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Midwest Museum of Firefighting Inc

EIN 33-1483271 • 501(c)3 • West Bend, WI

Profile

The establishment and operation of a museum to preserve the history and heritage of firefighting

1900 S 18th AveWest Bend, WI 53095
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

99th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$50

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$50

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin99th percentile

Revenue

$50

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$50

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60$40$20$0Assets 2024: $50Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$50
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$50
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60$40$20$0Revenue 2024: $50Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: $502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$50
Expenses$0
Net Income$50
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$50
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$50
Revenue
$50
Expenses
$0
Net income
$50
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$50$0$50$50$0$50
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$50
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The establishment and operation of a museum to preserve the history and heritage of firefighting

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$50-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$50-
Total Assets$0$50▲ $50
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$50▲ $50
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$50▲ $50
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher C ZwygartIncorporator and Director
James SchloemerIncorporator and Director
Kevin SteinerIncorporator and Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$50
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$50
Change in Net Assets
$50
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Other Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“The incorporators of the organization are currently either directors or employees of west bend insurance company”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The governing body did not review the 990 in advance of filing given that the only financial activity for the organization was a $50 inaugural contribution. Further, the director who completed the form 990 is credentialed as a certified public accountant and attorney. The organization was provided a copy of the form 990 after filing.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents and this form 990 are made available for inspection at the organizations offices”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Midwest Museum of Firefighting Inc
EIN
33-1483271
In Care Of
% CHRISTOPHER C ZWYGART
Phone
2623385103
Address
1900 S 18TH AVE, West Bend, WI 53095

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher C Zwygart
Title
Director
Phone
2623385103
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Christopher C Zwygart
Address
5426 BAUERS DR, West Bend, WI 53095
Preparer
Christopher C Zwygart
Phone
2623343567
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