Civic Intelligence

Avondale Professional Firefighters Association

EIN 86-0970216 • 501(c)5 • Avondale, AZ

Profile

Support Avondale Firefighter Members

PO Box 220Avondale, AZ 85323

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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 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2025

Net Margin

83rd percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$6,000

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

81st percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$123,001

Up $16,274 (+15%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$123,001

Up $16,274 (+15%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$66,434

Up $9,733 (+17%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$50,160

Down $3,707 (-6.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$16,274

Up $13,440 (+474%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $101,878Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $118,137Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2024: $106,727Net Assets 2024: $106,7272024Assets 2025: $123,001Net Assets 2025: $123,0012025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$123,001
Liabilities-
Net Assets$123,001

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2014: $41,608Expenses 2014: $21,354Net Income 2014: $20,2542014Revenue 2015: $38,010Expenses 2015: $21,751Net Income 2015: $16,2592015Revenue 2024: $56,701Expenses 2024: $53,867Net Income 2024: $2,8342024Revenue 2025: $66,434Expenses 2025: $50,160Net Income 2025: $16,2742025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$66,434
Expenses$50,160
Net Income$16,274

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 3, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$66,434
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support Avondale Firefighter Members

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
During the filing year, our organization successfully advanced several key initiatives in support of our members and the improvement of overall working conditions.--
We worked collaboratively with department leadership to consistently analyze workplace issues and implement meaningful improvements that benefit both our membership and the organization.--
In addition, we invested in the professional development of our Executive Board by sending representatives to multiple international and state-level conferences.--
These educational opportunities enhanced their leadership skills, expanded their understanding of labor-related issues, and strengthened our ability to effectively serve the membership.--
We initiated formal contract negotiations with the City to begin development of a new Memorandum of Understanding. This represents a significant step toward securing improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for members.--
These accomplishments reflect our continued commitment to representing our membership with integrity, fostering productive labor-management relationships, and advancing the long-term interests of our Local.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan TussingPresident Until 08/31/25-$6,000-$6,000
Chris Raymond SmithVice President Until 06/30/25-$2,400-$2,400
Brant ArnoldSecretary-$2,100-$2,100
Brendan WeiseTreasurer-$2,100-$2,100
Calen SmithPac Treasurer-$2,075-$2,075
Keenan MurrayTrustee-$650-$650
Eric FolgerTrustee/Vice President-$600-$600
Bryan DepauwTrustee-$450-$450
Westley TankTrustee-$250-$250
Jose GuzmanTrustee From 08/01/25-$0--
Political and Lobbying Activity
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Avondale Professional Firefighters Association
EIN
86-0970216
Phone
6024815297
Address
PO Box 220, Avondale, AZ 85323

Signing Officer

Name
Brendan Weise
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6024815297
Signed
2026-02-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sechler Morgan Cpas Pllc
Address
2418 W BARROW DRIVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Preparer
Kristina Morgan
Phone
6022302700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31

These educational opportunities enhanced their leadership skills, expanded their understanding of labor-related issues, and strengthened our ability to effectively serve the membership. Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 0

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31

We initiated formal contract negotiations with the City to begin development of a new Memorandum of Understanding. This represents a significant step toward securing improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for members. Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 0

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31

These accomplishments reflect our continued commitment to representing our membership with integrity, fostering productive labor-management relationships, and advancing the long-term interests of our Local. Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 0

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Advertising Promotion 370

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Office Expenses 1,913

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

IT Software 1,225

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Travel Expenses 3,514

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Conferences Meetings 10,995

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Depreciation 6,270

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Insurance 361

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Member Services 4,059

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Supplies Materials 1,077

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