PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF KOKOMO 396
EIN 35-6043083 · Labor Unions (J40)
What they do
This Organizations Purpose is to Protect and Improve Its Members Interests and Conditions of Employment. Our Local Also Secures Adequate Work Facilities, Satisfactory Working Conditions, and A Safe Work Environment. We Negotiate Employment Conditions and Job Descriptions As Well As Wages and Benefits. We Also Foster Relationships With City Councils, Fire District Boards, State Representatives and Senators, Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Local Missions, Churches and Youth Groups, and A Host of Other Local Associations and Charities With The Goal of Contributing to Our Community In A Positive and Productive Way, Without Discrimination. Our Organization Functions Cooperatively With The Fire Department Focusing On Service to The Community, As Well As to Our Members.
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CHRIS ONEILLSEC TREASURER
DANIEL GUFFEYPRESIDENT
ADAM SHAFFERVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2023
- Location
- PO BOX 848, KOKOMO, IN 46903-0848
- County
- Howard
- In care of
- Chris ONeill
- Primary officer
- Chris ONeill, Secretary-Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Labor Unions (J40)
- IRS tax category
- Labor Unions
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2010