TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
INTL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 71739
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code FAIRBANKS, AK99707

D Employer identification number

92-6003293

E Telephone number

F Group Exemption
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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The International Association of Firefighters Local 1324 represents approximately 52 members and was formed to organize all firefighters and emergency medical or rescue workers, to promote fair and reasonable working conditions, secure just compensation for services and equitable settlement of grievances, improve the working skills and efficiency of its members, to protect ourselves and our survivors by fostering adequate sick and death benefits, encourage friendship and trust among our members and to preserve and enhance the altruism and courage which are the essence of our profession.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1324 is the primary advocate for providing fire fighters and paramedics with the tools they need to perform their job. The union also provides a strong voice in the development and implementation of new training and equipment, and has worked hard to advance the proper staffing of fire and EMS departments. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
DOMINIC LOZANO President	20.00	17,604
FORREST KUIPER Treasurer	5.00	4,401
SCOTT C RAYGOR Vice President	10.00	13,203
CHRISTOPHER CHAPMAN Secretary	5.00	4,401

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Payments to Affiliates.1	Name: Intl Assoc of Firefighters \| Address: 1750 New York Ave, NW Ste 300 Washington, DC, DC 20006 \| Purpose of payment: Membership dues \| Amount: $8074
Payments to Affiliates.2	Name: AK Profesional Firefighters \| Address: PO Box 111222 Anchorage, AK 99511 \| Purpose of payment: Membership Dues \| Amount: $8989
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $6476
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $9408
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $5209
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $10176
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1290
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1468
Other Expenses.1	Dues $978
Other Expenses.2	Charitable contributions $815
Other Assets.1009	Notes and Loans Receivable - Beginning $4824 Notes and Loans Receivable - Ending $4824
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1432
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1226 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.1	Accrued payroll taxes - Beginning $415 Accrued payroll taxes - Ending $754

Return Reference

Explanation

Payments to Affiliates.1

Name: Intl Assoc of Firefighters | Address: 1750 New York Ave, NW Ste 300 Washington, DC, DC 20006 | Purpose of payment: Membership dues | Amount: $8074

Payments to Affiliates.2

Name: AK Profesional Firefighters | Address: PO Box 111222 Anchorage, AK 99511 | Purpose of payment: Membership Dues | Amount: $8989

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $6476

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $9408

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $5209

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $10176

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1290

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1468

Other Expenses.1

Dues $978

Other Expenses.2

Charitable contributions $815

Other Assets.1009

Notes and Loans Receivable - Beginning $4824 Notes and Loans Receivable - Ending $4824

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1432

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1226 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1

Accrued payroll taxes - Beginning $415 Accrued payroll taxes - Ending $754

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	113,353
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4	171
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	113,524

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10	17,063
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	43,225
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	6,410
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	2,388
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	350
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	35,820
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	105,256

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	8,268
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	125,565
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	133,833

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