Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational and Research Foundation

EIN: 363051900 501(c)(3)

Skokie, IL

Total Revenue
$913,461
Total Expenses
$729,236
Total Assets
$1,565,236
Net Assets
$1,276,157
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Chief John Buckley
Phone
8479660732
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit that reported $385K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $338K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO BENEFIT ILLINOIS FIRE AND EMS ORGANIZATION BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COURSES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS AND MANAGES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $399,858
Program Service Revenue $421,492
Investment Income $27,421
Other Revenue $64,690
TOTAL REVENUE $913,461

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $89,586
Salaries & Benefits $65,000
Fundraising Expenses $15,600
Program Expenses $659,492
Other Expenses $574,650
TOTAL EXPENSES $729,236

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $913,461 $934,683 0.0%
Expenses $729,236 $669,841 +0.1%
Net Income $184,225 $264,842 -0.3%
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
21
Independent Members
19
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
34

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
$121,000
Total Directors
21
$195,376
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chief John Buckley Executive Dir. 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $121,000
Maureen Griseto Admin 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $74,376
Chief Andrew O'Donnell Pres Emeritus 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief James Moore President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Margi Schiemann Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Kent Adams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Forest Reeder Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Leighton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief James Dominik Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karl Otosen Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Jeff Swanson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Nathan Gac Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Paul Segalla Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Tim Leidig Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Bill Anaszewicz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Rudy Horist Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Brian Kolosh Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Barry Eggers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Captain Jon Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lieutenant Mike Siefert Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chief Rocco Campanella Director 1.00
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 $913,461 $729,236 $1,565,236 $184,225
2024 $934,683 $669,841 $1,406,105 $264,842
2023 $612,368 $495,149 $1,157,612 $117,219
2022 $390,046 $299,368 $894,153 $90,678
2021 $351,648 $316,255 $818,822 $35,393
2020 $295,394 $313,136 $780,700 $-17,742
2019 $430,717 $367,830 $818,755 $62,887
2018 $384,775 $337,745 $730,961 $47,030
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