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Houston Fire Museum Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 76-0180163

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jan 16, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.HOUSTONFIREMUSEUM.ORG

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P O Box 541535Houston, TX 77254

(713) 524-2526

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

88th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$154,620

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

45th percentile

3.8%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Up

$9,292,072

Up $340,870 (+3.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$9,269,499

Up $325,553 (+3.6%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$22,573

Up $15,317 (+211%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Down

$786,840

Down $20,484 (-2.5%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$437,667

Up $20,336 (+4.9%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$349,173

Down $40,820 (-10%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,225,571Liabilities 2011: $11,394Net Assets 2011: $1,214,1772011Assets 2012: $1,191,387Liabilities 2012: $20,688Net Assets 2012: $1,170,6992012Assets 2013: $7,064,827Liabilities 2013: $18,785Net Assets 2013: $7,046,0422013Assets 2014: $7,017,784Liabilities 2014: $4,196Net Assets 2014: $7,013,5882014Assets 2015: $6,931,260Liabilities 2015: $18,596Net Assets 2015: $6,912,6642015Assets 2016: $6,818,628Liabilities 2016: $10,331Net Assets 2016: $6,808,2972016Assets 2017: $7,490,940Liabilities 2017: $6,458Net Assets 2017: $7,484,4822017Assets 2018: $6,916,440Liabilities 2018: $8,109Net Assets 2018: $6,908,3312018Assets 2019: $7,614,458Liabilities 2019: $4,420Net Assets 2019: $7,610,0382019Assets 2020: $7,425,469Liabilities 2020: $32,611Net Assets 2020: $7,392,8582020Assets 2021: $8,743,994Liabilities 2021: $41,186Net Assets 2021: $8,702,8082021Assets 2022: $8,951,202Liabilities 2022: $7,256Net Assets 2022: $8,943,9462022Assets 2023: $9,292,072Liabilities 2023: $22,573Net Assets 2023: $9,269,4992023Assets 2024: $9,477,352Liabilities 2024: $7,621Net Assets 2024: $9,469,7312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$9,292,072
Liabilities$22,573
Net Assets$9,269,499
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $343,952Expenses 2011: $314,856Net Income 2011: $29,0962011Revenue 2012: $230,567Expenses 2012: $274,045Net Income 2012: -$43,4782012Revenue 2013: $6,133,292Expenses 2013: $257,949Net Income 2013: $5,875,3432013Revenue 2014: $295,668Expenses 2014: $328,122Net Income 2014: -$32,4542014Revenue 2015: $257,358Expenses 2015: $358,283Net Income 2015: -$100,9252015Revenue 2016: $267,490Expenses 2016: $325,512Net Income 2016: -$58,0222016Revenue 2017: $431,914Expenses 2017: $359,841Net Income 2017: $72,0732017Revenue 2018: $415,112Expenses 2018: $486,761Net Income 2018: -$71,6492018Revenue 2019: $613,168Expenses 2019: $390,163Net Income 2019: $223,0052019Revenue 2020: $820,113Expenses 2020: $424,599Net Income 2020: $395,5142020Revenue 2021: $1,556,258Expenses 2021: $415,613Net Income 2021: $1,140,6452021Revenue 2022: $807,324Expenses 2022: $417,331Net Income 2022: $389,9932022Revenue 2023: $786,840Expenses 2023: $437,667Net Income 2023: $349,1732023Revenue 2024: $726,894Expenses 2024: $540,844Net Income 2024: $186,0502024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$786,840
Expenses$437,667
Net Income$349,173
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jan 16, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$992,741
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The hfm presents exhibits that are tangible expressions of the history of the houston fire department.

Hfm presents exhibits that are tangible expressions of the history of the houston fire services. Our goal is to entertain, educate and allow visitors to discover their own role in fire safety and prevention.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$8,943,946$9,269,499▲ $325,553
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,720,265$6,797,546▲ $3,077,281
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$4,766,833$2,334,395▼ $2,432,438
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$24,483$51,713▲ $27,230
Inventories for Sale or Use$34,411$51,519▲ $17,108
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$378,024$33,747▼ $344,277
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,837$21,319▲ $7,482
Accounts Receivable$13,349$1,833▼ $11,516
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$8,951,202$9,292,072▲ $340,870
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,256$22,573▲ $15,317
Total Liabilities$7,256$22,573▲ $15,317
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,943,946$9,269,499▲ $325,553
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,951,202$9,292,072▲ $340,870

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$5,917,150-$5,917,150
Buildings$280,044$187,143$467,187
Equipment$211,252$187,143$398,395
Land$389,100-$389,100
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katherine RytherExecutive DirectorFT$154,620$154,620

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas McdonaldPresident
Rick Flanagan1st Vice President
Cheryl Byington2nd Vice President
Dr Thomas D GreiderDirector
Jay EvansDirector
Diane KopfensteinerSecretary
Bill EdgeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$508,726
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$233,867
Other Revenue
$44,247
All Other Contributions
$463,860
Change in Net Assets
$349,173
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$248,848
Other Expenses$188,819
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$154,620--$154,620
Other Salaries and Wages$71,947--$71,947
Insurance$38,259$2,880-$41,139
Depreciation Depletion$12,000$12,000-$24,000
Payroll Taxes$17,612--$17,612
Occupancy-$16,074-$16,074
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,086-$15,086
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$9,121-$9,121
Office Expenses-$6,255-$6,255
Information Technology-$6,243-$6,243
All Other Expenses-$6,206-$6,206
Other Employee Benefits$4,669--$4,669
Other Expenses-$4,500-$4,500
Fees for Services Other-$3,867-$3,867
Conferences and Meetings-$1,166-$1,166
Fees for Services Legal-$750-$750
Travel-$64-$64
Advertising-$26-$26
Total Functional Expenses$299,107$138,560$0$437,667
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Members include all individuals who have paid museum memberships.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“All paid members will vote at the annual election of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board will review the 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest and financial statements are made available to the public at the museum upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Houston Fire Museum Inc
EIN
76-0180163
Phone
7135242526
Address
P O BOX 541535, HOUSTON, TX 77254

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Mcdonald
Title
President
Phone
7135242526
Signed
2025-01-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Mcdonald
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Crowe Llp
Address
5810 TENNYSON PARKWAY SUITE 450, PLANO, TX 75024-4112
Preparer
Andrew Gray
Phone
2147775200
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0122629
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt079408
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt069207
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt069783
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0151555
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0431982
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0187143
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IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0389100
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0389100
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt05917150
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt05917150
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0KATHERINE RYTHER
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEMBERS INCLUDE ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PAID MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL PAID MEMBERS WILL VOTE AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE MUSEUM UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,292,072
Liabilities
$22,573
Net assets
$9,269,499
Revenue
$786,840
Expenses
$437,667
Net income
$349,173
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.48$0.01$9.47$0.73$0.54$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.29$0.02$9.27$0.79$0.44$0.35
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.95$0.01$8.94$0.81$0.42$0.39
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.74$0.04$8.70$1.56$0.42$1.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.43$0.03$7.39$0.82$0.42$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.61$0.00$7.61$0.61$0.39$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.92$0.01$6.91$0.42$0.49$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.49$0.01$7.48$0.43$0.36$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.82$0.01$6.81$0.27$0.33$0.06
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.93$0.02$6.91$0.26$0.36$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.02$0.00$7.01$0.30$0.33$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.06$0.02$7.05$6.13$0.26$5.88
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.02$1.17$0.23$0.27$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.23$0.01$1.21$0.34$0.31$0.03