Glendale Chapter of United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association
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What it says it does
THE GLENDALE CHAPTER OF THE UNITED PHOENIX FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (THE "CHAPTER OR THE "GLENDALE CHAPTER") IS A LABOR ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AND THE EXTENDED "FIRE DEPARTMENT FAMILY" FOR NON-RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA. ALSO, UNDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY OF GLENDALE, THE CHAPTER ASSISTS IN IMPROVING RECRUITMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
- Income
- $74,480
- Spending
- $58,061
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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 (3)
- THE CHAPTER WILL OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AND EXTENDED FIRE DEPARTMENT FAMILY FOR UNFORESEEN, UNCOMPENSATED MEDICAL AND/OR FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES.
- FACILITATED AND MANAGED "STATION KITTY" FUNDS THROUGH VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS TO SUPPORT FIREHOUSE COMMUNAL NEEDS, INCLUDING MEALS, BASIC SUPPLIES, AND DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS.
- THE CHAPTER ALSO PAYS A DEATH BENEFIT TO A MEMBER WHO DIES WHILE A NON-RETIRED MEMBER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CHAPTER ALSO PAYS A MONTHLY STIPEND TO A CHAPLAIN FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FOR WHICH PUBLIC FUNDS ARE NOT USED.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)(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 November 6, 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 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 December 2020.
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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