PYROTECHNICS GUILD INTERNATIONAL INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PYROTECHNICS GUILD INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN 41-1697703

What they do

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Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$80.66spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$0.83in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

21.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $2,500 for CRAIG FOSTER (VP OF COMMUNICATION). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$965,827

Expenses$779,039

Annual surplus $186,788 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Grants paid$325,000 · 41.7% of expenses

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Revenue$965,827

Expenses$779,039

Assets$644,786

Income$965,827

Contributions$211,713

Grants given$325,000

Average grant$325,000

Accounting fees$3,600

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CRAIG FOSTERVP OF COMMUNICATION · 5 hrs/week $2,500

EDWARD R HOSTETTER JRTREASURER · 5 hrs/week $2,500

JOHN R STEINBERG1ST VP · 5 hrs/week $2,500

PAUL SMITHPRESIDENT · 5 hrs/week $2,500

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

CRAIG FOSTERVP OF COMMUNICATION

EDWARD R HOSTETTER JRTREASURER

JOHN R STEINBERG1ST VP

PAUL SMITHPRESIDENT

CAROL A HOSTETTER2ND VP

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1981
Location: PO BOX 2026, EASTON, MD 21601
County: Talbot
In care of: EDWARD HOSTETTER
Primary officer: EDWARD HOSTETTER, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(410) 822-8292

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: PETERSON CPA FIRM PC
Grant-giving organization: Yes