National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc
Promote, defend, & improve the industry of manufacturing and installation of automatic sprinkler devices and to foster and promote the recognition of the industry as a unique identity in itself to conduct such programs and projects as are in keeping with these objectives.
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc at a glance
In short: National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc gave $87K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,000
- +89.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,750
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $7,984,021
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shriners Hospital for Children ($35K). Together the top 4 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $87K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children Boston, MA | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Key West Harry S Truman Foundation Key West, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Common Voices Pleasant View, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hoosier Burn Camp Inc Battleground, IN | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $7,984,021 | $7,968,638 | $8,163,709 | $87,000 | 4 | $196,535 |
| 2023 | $8,682,335 | $7,602,301 | $7,492,205 | $46,000 | 2 | $104,826 |
| 2022 | $7,777,651 | $6,409,602 | $6,542,950 | $85,000 | 2 | $159,619 |
| 2021 | $8,710,871 | $6,765,849 | $5,990,041 | $80,000 | 2 | $705,818 |
| 2020 | $6,668,088 | $5,183,429 | $5,001,703 | $55,000 | 2 | $-124,827 |
About National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc is a public charity, based in Linthicum Heights, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $197K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc is led by Shane Ray, President on every filing since 2020; 13 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shane Ray
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$363K (2020) → $448K (2024)
James Boulanger
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Alexander M. Siu
Director of Finance
Director of Finance & Administrator → Director of Finance & Administration, 2023
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $214K (2024)
David Oliver
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Dennis C. Wood
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Dj Deluca
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Harold V. Nothhaft II
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
James Lewis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Jon Ackley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ken Brinkley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Peter Hulin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Nancy Hammond
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Andy McCleery
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Connor Kauffman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Dan Ryan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Kyle Howell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Sean Saunders
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Steve Cook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Kevin Fee
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Thau
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fessenden
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ulmer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lainey Liotta
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim McHugh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Vincent
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Ricca
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Hagley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Michael Hugo
Vice President of Codes
Vice President Codes → Vice President & Codes, 2023
Vice President & Codes → Vice President of Codes, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Michael John Joanis
Chief Engineer
Director of Contractor Serv → Director of Contractor Services, 2023
Director of Contractor Services → Chief Engineer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Zarko Ognjenovic
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Joshua I. Savitz
General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $210K (2024)
Lance Gunnells
Associate Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$167K (2024)
Vickie K. Pritchett Vp Director
Of Outreach & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2024)
James Golinveaux
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Frederic Barall (2020–2023) — Vice President & Legal
- Former: John Kauffman III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Justin Gey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kent Mezaros (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vickie K. Pritchett (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director of Outreach
- Former: Aaron Bennett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Ball (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Larue (2020–2022) — Director - Secretary
- Former: Daniel Wake (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Bussiere (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terry Victor (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Caleb Armbrust (2022) — Director of Membership
- Former: David Kurasz (2020–2021) — Regional Ops
- Former: Clark Gey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Hopkins (2020) — Vice President of Engineering
- Former: Shawn Hoyer (2020) — Board Member
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 $448K, to Shane Ray (President). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc
How much does National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc give each year?
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc gave $87K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
What is National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc's typical grant size?
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $21,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc give grants?
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (29%) and Tennessee (23%).
Does National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc?
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc's EIN?
National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1878775. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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