American Pyrotechnics
The association is organized to represent manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and importers in the U.S. fireworks industry; to encourage safety in design and use of fireworks; to provide information and support to the industry and to promote responsible regulation of fireworks.
American Pyrotechnics at a glance
In short: American Pyrotechnics gave $22K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,850
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,925
- Median grant
- $10,925
- Total assets
- $1,505,113
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Pyrotechnics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Pyrotechnic Safety & ($13K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Pyrotechnic Safety & Southport, NC | Program Support | $12,850 |
| National Fireworks Association Muncie, IN | Program Support | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,505,113 | $1,562,113 | $1,471,737 | $21,850 | 2 | $53,394 |
| 2024 | $1,440,119 | $1,409,535 | $1,300,725 | — | — | $53,915 |
| 2023 | $1,330,068 | $1,339,913 | $1,133,043 | — | — | $31,190 |
| 2022 | $1,132,285 | $1,124,586 | $989,073 | — | — | $1,754 |
| 2021 | $989,782 | $1,004,974 | $790,880 | — | — | $958 |
| 2020 | $727,908 | $971,817 | $785,380 | — | — | $3,160 |
About American Pyrotechnics
Based on IRS filings
American Pyrotechnics is a public charity, based in Southport, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $53K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Pyrotechnics is led by Ian Gilfillan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ian Gilfillan
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chester Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Grucci
Director
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Foti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herb Chan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Burns
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rozzi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Trout
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Collar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie L. Heckman
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $234K (2025)
Brian Panther
Vice President
President → Director, 2022
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Sprague
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cartolano
2nd Past President
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → 2nd Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ingram
1st Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → 1st Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Pelkey
Treasurer
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Michael Collar (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tad Trout (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ken Sprague (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Annelise Gillespie (2024) — Member Servi
- Former: William Weimer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daryl Marmon (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Cindy Cheung (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Wald (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Vitale (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $234K, to Julie L Heckman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about American Pyrotechnics
How much does American Pyrotechnics give each year?
American Pyrotechnics gave $22K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Pyrotechnics?
American Pyrotechnics reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
Where does American Pyrotechnics operate?
American Pyrotechnics has awarded grants in Indiana, North Carolina.
What is American Pyrotechnics's EIN?
American Pyrotechnics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0692208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
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