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International Association of Fire Fighters

EIN 31-0559934 · Columbus, OH

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What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ALL OHIO FIREFIGHTERS THROUGH FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN OHIO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

THIS YEAR,THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED ITS BI-ANNUAL OAPFF CONVENTION IN ADDITION TO SENDING REPRESENTATIVES TO 9 CONFERENCES & MEETINGS IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA. THESE MEETINGS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET & EXCHANGE INFORMATION & IDEAS REGARDING THEIR PROFESSION WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS.THE BEST OF THESE ARE SHARED WITH THE OAPFF MEMBERSHIP UPON THEIR RETURN TO OHIO.
THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS PAC & PCE, IS INVOLVED IN RESEARCHING AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FAVORABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND CAMPAIGNS OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING PUBLIC OFFICE. THE INDIVIDUALS ARE CHOSEN BASED ON THEIR SUPPORT OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO OHIO FIREFIGHTERS. THIS ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS REGISTERED LOBBYISTS ON STAFF.
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE AFL-CIO. DUES ARE PAID TO THE AFL-CIO ON BEHALF OF EACH OF THE APPX 14,109 MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE AFL-CIO PROVIDES SUPPORT & RESOURCES TO THE ORGANIZATION & ITS MEMBERSHIP.
WHILE THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT ADDED OR CHANGED ANY SERVICES, THOSE THAT ARE REPORTED EACH YEAR VARY SINCE REPORTING IS BASED ON EXPENDITURES THAT PARTICULAR YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 December 2024.
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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