Tri-state Firefighter Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tri-state Firefighter Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Westmont, Illinois, registered in 1940, with $62,663 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 617, Westmont, IL, 60559 EIN 36-3636467 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2023)
$63K
▲ 0.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$53K
Net assets
$312K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Tri-state Firefighter Union— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating70 mo reserves · +15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tri-state Firefighter Union: 70 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Tri-state Firefighter Union— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tri-state Firefighter Union: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $82K (FY2011) to $63K (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$312K
Net assets
$312K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,663▲0.2% | $53,278▼0.1% | $312,494▲3.1% | $312,494▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $62,516▼2.5% | $53,354▲51.4% | $303,109▲9.7% | $303,109▲9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $64,150▼7.0% | $35,230▼19.3% | $276,255▲11.7% | $276,255▲11.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $69,000▲23.8% | $43,640▲24.0% | $247,335▲11.4% | $247,335▲11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $55,734▼23.1% | $35,189▲2.3% | $221,975▲10.2% | $221,975▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $72,467▼16.8% | $34,403▼27.2% | $201,430▲23.3% | $201,430▲23.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $87,068▼14.7% | $47,238▼3.8% | $163,366▲32.2% | $163,366▲32.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $102,053▼41.9% | $49,115▼72.3% | $123,536▲75.0% | $123,536▲75.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $175,616▲87.2% | $177,245▼6.7% | $70,598▼2.3% | $70,598▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $93,806▲31.3% | $189,964▲186% | $72,227▼57.1% | $72,227▼57.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $71,438▲3.2% | $66,534▼20.1% | $168,385▲30.7% | $168,385▲30.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $69,249▼16.0% | $83,281▼4.5% | $128,879▼7.0% | $128,879▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $82,479 | $87,203 | $138,645 | $138,645 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-state Firefighter Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-state Firefighter Union is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3636467, based in Westmont, Illinois.
- What is Tri-state Firefighter Union's EIN?
- Tri-state Firefighter Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3636467.
- How much revenue does Tri-state Firefighter Union report?
- Tri-state Firefighter Union reported $62,663 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-state Firefighter Union have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-state Firefighter Union C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-state Firefighter Union (EIN 36-3636467) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.