International Association of Fire Fighters
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What it says it does
THE OBJECTIVES AND AIMS OF THE UNION IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHER DEGREE OF SKILL AND EFFICIENCY, THE MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE, CAREFUL OBSERVANCE OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE CULTIVATION OF A CLOSER DEGREE OF FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG IT MEMBERS IN ORDER TO SECURE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC PRIVILEGES THAT ARE DUE TO ALL PERSONS. WE FIGHT TO ADVANCE AND PROTECT WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND THE QUALITY OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CITIZEN OF BOULDER AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THAT WE SERVE.
- Income
- $177,715
- Spending
- $113,147
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 (3)
- $54,962 spent. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE UNION WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH DUES PAID TO THEIR AFFILIATES SUCH AS IAFF AND CPFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.
- $29,161 spent. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE UNION WAS ACHIEVED BY PROVIDING LIFE INSURANCE, WELLNESS TESTS AND VARIOUS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS.
- $19,050 spent. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE UNION WAS ACHIEVED BY COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, LEGAL EXPENSES AND POLITICAL ACTION EXPENDITURES.
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.
Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 March 1959.
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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