International Association of Fire Chiefs
The organization's purpose is to further the professional advancement of the fire service on the state, regional, national, and international levels.
International Association of Fire Chiefs at a glance
In short: International Association of Fire Chiefs gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -60.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $14,517,550
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Association of Fire Chiefs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Fallen Firefighter ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $38K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Fallen Firefighter Emmitsburg, MD | Supporting Sponsorship | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,517,550 | $16,186,207 | $16,506,049 | $15,000 | 1 | $225,707 |
| 2023 | $14,784,904 | $16,094,947 | $14,311,694 | $37,980 | 2 | $213,439 |
| 2022 | $13,322,701 | $17,787,590 | $14,428,429 | — | — | $23,107 |
| 2021 | $10,766,474 | $12,593,917 | $11,345,738 | — | — | $148,531 |
| 2020 | $10,700,743 | $8,095,075 | $9,379,470 | — | — | $263,056 |
About International Association of Fire Chiefs
Based on IRS filings
International Association of Fire Chiefs is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $226K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association of Fire Chiefs is led by James R. Brown, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Brown
CEO
Interim CEO → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $419K (2024)
Trisha Wolford
President & Board Chair
Second Vice President → President & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Lasala
Director & Government Relations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Daniel Gray
Director, Membership & External Relations
Director & Membership → Director, Membership & External Relations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $143K (2024)
David Dobis
Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024)
John Boyle
Director of Conference & Events
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Norris Croom
Director-At-Large & Ems Section
Ems Section → Director-At-Large, Southwestern Division & Ems Section, 2023
Director-At-Large, Southwestern Division & Ems Section → Director-At-Large & Ems Section, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Walsh
Former Assistant Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Douglas Schrage
Western Division
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Malone
Second Vice President
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Associate → Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, 2023
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association → Second Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wamsley
Missouri Valley Division
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Catrambone
Volunteer & Combination Officers Section
Volunteer & Combination Officers Section → Vol & Combination Officers Section, 2022
Vol & Combination Officers Section → Volunteer & Combination Officers Section, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken McMullen
Canadian Division
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Brian
Fire & Life Safety Section
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Robichaux Jr.
Southwestern Division
Southwestern Division → Director-At-Large & Southwestern Division, 2021
Director-At-Large & Southwestern Division → Southwestern Division, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Locke
First Vice President
Treasurer → First Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Yates
Eastern Division
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Butler
Metro Chief Section
First Vice President → President & Chairman of the Board, 2023
President & Chairman of the Board → Metro Chief Section, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Waldo
Past President
Second Vice President-Elect → First Vice President, 2023
First Vice President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kerwood
Safety Health & Survival Section
Incoming - Safety, Health & Survival Section → Safety, Health & Survival Section, 2022
Safety, Health & Survival Section → Safety Health & Survival Section, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Stark
New England Division
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bj Jungmann
Great Lakes Division
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Goss
Southeastern Division
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Silvernail
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Donna Black (2020–2023) — Former President
- Former: Timothy Schabbel (2020–2023) — Great Lakes Division
- Former: John Woulfe (2021–2023) — Director & Hazmat Center
- Former: Leslie Distler (2022–2023) — Corporate Relations Executive
- Former: Rebecca Harned (2022–2023) — Assistant Executive Director & Special Advisor
- Former: Scott Garber (2023) — Southeastern Division
- Former: Chris Christopoulos Jr. (2020–2022) — New England Division
- Former: Christine Booth (2020–2022) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Kenneth Stuebing (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Lisa Yonkers (2020–2022) — Director & Prof Development
- Former: Kevin McGee (2021–2022) — COO & Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Mark Foulks (2021–2022) — Southeastern Division
- Former: Billy Goldfeder (2020–2021) — Safety Health & Survival Section
- Former: Gary Ludwig (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Predident
- Former: Nancy Weaver (2020–2021) — Contracts Administrator
- Former: Kelly Ameen (2021) — Director & Community Solutions
- Former: Allen Lassinger (2020) — Director of Finance
- Former: Daniel Eggleston (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: David Nuckols (2020) — COO & Deputy Executive D
- Former: Kingman Schuldtthru June (2020) — Southeastern Division
- Former: Mark Light (2020) — Former CEO & Executive Director
- Former: Richard Carrizzo (2020) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Thaddeus Lowden (2020) — Eastern Division
- Former: Woulfe John (2020) — Director & Hazmat Ctr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $419K, to James R Brown (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Association of Fire Chiefs
How much does International Association of Fire Chiefs give each year?
International Association of Fire Chiefs gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $38K across 2 grants.
How large is International Association of Fire Chiefs?
International Association of Fire Chiefs reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $16.2M.
What is International Association of Fire Chiefs?
International Association of Fire Chiefs is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in McLean, VA. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Association of Fire Chiefs operate?
International Association of Fire Chiefs has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Maryland.
What is International Association of Fire Chiefs's EIN?
International Association of Fire Chiefs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1846552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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