International Association of Fire Fighters A0047
The objectives of the professional fire fighters of Wisconsin, inc. Shall be to cultivate a closer feeling of friendship and fellowship among the fire fighters/emergency medical personnel of the state of Wisconsin; the promotion of legislation to advance the interests of fire fighters/emergency medical personnel; to maintain and improve an effective and substantial pension law; to promote a safe and healthy working environment for fire fighters/emergency medical personnel as possible; to promote emergency medical services as a fire-based service; to protect the fire fighters/emergency medical personnel in their positions; and the maintenance and improvement of the right to collective bargaining for the fire fighters/emergency medical personnel in every department in the state of Wisconsin.
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 at a glance
In short: International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -78.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $2,321,129
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $952,956
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $51,904
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $875,760
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $23K (2024). In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Progress Milwaukee, WI | Committee Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,321,129 | $952,956 | $875,760 | $5,000 | Total only | $51,904 |
| 2024 | $2,272,461 | $972,433 | $981,131 | $22,798 | Total only | $53,871 |
| 2023 | $2,272,368 | $896,099 | $949,426 | $15,000 | 1 | $41,217 |
| 2022 | $2,183,777 | $873,594 | $918,890 | $10,000 | 1 | $38,147 |
| 2021 | $2,529,758 | $801,980 | $720,750 | $15,000 | 1 | $36,583 |
| 2020 | $2,270,884 | $795,388 | $757,883 | $20,000 | 2 | $22,081 |
| 2019 | $2,046,628 | $834,093 | $807,777 | $5,000 | Total only | $87,020 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Association of Fire Fighters A0047
Based on IRS filings
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 is a public charity focused on Health, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 is led by Jerry Biggart, State President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); all 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Biggart
State President
Executive Board Member → State President, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $50K (2025)
Mahlon Mitchell
State President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$69K (2019) → $35K (2025)
Lucas Kotschi
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Michael Woodzicka
State Vice President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $595 (2025)
Richard Gee
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Scott Arneberg
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Steven Wilding
State Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$59K (2019) → $54K (2025)
Eric Daun
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Pete Friedericks
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $8K (2025)
Ryan Hintz
State Vice President
Executive Board Member → State Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Adam Rahn
Executive Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Jeremy Holm
Executive Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Ryan Steffel
Executive Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Derek Matykowski (2022–2024) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Lance Tryggestad (2019–2023) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Justin Pluess (2019–2022) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Steve Pieper (2019–2022) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Jose Carbajal (2020–2022) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Mike Degarmo (2019–2020) — Executive Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to Steven Wilding (State Secretary-Treasurer). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Association of Fire Fighters A0047
How much does International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 give each year?
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $23K in grants paid.
How large is International Association of Fire Fighters A0047?
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $953K.
What is International Association of Fire Fighters A0047?
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 is a public charity focused on Health, based in Madison, WI. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 operate?
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047 has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is International Association of Fire Fighters A0047's EIN?
International Association of Fire Fighters A0047's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1744492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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