Michigan State Firemens Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR ITS MEMBERS TO DISSEMINATE THEIR PERCEPTIONS AND IDEAS FOR THE FIRE SERVICE. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SUPPRESSION, MANAGEMENT, AND PREVENTION. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE GREATER SAFETY TO LIFE AND PROPERTY AGAINST FIRE DANGER AND ANY OTHER EMERGENCY OR DISASTER, FOR ALL FIRE FIGHTERS AND CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
- Income
- $166,960
- Spending
- $206,274
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $45,579, secretary/tr
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
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
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)
- $47,918 spent. TO PROVIDE WRITTEN MATERIAL IN ALL ASPECTS OF FIREFIGHTING, RESCUE OPERATIONS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS. PROVIDE BOOKSTORE SERVICE TO INDIVIDUAL AND DEPARTMENT MEMBERS, ONE SOURCE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING MATERIALS.
- $36,394 spent. PREPARE AND PRINT "FIREPLUG" MAGAZINE TO KEEP FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE PERSONNEL INFORMED OF NEW AND UPDATED INFORMATION AND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS CURRENT ACTIVITY IN THE STATE. THE MAGAZINE IS PRINTED QUARTERLY AND SENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
- $28,239 spent. CONTINUING EDUCATION THROUGH TRAINING SEMINARS AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE. TRAINING DONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MSFA MEMORIAL AND EDUCATION SERVICES COMPANY, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
- $58,971 spent. TRAINING EVENTS, BOOKSTORE SUPPORT, MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING, FUNERAL SUPPORT, LINE OF DUTY DEATH PAYMENTS, AND MEMBER INSURANCE.
- TRAINING EVENTS, BOOKSTORE SUPPORT, MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING, FUNERAL SUPPORT, LINE OF DUTY DEATH PAYMENTS, AND MEMBER INSURANCE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare 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 2024.
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 July 1986.
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 November 4, 2026.
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