Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts
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What it says it does
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION CONCERNING FIRE PROTECTION.
- Income
- $172,794
- Spending
- $181,623
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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 October 31, 2024, 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 October 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- ANNUAL CONFERENCE: AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR TRUSTEES, COMMISSIONERS, CHIEF OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, PENSION FUND BOARD MEMBERS IS HELD ANNUALLY. DURING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEMBERS GATHER TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, VERY INFORMATIVE PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ALL FIRE DISTRICTS, WHETHER THEY BE VOLUNTEER, PAID OR PART PAID. TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED; TAX LEVY AND BUDGETS, LEGAL UPDATES, THE LEGAL PROCESS, LABOR CONTRACTS, PROMOTIONAL PROCESS, INVESTING FUNDS, AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES. THE CONFERENCE IS WHERE MEMBERS CAN SHARE IDEAS WITH THEIR PEERS. THIS CONFERENCE IS HELD IN THE WINTER ON A THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. TRUSTEES EARN MORE THAN THREE CEU HOURS WHICH IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR THOSE TRUSTEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE 3-PART ADVANCED TRUSTEE TRAINING PROGRAM. PENSION BOARD MEMBERS CAN EARN THEIR 16 CEU BY ATTENDING THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE.
- ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR: THE ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR IS HELD IN OCTOBER AND IS HOSTED BY THE LISLE-WOODRIDGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. TRUSTEES EARN THREE CE HOURS WHICH IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR THOSE TRUSTEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE 3-PART ESSENTIAL TRUSTEE TRAINING PROGRAM. PENSION BOARD MEMBERS CAN EARN 3 CE HOURS FOR ATTENDING.
- MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: NIAFPD MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WIHT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR. DURING THE CONFERENCE, THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS HELD ON SATURDAY MORNING.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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)(6) business league.
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)(6) business league 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 October 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 August 1998.
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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