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Colorado State Fire Chiefs

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief / Fire Prevention, Protection, Control (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$645k (2023)

Expenses
$708k (2023)

Total Assets
$127k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$78.9k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$644,969
Expenses
$708,274
Net Income
-$63,305
Net Assets
$48,554
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,187
41.9%
Program Services $374,782
58.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,313
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $113,587
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,446
Total Liabilities $78,892
Net Assets $48,554
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Garry Briese (Executive Director) $90,000 $0 $3,313
Kristy Olme (President) $0 $0 $0
Brad White (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olme (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randy Royal (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Bales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Caserta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norris Croom Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Davidson (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Del Vecchio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Foster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clark Hemker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles K Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennah Kitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Kovacs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Reichenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schneiderwent (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$592,522
Expenses
$640,456
Net Income
-$47,934
Net Assets
$111,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $246,656
41.6%
Program Services $345,866
58.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,313
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,500
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,464
Total Liabilities $52,605
Net Assets $111,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Garry Briese (Executive Director) $90,000 $0 $3,313
David Delvecchio (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Olme (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olme (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad White (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Angermuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Bales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles K Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
John S Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Biegler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Caserta (Director As Of 1/22) $0 $0 $0
Don Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Coker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Gillan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Klug (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tina Takahashi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$576,666
Expenses
$548,165
Net Income
$28,501
Net Assets
$159,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,410
47.9%
Program Services $300,256
52.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,835
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,332
15.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,997
Total Liabilities $241,204
Net Assets $159,793
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Garry Briese (Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $2,835
David Delvecchio (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Olme (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olme (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad White (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Angermuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Bales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles K Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
John S Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Biegler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Biersner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Bowers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Coker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Franier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Gillan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karissa Hasser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norris Croom Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Klug (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Lineberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,023
Expenses
$305,362
Net Income
$13,661
Net Assets
$131,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,687
66.4%
Program Services $107,336
33.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,050
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,000
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,783
Total Liabilities $64,491
Net Assets $131,292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Garry Briese (Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $2,050
Tom De Mint (President) $0 $0 $0
David Del Vecchio (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Olme (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brita Horn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Lombardi (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kate Ruhe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Biersner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Bowers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles K Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Collas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Angermuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Bales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Biegler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Coker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Klug (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Nixon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Franier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Smaldino (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$498,681
Expenses
$510,926
Net Income
-$12,245
Net Assets
$117,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,005
42.7%
Program Services $285,676
57.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,589
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,440
16.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,708
Total Liabilities $45,077
Net Assets $117,631
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Garry Briese (Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $2,589
Tom Demint (President) $0 $0 $0
David Delvecchio (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Olme (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brita Horn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Lombardi (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Biersner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordie Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles K Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Collas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Eveatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jen Sliemers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Freedle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Biegler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Coker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Klug (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Steck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Nixon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunny Smaldino (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$483,124
Expenses
$474,070
Net Income
$9,054
Net Assets
$129,876
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,412
43.6%
Program Services $269,826
55.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,886
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,000
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,100
Total Liabilities $102,224
Net Assets $129,876
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Don Lombardi (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Demint (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
David Delvecchio (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ken Watkins (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Pat Laurienti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Champman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Shelton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Collas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Eveatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$610,925
Expenses
$579,182
Net Income
$31,743
Net Assets
$120,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $382,946
62.7%
Program Services $224,820
36.8%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,129
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,000
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,126
Total Liabilities $27,304
Net Assets $120,822
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Don Lombardi (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Demint (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
David Delvecchio (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ken Watkins (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Pat Laurienti (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Balke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Champman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Shelton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Collas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Eveatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Evans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,004
Expenses
$485,011
Net Income
$11,993
Net Assets
$89,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $281,096
56.6%
Program Services $213,639
43.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,268
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,000
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,518
Total Liabilities $22,439
Net Assets $89,079
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ken Watkins (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Lombardi (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tom Demint (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Struble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Champman (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Delvecchio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Riley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Eveatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Behrens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Rosenberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mygatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$492,895
Expenses
$513,406
Net Income
-$20,511
Net Assets
$77,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,932
61.1%
Program Services $190,972
38.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $991
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,920
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,721
Total Liabilities $12,635
Net Assets $77,086
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ken Watkins (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Lombardi (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jamey Bumgarner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$495,895
Expenses
$472,912
Net Income
$22,983
Net Assets
$97,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,231
62.6%
Program Services $183,058
36.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,606
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,640
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,964
Total Liabilities $32,367
Net Assets $97,597
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Briese (Executive Di) $61,640 $0 $0
Steven Pischke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Morgan (President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Watkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Don Lombardi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jamey Bumgarner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Don Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Demint (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Behrens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Struble (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Delvecchio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Riley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Eveatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tad Rowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mygatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Noonan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Milan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Pribble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Schuman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brita Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Dikken (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tina Takahashi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$480,198
Expenses
$474,439
Net Income
$5,759
Net Assets
$74,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $262,865
54.7%
Program Services $221,073
46.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$5,113
Other Revenue $1,373
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,828
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $367,004
Total Liabilities $292,390
Net Assets $74,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Douglas Mcbee (Exec. Direct) $24,768 $0 $0
Gary Briese (Executive Di) $21,060 $0 $0
Steven Pischke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barry Schaefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Chapman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Behrens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Vroman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Riley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Eveatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Fritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mygatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Detray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Wingert (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Lowrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Schuman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherrie Leeka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Morgan (President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Watkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Don Lombardi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Ury (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Staley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$2,988
Expenses
$16,154
Net Income
-$13,166
Net Assets
$68,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,988
100%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,977
Total Liabilities $15,122
Net Assets $68,855

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