FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM AND SURVIVE ALIVE INC

EIN: 351684705 501(c)(3)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$109,397
Total Expenses
$123,015
Total Assets
$1,206,914
Net Assets
$1,206,914
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
RON KAUTSKY
Phone
3172625161
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM AND SURVIVE ALIVE INC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $109K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $123K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND A MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CENTRAL INDIANA FIRE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $53,109

PROVIDED EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND IMMIGRANTS REGARDING FIRE SAFETY AND HOW TO REDUCE FIRE-RELATED DEATHS BY HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING. IN 2025, WE SERVED 1,200 STUDENTS AND IMMIGRANTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $60,601

OPERATED MUSEUM TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND IMPACT THAT THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS MADE ON THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. AN ESTIMATED 700 PEOPLE VISITED THE...

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OPERATED MUSEUM TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND IMPACT THAT THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS MADE ON THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. AN ESTIMATED 700 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUM IN 2025.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $106,178
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,219
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $109,397

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $113,710
Other Expenses $123,015
TOTAL EXPENSES $123,015

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $109,397 $66,556 +0.6%
Expenses $123,015 $110,630 +0.1%
Net Income $-13,618 $-44,074 -0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
16

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
4
$180,057
Total Directors
4
$180,057
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM WHITELEY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $49,466
RON KAUTSKY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $46,498
PAUL CLOYD VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $44,520
LARRY SAYRE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $39,573
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 $109,397 $123,015 $1,206,914 $-13,618
2024 $66,556 $110,630 $1,220,532 $-44,074
2023 $77,858 $103,273 $1,264,606 $-25,415
2022 $55,214 $125,530 $1,290,021 $-70,316
2021 $153,485 $65,723 $1,360,338 $87,762
2020 $19,141 $53,681 $1,272,576 $-34,540
2019 $121,879 $107,365 $1,307,116 $14,514
2018 $115,583 $114,790 $1,338,124 $793
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