Civic Intelligence

Project Fire Buddies Inc

EIN 84-3955561 • 501(c)3 • Tinley Park, IL

Profile

We are firefighters who offer support and give back to children fighting critical illnesses.every critical illness a child is battling is a fight we will give our all to. We strive to ensure that each child we reach will stand with the support of our firefighters and our community. Our first responder volunteers go all out when it comes to the cause. They show up for the kids during the holidays, running an annual christmas toy drive and bringing halloween candy to kids who are too sick to trick-or- treat. When project fire buddies mobilizes, it's not unusual to see a dozen police officers, firefighters, and a favorite cartoon character jump out of emergency vehicles carrying piles of donated goodies for our fire buddies and their family to enjoy. Volunteers also make time to visit their fire buddies throughout the year. On a typical visit, they might play a game of catch, help their fire buddy learn to ride a bike, read them a favorite story, or even take some whipped cream in the eye

6805 167th StreetTinley Park, IL 60477-2501

www.projectfirebuddies.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

77th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

97th percentile

248%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

72%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$646,437

Up $460,384 (+247%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$223,921

Up $135,525 (+153%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$422,516

Up $324,859 (+333%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$862,898

Up $676,028 (+362%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$538,039

Up $395,339 (+277%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$324,859

Up $280,689 (+635%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $28,730Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $28,7302020Assets 2021: $53,487Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $53,4872021Assets 2022: $186,053Liabilities 2022: $88,396Net Assets 2022: $97,6572022Assets 2023: $646,437Liabilities 2023: $223,921Net Assets 2023: $422,5162023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$646,437
Liabilities$223,921
Net Assets$422,516
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2020: $52,832Expenses 2020: $24,102Net Income 2020: $28,7302020Revenue 2021: $108,758Expenses 2021: $84,002Net Income 2021: $24,7562021Revenue 2022: $186,870Expenses 2022: $142,700Net Income 2022: $44,1702022Revenue 2023: $862,898Expenses 2023: $538,039Net Income 2023: $324,8592023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$862,898
Expenses$538,039
Net Income$324,859
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$646,437
Liabilities
$223,921
Net assets
$422,516
Revenue
$862,898
Expenses
$538,039
Net income
$324,859
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.46$2.24$4.23$8.63$5.38$3.25
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.88$0.98$1.87$1.43$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$1.09$0.84$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.53$0.24$0.29
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,039,193
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are firefighters who offer support and give back to children fighting critical illnesses.every critical illness a child is battling is a fight we will give our all to. We strive to ensure that each child we reach will stand with the support of our firefighters and our community. Our first responder volunteers go all out when it comes to the cause. They show up for the kids during the holidays, running an annual christmas toy drive and bringing halloween candy to kids who are too sick to trick-or- treat. When project fire buddies mobilizes, it's not unusual to see a dozen police officers, firefighters, and a favorite cartoon character jump out of emergency vehicles carrying piles of donated goodies for our fire buddies and their family to enjoy. Volunteers also make time to visit their fire buddies throughout the year. On a typical visit, they might play a game of catch, help their fire buddy learn to ride a bike, read them a favorite story, or even take some whipped cream in the eye

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$181,058$625,394▲ $444,336
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,995$21,043▲ $16,048
Total Assets$186,053$646,437▲ $460,384
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$88,396$215,845▲ $127,449
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$5,124-
Other Liabilities-$2,952-
Total Liabilities$88,396$223,921▲ $135,525
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$97,657$422,516▲ $324,859
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$97,657$422,516▲ $324,859
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$186,053$646,437▲ $460,384
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kurt DegrootChief Exec.FT$13,455$13,455
Ryan BallardChief Oper.FT$12,707$12,707
Danielle N AbendrothChief Fin. OPT$11,212$11,212

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick MurphyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$589,046
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,773
Other Revenue
$270,079
Change in Net Assets
$324,859
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$490,184
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$40,235
Total Fundraising Expense$32,108
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$7,620
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,941$18,912$4,523$37,376
All Other Expenses$21,566$4,533$4,708$30,807
Other Expenses$19,153$2,394$2,394$23,941
Occupancy$6,780$2,260$2,260$11,300
Advertising$6,480$1,852$926$9,258
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,620--$7,620
Office Expenses$4,537$996$996$6,529
Payroll Taxes$2,287$286$286$2,859
Fees for Services Legal$1,120$140$140$1,400
Insurance-$752-$752
Travel-$25-$25
Total Functional Expenses$457,906$48,025$32,108$538,039
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
----$7,620
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$386,134
Fundraising Direct Expenses$176,295
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$217,101$217,101-$217,101
Jeep Raffle$150,000$150,000-$150,000
Total Events$386,134$386,134$176,295$209,839
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$2,952
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

