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International Assoc of Fire Fighters

Public charity · Grantmaker Fort Collins, CO EIN: 23-7082518 Website

Iaff 1945 serves it's members good and welfare through representation in the community and in representation of the members in dealings with the governing bodies of our employers. We also contribute to, and sponsor, public safety events and assist with local disaster preparedness and relief efforts.

International Assoc of Fire Fighters at a glance

In short: International Assoc of Fire Fighters gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$24,917
-16.2% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
3
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$8,306
-16.2% vs 2024
Median grant
$8,166
Total assets
$345,905
+5.7% vs 2024
Primary geography
Illinois (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who International Assoc of Fire Fighters funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Muscular Dystrophy Association: $11KMuscular Dystrophy Association$11KOperation Warm: $8KOperation Warm$8KColorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation: $6KColorado Professional FireFighters Foundation$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Muscular Dystrophy Association ($11K). Together the top 3 received $25K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoDenverPhiladelphia

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2019 0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024 3 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Muscular Dystrophy Association Chicago, ILGeneral Support$10,751
Operation Warm Philadelphia, PACoats to Local Kids$8,166
Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation Denver, COGeneral Support$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$345,905$252,325$233,263$24,9173$4,083
2024$327,369$245,890$232,594$29,7263$6,155
2023$314,249$217,947$188,349$28,4653$1,341
2022$285,301$195,651$175,291———
2021$264,077$196,285$143,926———
2020$211,380$187,951$184,402———
2019$207,681$175,661$140,291———

About International Assoc of Fire Fighters

Based on IRS filings

International Assoc of Fire Fighters is a public charity, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $346K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $4K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

International Assoc of Fire Fighters is led by Eric Cook, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Eric Cook

    President

    At Large Member → President, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    $6K (2022) → $16K (2025)

  • Luke Phippen

    Vice President

    Secretary → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    $5K (2019) → $11K (2025)

  • Alex Shubin

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    $6K (2021) → $11K (2025)

  • Carlos Meza

    At Large Member

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    $2K (2023) → $11K (2025)

  • Lindsay Bourdon

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    $5K (2023) → $11K (2025)

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Jason Mantas (2019–2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Chris Dini (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Lindsay Niles (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Robert Allen Bourdon (2019–2021) — At Large Member
  • Former: Andrew Morris (2019–2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Justin Moinester (2019–2020) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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

Eric Cook — President: $16KEric CookPresident$16KLuke Phippen — Vice President: $11KLuke PhippenVice President$11KAlex Shubin — Treasurer: $11KAlex ShubinTreasurer$11KLindsay Bourdon — Secretary: $11KLindsay BourdonSecretary$11KCarlos Meza — At Large Member: $11KCarlos MezaAt Large Member$11K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Eric Cook (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about International Assoc of Fire Fighters

How much does International Assoc of Fire Fighters give each year?

International Assoc of Fire Fighters gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 3 grants.

What is International Assoc of Fire Fighters's typical grant size?

International Assoc of Fire Fighters's median grant in 2025 was $8,166, and its average grant was $8,306, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does International Assoc of Fire Fighters give grants?

International Assoc of Fire Fighters's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and Colorado (24%).

Does International Assoc of Fire Fighters give general operating support?

Yes: 67% of International Assoc of Fire Fighters's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is International Assoc of Fire Fighters?

International Assoc of Fire Fighters reported $346K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $252K.

What is International Assoc of Fire Fighters's EIN?

International Assoc of Fire Fighters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7082518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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