Nonprofit · EIN 61-1298681
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Also known as L0526 LEXINGTON PROFESSIONAL FIREFI
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $459,922 | $430,991 | $28,931 | $1,388,789 | $633,163 | $755,626 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $428,219 | $403,475 | $24,744 | $1,379,451 | $652,756 | $726,695 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,862
- Program service revenue
- $447,267
- Investment income
- $320
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $473
- Other revenue
- $473
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,223
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,720
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,554
- Accounting fees
- $8,875
- Occupancy
- $68,185
- Travel
- $2,266
- Depreciation
- $32,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,379,451
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,388,789
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $633,163
- Net assets, end of year
- $755,626
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,044,675
- Gross receipts
- $459,922
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN PLETZKE | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $20,593 |
| ANDREW STRAMER | SECRETARY Officer | 20 | $17,161 |
| MICHAEL MOFFIT | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $17,161 |
| MICHAEL KAMPHAKE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 8 | $6,864 |
| CHRISTOPHER SHERIDAN | PLATOON REP Officer | 8 | $5,148 |
| WESLEY WATTS | PLATOON REP Officer | 8 | $5,148 |
| JOSHUA KAYLOR | PLATOON REP Officer | 8 | $5,148 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN PLETZKE | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $17,852 |
| ANDREW STRAMER | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $14,876 |
| MICHAEL MOFFIT | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $14,876 |
| MICHAEL KAMPHAKE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $5,951 |
| CHRISTOPHER SHERIDAN | PLATOON REP Officer | 0 | $4,463 |
| WESLEY WATTS | PLATOON REP Officer | 0 | $4,463 |
| ROBERT MOTT | PLATOON REP Officer | 0 | $2,365 |
| JOSHUA KAYLOR | PLATOON REP Officer | 0 | $2,098 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2205 THUNDERSTICK DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40505-9002
- In care of
- % MICHAEL J MOFFIT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN PLETZKE, 2205 THUNDERSTICK DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40505
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN PLETZKE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (859) 608-0426
- Website
- www.iaff526.org
- Return prepared by
- MICHAEL A ROLF CPA & COMPANY
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES & PROTECTS INTERESTS OF ITS 627 MEMBER FIREFIGHTERS WORKING IN LEXINGTON, KY & FAYETTE COUNTY, KY, INCLUDING LABOR & GRIEVANCE NEGOTIATONS, EDUCATION & TRAINING, INSURING A SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT, ETC.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS DUES FROM ITS MEMBERS, A PORTION OF WHICH IS PASSED ON TO ITS STATE & NATIONAL AFFILIATES FOR SUPPORT & INFORMATION REGARDING ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE MEMBERSHIP, e,g, THE LATEST FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES & EQUIPMENT, WHAT OTHER LOCALS ARE DOING & ACCOMPLISHING IN NEGOTIATIONS, HEALTH & SAFETY, WORKER'S COMPENSATION, ETC. THE STATE & NATIONAL AFFILIATES ALSO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE LOCAL'S MEMBERS AT THEIR LEVEL.
- THE ORGANIZATION SENDS REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS CONFERENCES TO GIVE VOICE TO THE MEMBERS NEEDS & CONCERNS, TO VOTE ON ISSUES BEFORE THE ATTENDEES, TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS OF BUSINESS ISSUES ADDRESSED AT THESE MEETINGS, TO LEARN AT THE SEMINARS & OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AND TO INTERACT WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS & LOCALS.
- THE ORGANIZATION OWNS & MAINTAINS ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND MEETING FACILITIES LOCATED IN A BUILDING THEY CONSTRUCTED IN 2018.
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 | Not 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
- 61-1298681
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0160: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,388,789
- Income (IRS master file)
- $459,922
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $459,922 | $430,991 | $1,388,789 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $428,219 | $403,475 | $1,379,451 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $365,031 | $361,758 | $1,368,185 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 61-1298681).
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 61-1298681.
- Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1940.
- 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 December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. 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 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEVIN PLETZKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,593 (KEVIN PLETZKE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $459,922, expenses of $430,991 and total assets of $1,388,789 at year end.
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