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EIN 45-2924572

Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Brewster
State
New York
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum operates a public museum that offers free guided tours of the Fire Fighter, a national landmark vessel. The vessel performs a water display three times per year, where it maneuvers in the harbor to show off its ability to shoot water from the monitors or water cannons, giving an estimated 6000 visitors this unique experience. Knowledgeable volunteers guide visitors on a tour of the entire vessel, attracting approximately 3000 visitors per year.
Total revenues
$624,420
2023
Total expenses
$290,150
2023
Total assets
$919,749
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

Visitors tour the entire vessel guided by knowledgeable volunteers. Attendance is approximately 3000 visitors per year
Vessel water display- three times per year ; the Fire Fighter boat maneuvers in the harbor to display its ability to shoot water from the monitors or water cannons. An estimated 6000 visitors have had this experience.

Who funds Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation2023 Grant Award$452,150

Personnel at Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Charles RitchiePresident$0
Michael HibbardSecretary$0
David BrownVice President$0
David NyceTreasurer$0

Financials for Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$591,801
Program services$20,599
Investment income and dividends$6,762
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,258
Total revenues$624,420

Form 990s for Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-05990View PDF
2022-122023-09-21990View PDF
2021-122022-04-19990View PDF
2020-122021-06-10990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $452,150 from Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
October 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 12, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
October 1, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
24 Locust Dr
Brewster, NY 10509
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Putnam County, NY
Website URL
americasfireboat.org/ 
Phone
(845) 612-1950
IRS details
EIN
45-2924572
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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