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

“The board of directors will review the form 990 ata board meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Project Fire Buddies Inc
EIN
84-3955561
Phone
7087701114
Address
6805 167TH STREET, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477-2501

Signing Officer

Name
Ryan Ballard
Title
Chief Oper. Officer
Phone
7087701114
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kurt Degroot
Formed
2020
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Abendroth Acctg & Tax Services Inc
Address
6817 167TH STREET, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477-2501
Preparer
Danielle N Abendroth
Phone
7088644071
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“We are firefighters who offer support and give back to children fighting critical illnesses.every critical illness a child is battling is a fight we will give our all to. We strive to ensure that each child we reach will stand with the support of our firefighters and our community. Our first responder volunteers go all out when it comes to the cause. They show up for the kids during the holidays, running an annual christmas toy drive and bringing halloween candy to kids who are too sick to trick-or- treat. When project fire buddies mobilizes, it's not unusual to see a dozen police officers, firefighters, and a favorite cartoon character jump out of emergency vehicles carrying piles of donated goodies for our fire buddies and their family to enjoy. Volunteers also make time to visit their fire buddies throughout the year. On a typical visit, they might play a game of catch, help their fire buddy learn to ride a bike, read them a favorite story, or even take some whipped cream in the eye during a round of pie face - anything to make their fire buddy laugh and brighten their day. Project fire buddies also invites kids in, giving personal tours of the fire house and even cooking dinner and eating at the kitchen table with a child's family. For teenagers, project fire buddies makes sure to play it cool - avoiding the showier visits and focusing on making these older kids' dreams come true, whether that's finding tickets to their favorite team's big game or pitching in for high quality headphones so they can relax with their favorite music.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE ARE FIREFIGHTERS WHO OFFER SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO CHILDREN FIGHTING CRITICAL ILLNESSES.EVERY CRITICAL ILLNESS A CHILD IS BATTLING IS A FIGHT WE WILL GIVE OUR ALL TO. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD WE REACH WILL STAND WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR FIREFIGHTERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FIRST RESPONDER VOLUNTEERS GO ALL OUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE CAUSE. THEY SHOW UP FOR THE KIDS DURING THE HOLIDAYS, RUNNING AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE AND BRINGING HALLOWEEN CANDY TO KIDS WHO ARE TOO SICK TO TRICK-OR- TREAT. WHEN PROJECT FIRE BUDDIES MOBILIZES, IT'S NOT UNUSUAL TO SEE A DOZEN POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND A FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER JUMP OUT OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES CARRYING PILES OF DONATED GOODIES FOR OUR FIRE BUDDIES AND THEIR FAMILY TO ENJOY. VOLUNTEERS ALSO MAKE TIME TO VISIT THEIR FIRE BUDDIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ON A TYPICAL VISIT, THEY MIGHT PLAY A GAME OF CATCH, HELP THEIR FIRE BUDDY LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE, READ THEM A FAVORITE STORY, OR EVEN TAKE SOME WHIPPED CREAM IN THE EYE DURING A ROUND OF PIE FACE - ANYTHING TO MAKE THEIR FIRE BUDDY LAUGH AND BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY. PROJECT FIRE BUDDIES ALSO INVITES KIDS IN, GIVING PERSONAL TOURS OF THE FIRE HOUSE AND EVEN COOKING DINNER AND EATING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE WITH A CHILD'S FAMILY. FOR TEENAGERS, PROJECT FIRE BUDDIES MAKES SURE TO PLAY IT COOL - AVOIDING THE SHOWIER VISITS AND FOCUSING ON MAKING THESE OLDER KIDS' DREAMS COME TRUE, WHETHER THAT'S FINDING TICKETS TO THEIR FAVORITE TEAM'S BIG GAME OR PITCHING IN FOR HIGH QUALITY HEADPHONES SO THEY CAN RELAX WITH THEIR FAVORITE MUSIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 ATA BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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