International Association of Fire Fighters
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What it says it does
The New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4576, primarily exists to benefit the members of the association and community.
- Income
- $57,245
- Spending
- $56,178
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- Local 4576 of the IAFF, also known as, New Hanover County Professional Firefighter Association accomplishments carried out that qualifies this organization for exempt status is the fact that the funds acquired by this organization are to support the 101 members in pursuit of labor rights, and to create a more beneficial workplace. This organization also provides assistance to members and at time the public with any charitable means, as decided by the membership and excecutive board.
- Continued Cancer Screening Coverage through efforts of union representation, working with the county administration, and county commission.
- Continued discussions with County Commissioners and upper management, have resulted in serious consideration of the county granting separation allowance for New Hanover County Firefighters.
- New Hanover County Professional Firefighters, Local 4576, of the International Association of Firefighters, have represented several local union members this past year in dealing with management. Through membership of the IAFF, the individuals have been educated and able to exercise their labor rights, and make informed decisions, thereby defending their positions at New Hanover County.
- The New Hanover County Professional Firefighters, Local 4576, is able to offer cancer insurance through a special rate to local members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2016.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1959.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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