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EIN 33-0294056

County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Bellflower
State
California
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association celebrates the history of American fire service and highlights the contributions made by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. The organization restores antique fire equipment for display in order to tell the story of the American Fire Service with an emphasis on the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. In addition, it maintains an insurance program for disabled or injured firefighters.
Total revenues
$924,506
2023
Total expenses
$916,528
2023
Total assets
$1,656,693
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association

The organization currently houses and restores antique fire equipment for show and display. The goal is to tell the history of the American Fire Service in general terms, while emphasizing the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's contributions to that history.In 2023 the Museum hosted over 60 events including:LACO Contract Cities NightAnnual Retirees Luncheon2 Recruit Class Graduation dinners. LACOFD Valor Awards10th Anniversary of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Burn-over.City of Bellflower Bravo AwardsCity of Bellflower State of the City luncheon.First Annual Wellness Seminar.Restoration projects and vehicle maintenance continue.Added sound reducing photo boards to the Museum walls.
The organization maintains an insurance program for disabled or injured firemen.

Who funds County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Allison and Bennett Rosenthal Charitable FoundationGeneral Support$10,300
W Sherman Winseman FoundationCash Donation for Organization's Charitable Purpose$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$125

Personnel at County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association

NameTitleCompensation
Paul SchneiderTreasurer$6,600
Paul OylerSecretary$9,000
Ernie RamirezVice President$7,200

Financials for County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$692,072
Program services$220,409
Investment income and dividends$10,762
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$1,263
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$924,506

Form 990s for County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-21990View PDF
2022-122023-07-14990View PDF
2021-122022-05-26990View PDF
2020-122021-07-12990View PDF
2019-122020-12-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,300 from The Allison and Bennett Rosenthal Charitable Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Vilcek Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9834 Flora Vista St
Bellflower, CA 90706
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
lacountyfiremuseum.com/ 
Phone
(562) 925-0234
IRS details
EIN
33-0294056
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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