Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
To organize professional firefighters to secure just compensation for their services and equitable settlements of their grievances; to promote the establishment of just and reasonable working conditions; to place members of the union on a higher plane of skill and efficiency; to promote harmonious relations between firefighters and their employers; to encourage the formation of local unions; to encourage the formation of sick and death benefit funds; to encourage the establishment of schools of instruction for imparting knowledge of modern and improved methods of firefighting and prevention; and to cultivate friendship and fellowship among its members.
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union at a glance
In short: Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,130
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,130
- Median grant
- $5,130
- Total assets
- $1,264,866
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milford Township Fire Fighters Local 5481 ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Township Fire Fighters Local 5481 Milford, MI | Assistance with Financial Commitment to Previous Union | $5,130 |
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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 | $1,264,866 | $1,105,294 | $1,054,678 | $5,130 | 1 | $21,848 |
| 2023 | $1,097,024 | $967,634 | $835,548 | $10,550 | Total only | $-1,596 |
| 2022 | $880,503 | $853,620 | $906,629 | $18,225 | Total only | $5,845 |
| 2021 | $997,822 | $735,320 | $543,967 | $11,300 | Total only | $30,725 |
| 2020 | $733,855 | $711,960 | $515,504 | $10,950 | Total only | $-1,918 |
| 2019 | $515,367 | $743,947 | $671,646 | $4,963 | Total only | $22,729 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Based on IRS filings
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union is a public charity, based in Trenton, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $22K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union is led by Matthew T. Sahr, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); all 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew T. Sahr
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$19K (2021) → $59K (2024)
Justin Fox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Christopher Wiewiura
Trustee
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Kenneth Barnes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Montgomery C. Nye
Vice President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $26K (2024)
Richard Clark
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Steven Heim
Vice President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Terrence H. Chesney
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$54K (2019) → $59K (2024)
Scott J. Bala
Vice President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $19K (2024)
Gregory Weisbarth
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christopher Reynolds (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Mark D. Docherty (2019–2022) — President - From January
- Former: Aileen Pettinger (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Shaun P. Abbey (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Matt Sahr (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Mickey Wiewiura (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $59K, to Matthew T Sahr (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
How much does Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union give each year?
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $11K in grants paid.
How large is Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union?
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union operate?
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union's EIN?
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-0830680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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