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Vista Firefighters Association

EIN 20-2017901 • 501(c)5 • Vista, CA

Profile

Operate a labor organization within the meaning of Section 23701A of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

PO Box 1119Vista, CA 92085

www.vistafirefighters.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.1%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

56th percentile

3.8%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$163,924

Up $6,053 (+3.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$163,924

Up $6,053 (+3.8%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$194,881

Up $25,254 (+15%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$188,828

Up $48,316 (+34%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$6,053

Down $23,062 (-79%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $65,867Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $78,000Net Assets 2012: $78,0002012Assets 2013: $71,577Net Assets 2013: $71,5772013Assets 2014: $75,678Net Assets 2014: $75,6782014Assets 2015: $81,789Net Assets 2015: $81,7892015Assets 2016: $94,999Net Assets 2016: $94,9992016Assets 2017: $104,157Net Assets 2017: $104,1572017Assets 2018: $107,160Net Assets 2018: $107,1602018Assets 2019: $109,541Net Assets 2019: $109,5412019Assets 2020: $94,864Net Assets 2020: $94,8642020Assets 2021: $108,351Net Assets 2021: $108,3512021Assets 2022: $128,756Net Assets 2022: $128,7562022Assets 2023: $157,871Net Assets 2023: $157,8712023Assets 2024: $163,924Net Assets 2024: $163,9242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$163,924
Liabilities-
Net Assets$163,924
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $114,675Expenses 2011: $104,332Net Income 2011: $10,3432011Revenue 2012: $102,305Expenses 2012: $90,172Net Income 2012: $12,1332012Revenue 2013: $108,157Expenses 2013: $114,580Net Income 2013: -$6,4232013Revenue 2014: $113,346Expenses 2014: $109,245Net Income 2014: $4,1012014Revenue 2015: $112,950Expenses 2015: $106,839Net Income 2015: $6,1112015Revenue 2016: $123,721Expenses 2016: $110,511Net Income 2016: $13,2102016Revenue 2017: $124,979Expenses 2017: $115,821Net Income 2017: $9,1582017Revenue 2018: $165,379Expenses 2018: $162,376Net Income 2018: $3,0032018Revenue 2019: $153,905Expenses 2019: $151,524Net Income 2019: $2,3812019Revenue 2020: $159,591Expenses 2020: $174,268Net Income 2020: -$14,6772020Revenue 2021: $180,062Expenses 2021: $166,575Net Income 2021: $13,4872021Revenue 2022: $174,248Expenses 2022: $153,843Net Income 2022: $20,4052022Revenue 2023: $169,627Expenses 2023: $140,512Net Income 2023: $29,1152023Revenue 2024: $194,881Expenses 2024: $188,828Net Income 2024: $6,0532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$194,881
Expenses$188,828
Net Income$6,053
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$163,924
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$163,924
Revenue
$194,881
Expenses
$188,828
Net income
$6,053
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$1.64$1.95$1.89$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$1.58$1.70$1.41$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$1.29$1.74$1.54$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$1.08$1.80$1.67$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.95$1.60$1.74$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$1.10$1.54$1.52$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$1.07$1.65$1.62$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$1.04$1.25$1.16$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.95$1.24$1.11$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.82$1.13$1.07$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.76$1.13$1.09$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.72$1.08$1.15$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.78$1.02$0.90$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$1.15$1.04$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$195,251
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operate a labor organization within the meaning of section 23701a of the california revenue and taxation code.

To operate a labor organization representing sworn firefighters within the meaning of Section 23701A of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, promoting members collective interests through collective bargaining, contract administration, and activities that improve working conditions and job protections.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization represents sworn firefighters in collective bargaining, contract administration, and workplace advocacy to secure fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions. It supports members through training and safety initiatives, disability-related assistance, affiliate association participation, and coverage of certain uniform and job-related expenses that are essential to the performance of their duties but not otherwise provided by the employer.-$128,425
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Frank WirtzPresidentPT$0--
Michael SaldanaVice PresidentPT$0--
David CortezSecretary-$0--
Austin DelaneyTreasurerPT$0--
Justin HennenDirector-$0--
Christopher JonesDirector-$0--
Abel SantanaDirector-$0--
Steve WecklichDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vista Firefighters Association
EIN
20-2017901
Phone
7609203467
Address
PO Box 1119, Vista, CA 92085

Signing Officer

Name
Austin Delaney
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Dark Horse CPAs
Address
2033 San Elijo Ave 148, Cardiff, CA 92007
Preparer
Michael J Madden
Phone
6197361404
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

“Class of Activity: Donation | Donee's Name: Vista Firefighters L4107 Charity Inc | Donee's Address: PO Box 1119 Vista CA 92085 | Relationship of Donee: Related Entity | Cash Amount Given: $6300”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $379”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $2248”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $6667”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $948”

Other Expenses.1

“Bank/Merchant Fees $1290”

Other Expenses.2

“Rent $364”

Other Expenses.3

“Small Tools/Equipment $215”

Other Assets.1003

“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1464 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $516”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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