Utah State Firemens Associatio
Train firefighters across the state of Utah & provide funds to purchase needed equipment
Utah State Firemens Associatio at a glance
In short: Utah State Firemens Associatio gave $100K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $33K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- Average grant
- $33,333
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $894,625
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Utah State Firemens Associatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was UT Fire Museum ($50K). Together the top 3 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Utah State Firemens Associatio gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $250K (2024, 18 months). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $100K.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Fire Museum Tooele, UT | Operations | $50,000 |
| UT Fire Chiefs Salt Lake C, UT | Operations | $25,000 |
| UT Fire Marshall Ogden, UT | Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $894,625 | $297,414 | $312,260 | $100,000 | 3 | $48,253 |
| 2024* | $909,471 | $957,211 | $608,778 | $250,000 | 8 | $64,206 |
| 2023 | $561,037 | $303,289 | $177,514 | $65,000 | 2 | $6,938 |
| 2022 | $435,262 | $227,482 | $197,673 | $85,000 | 4 | $10,793 |
| 2021 | $407,302 | $177,344 | $126,789 | $70,000 | 3 | $8,138 |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Utah State Firemens Associatio
Based on IRS filings
Utah State Firemens Associatio is a public charity, based in Saint George, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $895K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $48K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Utah State Firemens Associatio is led by Roger Christen, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roger Christen
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hales
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Shubert
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Steward
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Harward
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Larson
Membership
Membership → Steward, 2023
Steward → Membership, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2026)
Coty Chadburn
Treasurer
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mellor
1st Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Beck
2nd Vice President
Trustee → 2nd Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady George
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Austin Knight (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Gina Bell (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Don Rich (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Andy McBride (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Brent Marshall (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Eddie Hales (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Tya Wells (2023) — Historian
- Former: David Chugg (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Gillette (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $1K, to Sam Larson (Membership). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Utah State Firemens Associatio
How much does Utah State Firemens Associatio give each year?
Utah State Firemens Associatio gave $100K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Utah State Firemens Associatio's typical grant size?
Utah State Firemens Associatio's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Utah State Firemens Associatio give grants?
Utah State Firemens Associatio gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Utah State Firemens Associatio give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Utah State Firemens Associatio's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
How large is Utah State Firemens Associatio?
Utah State Firemens Associatio reported $895K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What is Utah State Firemens Associatio's EIN?
Utah State Firemens Associatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6119273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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