The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc
Provide education and research for fire & emergency services
The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency
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Educational material & seminars for fire and emergency personnel throughout the year. Research and education as to various issues affecting fire and emergency services.
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Mission
Provide education and research for fire & emergency services
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 232653140. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $121K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232653140. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc has $121K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $121K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Educational material & seminars for fire and emergency personnel throughout the year. Research and education as to various issues affecting fire and emergency services. The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $121K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232653140, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTITUTE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc
- What is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc?
- The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mechanicsburg, United States. Educational material & seminars for fire and emergency personnel throughout the year. Research and education as to various issues affecting fire and emergency services.
- When was The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc founded?
- The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc was founded in 1991.
- Who leads The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc?
- Anthony Deaven serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States.
- What is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc trustworthy?
- The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232653140.
- What is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc's website?
- http://www.pfesi.org