International Association of Fire Fighters
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
The organization is a firefighters labor union that provides representation for members including collective bargaining, grievance handling, and workers compensation support. It conducts monthly membership meetings and participates in labor and legislative conferences. The organization also supports charitable causes including Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Special Olympics of Ohio, First Responder Bridge, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Starr House, IAFF locals, and provides scholarships to high school and college students.
- Income
- $70,208
- Spending
- $38,809
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (1)
- $29,588 spent. The organization is a firefighters labor union that represents its members in labor relations and workplace matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, grievance processing, and workers compensation matters with legal support. The organization conducts monthly membership meetings to address union business and promote member engagement, fellowship, and camaraderie. It participates in labor and legislative conferences to advocate for issues affecting firefighters and public safety professionals. In furtherance of its mission and community support goals, the organization provides charitable contributions to organizations such as Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Special Olympics of Ohio, First Responder Bridge, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Starr House, and other IAFF-affiliated locals. The organization also provides scholarships to high school and college students to support educational advancement and community development.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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