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Automatic Fire Alarm Association

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-3630660

Jun 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 01, 2020

Organization ProfileAFAA.ORG
3246 Noe Bixby Rd Suite 101Columbus, OH 43232

(844) 438-2322

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

75th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

90th percentile

46%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

-2.2%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$335,801

Up $106,542 (+46%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$325,511

Up $97,752 (+43%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$10,290

Up $8,790 (+586%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Down

$573,374

Down $12,822 (-2.2%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$475,622

Down $97,741 (-17%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$97,752

Up $84,919 (+662%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $102,486Liabilities 2010: $12,867Net Assets 2010: $89,6192010Assets 2012: $126,117Liabilities 2012: $75,627Net Assets 2012: $50,4902012Assets 2013: $111,000Liabilities 2013: $72,784Net Assets 2013: $38,2162013Assets 2014: $34,655Liabilities 2014: $91,134Net Assets 2014: -$56,4792014Assets 2015: $249,557Liabilities 2015: $14,905Net Assets 2015: $234,6522015Assets 2016: $400,285Liabilities 2016: $15,440Net Assets 2016: $384,8452016Assets 2017: $459,634Liabilities 2017: $11,073Net Assets 2017: $448,5612017Assets 2018: $223,400Liabilities 2018: $8,474Net Assets 2018: $214,9262018Assets 2019: $229,259Liabilities 2019: $1,500Net Assets 2019: $227,7592019Assets 2020: $335,801Liabilities 2020: $10,290Net Assets 2020: $325,5112020Assets 2022: $593,128Liabilities 2022: $7,341Net Assets 2022: $585,7872022Assets 2025: $255,498Liabilities 2025: $298Net Assets 2025: $255,2002025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$335,801
Liabilities$10,290
Net Assets$325,511
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $628,4172010Expenses 2012: $621,7272012Expenses 2013: $549,9512013Revenue 2014: $512,947Expenses 2014: $607,642Net Income 2014: -$94,6952014Revenue 2015: $435,380Expenses 2015: $355,283Net Income 2015: $80,0972015Revenue 2016: $627,419Expenses 2016: $458,205Net Income 2016: $169,2142016Revenue 2017: $675,961Expenses 2017: $585,208Net Income 2017: $90,7532017Revenue 2018: $473,510Expenses 2018: $655,257Net Income 2018: -$181,7472018Revenue 2019: $586,196Expenses 2019: $573,363Net Income 2019: $12,8332019Revenue 2020: $573,374Expenses 2020: $475,622Net Income 2020: $97,7522020Revenue 2022: $608,274Expenses 2022: $508,278Net Income 2022: $99,9962022Revenue 2025: $553,606Expenses 2025: $614,055Net Income 2025: -$60,4492025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$573,374
Expenses$475,622
Net Income$97,752
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 1, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$573,374
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to be the foremost industry advocate organization dedicated to improving the quality, reliability and value of fire and life-safety systems.

During the fiscal year, afaa conducted seminars and other programs promoting life safety in america through early warning fire detection and alarm systems. Afaa publishes a monthly newsletter and resells manuals to communicate with members of affiliated associations on issues and data important to fire safety.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$229,259$285,801▲ $56,542
Accounts Receivable-$50,000-
Total Assets$229,259$335,801▲ $106,542
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,500$10,290▲ $8,790
Total Liabilities$1,500$10,290▲ $8,790
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$227,759$325,511▲ $97,752
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$227,759$325,511▲ $97,752
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$229,259$335,801▲ $106,542
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick HeffernanPresident
Chris CreamerDirector
Deborah ShanerDirector
Jack PooleDirector
Jason DupuisDirector
Jason WebbDirector
Jim LoftusDirector
Joseph CagianoDirector
Kathleen AlmandDirector
Leon NewsomeDirector
Shane ClaryDirector
Rodger ReiswigImmediate Pa
Alex StrausserOperations M
Larry RietzSecretary
Dave NewhouseTreasurer
Tom ParrishVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$232,976
Program Service Revenue
$321,331
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$19,067
Change in Net Assets
$97,752
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$475,622
Total Fundraising Expense$3,412
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$237,569-$237,569
Travel$25,972--$25,972
Office Expenses$22,229$1,579-$23,808
Information Technology$16,754--$16,754
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,119-$16,119
Occupancy$12,600--$12,600
Fees for Services Other-$7,570-$7,570
Other Expenses$6,802$203-$6,802
All Other Expenses-$6,723-$6,723
Advertising--$3,412$3,412
Fees for Services Legal-$3,048-$3,048
Conferences and Meetings$2,996--$2,996
Insurance-$2,370-$2,370
Total Functional Expenses$195,934$276,276$3,412$475,622
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Automatic Fire Alarm Association
EIN
36-3630660
Phone
8444382322
Address
3246 NOE BIXBY RD SUITE 101, COLUMBUS, OH 43232

Signing Officer

Name
Alex Strausser
Title
Operations Manager
Phone
8444382322
Signed
2020-10-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rick Heffernan
Formed
1953
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Pinnacle CPA Advisory Group LLC
Address
590 LEXINGTON AVE, MANSFIELD, OH 44907-1505
Preparer
David a Krebs
Phone
4197563211
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$335,801
Liabilities
$10,290
Net assets
$325,511
Revenue
$573,374
Expenses
$475,622
Net income
$97,752
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.55$0.00$2.55$5.54$6.14$0.60
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.93$0.07$5.86$6.08$5.08$1.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.10$3.26$5.73$4.76$0.98
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.29$0.02$2.28$5.86$5.73$0.13
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.23$0.08$2.15$4.74$6.55$1.82
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.60$0.11$4.49$6.76$5.85$0.91
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$0.15$3.85$6.27$4.58$1.69
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.50$0.15$2.35$4.35$3.55$0.80
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.91$0.56$5.13$6.08$0.95
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.73$0.38$5.50
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.26$0.76$0.50$6.22
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.13$0.90$6.28