.

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