What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS is 99-6008848.

Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1940.

Are donations to INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-deductible?

No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.

When is the next return of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS 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 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 2025.

Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AARON LENCHANKO.

Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 20 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,096 (ROBERT LEE, PRESIDENT/BU).

How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,413,338, expenses of $2,189,674 and total assets of $4,572,829 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 99-6008848

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

Also known as L1463 HAWIIAN ISLANDS

Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96814

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2025	990	$2,413,338	$2,189,674	$223,664	$4,572,829	$1,835,348	$2,737,481
December 31, 2024	990	$2,306,694	$2,031,424	$275,270	$4,350,864	$1,837,047	$2,513,817
December 31, 2023	990	$2,154,718	$2,082,269	$72,449	$4,147,239	$1,908,692	$2,238,547

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $0
Program service revenue: $2,396,101
Investment income: $600
Other revenue: $16,637

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees: $263,596
Other salaries and wages: $368,437
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $768,380
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Legal fees: $234,644
Accounting fees: $26,053
Occupancy: $35,577
Travel: $18,478
Depreciation: $67,857
Program services (functional): $1,905,195
Management and general (functional): $284,479

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $4,350,864
Total assets, end of year: $4,572,829
Total liabilities, end of year: $1,835,348
Net assets, end of year: $2,737,481
Land, buildings and equipment: $3,533,969
Net assets without donor restrictions: $2,737,481
Gross receipts: $2,413,338
Employees: 26
Year formed: 1963
State of legal domicile: HI

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
ROBERT LEE	PRESIDENT/BU Officer	45	$165,096
AARON LENCHANKO	SECRETARY/TR Officer	12	$11,700
ANDREW FUKUDA	OA DIV CHAIR Trustee or director	7	$6,900
NICHOLAS PANANGANAN	KA DIV CHAIR Trustee or director	7	$6,900
KANOA SHANNON	MA DIV CHAIR Trustee or director	7	$6,900
CHARLES SPAIN	HI DIV CHAIR Trustee or director	7	$6,900
JOSEPH LYAU	ARFF DIV CHA Trustee or director	7	$4,600
WILLIAM THORNOCK	OA DIV RECOR Trustee or director	3	$4,200
MICHAEL HADLOCK	OA DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JAY HOKAMA	OA DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
KEVIN CALLEON	OA DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
KAULANA KAMA	OA DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
FRED CASTILLO	OA DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JACE SCHAEFER	KA DIV RECOR Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JAY FUJITA	MA DIV RECOR Trustee or director	3	$4,200

5 more people on this return

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
JEREMEY-BO IRVINE	MA DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
IVAN HIGASHI	HI DIV RECOR Trustee or director	3	$4,200
TAY SOARES	HI DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
DESMOND YOGI	ARFF DIV REC Trustee or director	3	$4,200
SHAY HIROTA	ARFF DIV REP Trustee or director	3	$4,200

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
ROBERT LEE	PRESIDENT Officer	45	$170,109
AARON LENCHANKO	SECRETARY/TR Officer	12	$11,700
ANDREW FUKUDA	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
NICHOLAS PANANGANAN	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
KANOA SHANNON	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
CHARLES SPAIN	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
JOSEPH LYAU	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$4,988
KEVIN CALLEON	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
FRED CASTILLO	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JAY FUJITA	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
MICHAEL HADLOCK	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
IVAN HIGASHI	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JAY HOKAMA	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JEREMEY-BO IRVINE	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	7	$4,200
KAULANA KAMA	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JACE SCHAEFER	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
TAY SOARES	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
WILLIAM THORNOCK	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
SHAY HIROTA	DIV REP Trustee or director	3	$875
DESMOND YOGI	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$875

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
ROBERT LEE	PRESIDENT Officer	45	$168,006
JASON SILVA	LEGAL COUNSE Highest-paid employee	40	$106,004
AARON LENCHANKO	SECRETARY/TR Officer	12	$11,700
CHARLES SPAIN	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
ANDREW FUKUDA	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
JEREMEY-BO IRVINE	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
BLAIR YAMASHITA	DIV CHAIRMAN Trustee or director	7	$6,900
WILLIAM THORNOCK	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
RUSSELL WONG	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	–	$4,200
IVAN HIGASHI	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	–	$4,200
RICHARD FONG III	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	–	$4,200
JAY HOKAMA	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	–	$4,200
MICHAEL HADLOCK	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	–	$4,200
KANOA SHANNON	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JAY FUJITA	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
NICHOLAS PANANGANAN	DIV RECORDER Trustee or director	3	$4,200
FRED CASTILLO	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$4,200
JOSEPH LYAU	AIRPORT REP Trustee or director	3	$4,200
MICHAEL KANESHIRO	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$2,450
KEVIN CALLEON	DIV BOARD Trustee or director	3	$1,750

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): 1018 PALM DR, HONOLULU, HI 96814-1929
In care of: % THOMAS OKIMOTO
Principal officer (990 for 2025): AARON LENCHANKO, 1018 PALM DRIVE, HONOLULU, HI 968141929
Signed the 990: AARON LENCHANKO, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone: (808) 949-1566
Website: WWW.HAWAIIFIREFIGHTERS.ORG
Return prepared by: MC GROUP HAWAII INC

Mission

UNION OPERATIONS FOR MEMBERS
990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

ADMINISTRATION OF UNION BENEFITS.
ADMINISTRATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 2000 PLUS 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 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: 99-6008848
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible: No
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): $4,572,829
Income (IRS master file): $2,413,338

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2025	$2,413,338	$2,189,674	$4,572,829	XML
990	December 2024	$2,306,694	$2,031,424	$4,350,864	IRS
990	December 2023	$2,154,718	$2,082,269	$4,147,239	XML
990	December 2022	$2,060,037	$2,194,024	$4,122,456	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2019	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2018	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2017	–	–	–	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 99-6008848).

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 99-6008848.
Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1940.
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 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 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AARON LENCHANKO.
Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 20 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,096 (ROBERT LEE, PRESIDENT/BU).
How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,413,338, expenses of $2,189,674 and total assets of $4,572,829 at year end.

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