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Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Ass
Niagara Falls, NY · EIN 161491213 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE M032 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Micro (<$100K) · wnyvfa.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$106K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Volunteer Firemen Education and Assistance

profile · synthesized from sources

Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Association supports volunteer fire departments and emergency services across 11 counties in Western New York. The organization promotes firefighter safety, welfare, and professional development through advocacy, education, and coordination. It operates as a membership association providing resources, legislative engagement, and programs to enhance fire and emergency medical services.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Medical Services Committee
Promotes emergency medical service development, supports first aid contests, and assists local committees in organizing EMS-related events
Fire Prevention Committee
Develops and promotes fire prevention initiatives across member counties to enhance public safety and reduce fire risks
Fireman of the Year
Recognizes outstanding contributions by individual firefighters through an annual awards program
Legislative Committee
Monitors state and federal legislation affecting fire services, advocates for firefighter interests, and coordinates with FASNY and other state-level bodies
Memorial Scholarship
Provides scholarship support in memory of fallen firefighters to promote education within the fire service community
Tournament & Drill
Organizes competitive fire drills and training events during the annual convention to improve operational skills and readiness
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funds annual scholarships for members and their children
      Awards annual scholarship grants to members of the Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Association and their children who demonstrate community volunteer involvement, funded through interest from a certificate of deposit and donor contributions.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosts recognition events for volunteer firefighters
      Organizes a testimonial dinner to honor and recognize service contributions within the volunteer fire community.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Hosts workshops and capacity-building events for volunteer fire departments
      Organizes workshops and educational sessions during regular and founding meetings to strengthen organizational capacity and knowledge sharing across volunteer fire departments in multiple counties.
  • Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
    • Maintains membership rolls for fire departments and individuals
      Registers and manages membership for fire departments and individual participants within the Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Association.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Organizes annual conventions and regular meetings for member fire departments
      Convenes an annual convention on the last Tuesday in July, along with regular organizational meetings, to conduct governance, share updates, and foster coordination among member fire departments in Western New York.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
    • Provides education and assistance programs for volunteer firemen
      Offers programs focused on education and support services tailored to volunteer firemen in Western New York, aimed at improving safety and operational effectiveness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$12K59%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$106K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$106K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -34.7%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • County Firemen's Association Network — County-level firemen's associations nominate trustees to represent their counties within WNYVFA.
  • FASNY Network — Participates in the FASNY convention through delegate representation.
  • Lockport Fire Department Partner — Hosted the first W.N.Y.V.F.A. Convention in conjunction with its Annual Parade and Inspection.
  • WNY Ladies Auxiliary Network — Eligible group for scholarship applicants and their children, indicating formal affiliation with WNYVFA.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Governance-Driven Safety Advocacy
    methodology: governance_based_advocacy
    By establishing formal governance structures, bylaws, and regular conventions, the organization advances the safety and welfare of citizens and firefighters because structured collaboration enables coordinated policy development, shared standards, and collective action across volunteer departments.
  • Values-Based Scholarship Selection
    methodology: values-based selection
    By selecting scholarship recipients based on demonstrated volunteer involvement, the organization reinforces a culture of volunteerism because it incentivizes and rewards community service, aligning financial support with core organizational values.