FRIENDS OF THE APPLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC (EIN 274019881) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Principal Officer

MIKE KEMMETER

Phone

9208325810

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE APPLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, founded in 2011, is a micro nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $66K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $588K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 790% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE FRIENDS OF THE APPLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. IS SUPPORTING THE SAFETY, HEALTH, EDUCATION OF FIREFIGHTERS AND THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THEY PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $57,180

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $429

Other Revenue $8,506

TOTAL REVENUE $66,115

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,154

Program Expenses $583,088

Other Expenses $588,478

TOTAL EXPENSES $588,478

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$66,115	$50,886	+0.3%
Expenses	$588,478	$38,444	+14.3%
Net Income	$-522,363	$12,442	-43.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRAD BRAUTIGAN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON FISCHER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE KEMMETER	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE MUELLER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM PAISER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT PELKIN	SECRETARY/TR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX QUINTANA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA RATAJCZAK	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE SCHMALZ	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$66,115	$588,478	$72,567	$-522,363
2024	$50,886	$38,444	$594,930	$12,442
2023	$520,413	$35,298	$582,488	$485,115
2019	$350,073	$316,284	$99,320	$33,789

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