irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KVESSEL WATER DISPLAY- THREE TIMES PER YEAR ; THE FIRE FIGHTER BOAT MANEUVERS IN THE HARBOR TO DISPLAY ITS ABILITY TO SHOOT WATER FROM THE MONITORS OR WATER CANNONS. AN ESTIMATED 6000 VISITORS HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Guided Tours
Free public tours of the Fire Fighter fireboat, offering educational experiences about its history, design, and role in major incidents including 9/11 and the Hudson River landing
Preservation and Restoration
Ongoing capital improvement projects to maintain the fireboat as a fully operational historic vessel, including mechanical upgrades and structural renovations
Water Cannon Displays
Periodic vessel maneuvers in harbors where the fireboat shoots water from its monitors, demonstrating its operational capabilities and drawing public audiences
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 3 activities
- Conduct water cannon display performances and ceremonial vessel operationsOperates the Fire Fighter fireboat in public demonstrations, including dockside water cannon displays and ceremonial sails, during events such as festivals, anniversaries, and memorial observances. These performances occur multiple times per year in locations including New York, Long Island, and Boston Harbor.
- Preserve and maintain the Fire Fighter fireboat as a National Historic LandmarkPreserves and protects the decommissioned Fire Fighter fireboat in accordance with U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards, maintaining it as a fully operational vessel and living history museum. This includes conducting extensive renovations to restore the vessel to its original condition and relocating it for preservation purposes.
- Provide public educational programs and tours on maritime and firefighting historyOffers guided tours, school trips, and public educational programs aboard the Fire Fighter fireboat to teach about New York Harbor’s maritime history, the FDNY Marine Division, and the vessel’s legacy. Programs are delivered by volunteer docents and include dockside exhibits and public festival events.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
- Provide free educational sails for underserved and honorific groupsOffers free sails on the Fire Fighter fireboat for underserved populations, veterans, emergency service personnel, Wounded Warrior groups, seniors, children, and the sick or terminally ill, combining public access with educational programming.
- Train youth in maritime skills and museum stewardshipProvides youth training in maritime skills and empowers them as docents and restoration assistants, involving them in the stewardship of the Fire Fighter vessel and its historical legacy.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in vessel restoration and stewardshipOrganizes volunteers to participate in hands-on restoration work including painting, sanding, polishing, cleaning, and basic mechanical and electrical tasks. Volunteers also serve in docent, tour guide, and operational roles to support preservation and public engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$460K
Contributions & grants$453K99%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$219
expenses
Total expenses$804K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$576K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$576K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BOB MCINNIS — Trustee
- CHARLES REICHERT — Trustee
- JEFF GOUBEAUD — Trustee
- JOHN LAZARICH — Trustee
- JUDY HOLE — Trustee
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- Charles and Helen Reichert Family Foundation, Inc. Funder — Supports the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum through financial contributions, as listed among Friends of the Fire Fighter.
- Chevron Partner — Supports the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum through sponsorship, as shown by logo and link on the sponsors page.
- City Fire Equipment Co. Inc. Partner — Supports the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum through sponsorship, as shown by logo and link on the sponsors page.
- City of New York Fire Department Government — Operated as part of the FDNY Marine Unit Fleet during active service.
- Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Participates in the Fire Fighter Festival as a confirmed partner.
- East Hampton (CT) Fire Department Partner — Participates in the Fire Fighter Festival as a confirmed partner.
- East Hampton (LI) Fire Department Partner — Participates in the Fire Fighter Festival as a confirmed partner.
- FDNY Marine Unit Partner — Collaborated with the FDNY Marine Unit during active firefighting operations, including the response to the 9/11 attacks.
- FDNY Marine Unit Fleet Government — Fire Fighter was the longest-serving member of the FDNY Marine Unit Fleet.
- FM Global Partner — Supports the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum through sponsorship, as shown by logo and link on the sponsors page.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and information about volunteer opportunities with the public.
- Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Partner — Partners with the FDNY on joint educational and volunteer programs utilizing the skills of active and retired firefighters, engineers, deckhands, and pilots.
- Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Partner — Partners with the FDNY on joint educational and volunteer programs utilizing the skills of current and retired firefighters, engineers, deckhands, and pilots.
- Greenport (LI) Fire Department Partner — Participates in the Fire Fighter Festival as a confirmed partner.
- Johnson Controls Partner — Supports the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum through sponsorship, as shown by logo and link on the sponsors page.
- Lifestar Partner — Participates in the Fire Fighter Festival as a confirmed partner.
- Mystic Fire Department Partner — Participates in the Fire Fighter Festival as a confirmed partner.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Collaborated on the Fire Fighter Festival and hosted the fireboat for public events.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Collaborates with the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum, as listed among Friends of the Fire Fighter.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Former home and docking location of the fireboat Fire Fighter prior to restoration work.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Hosted the Fire Fighter during a festival and public display event in August 2023.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Hosted the Fireboat Fire Fighter for public exhibit and festival events.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Hosted the fireboat Fire Fighter for public events and festivals.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Hosts the Fire Fighter vessel for public events and festivals.
- Mystic Seaport Museum Partner — Hosts the fireboat Fire Fighter at its location in Mystic, CT, where the vessel is available for tours and educational programs.
- NFPA Partner — Partner organization supporting the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum, as shown by logo and link on the sponsors page.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Collaborated on public events for the fireboat Fire Fighter during its 125th anniversary celebration.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Collaborated with the museum during a water cannon display event in Boston Harbor in conjunction with NFPA's 125th anniversary.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Coordinated public display of the fireboat in Boston Harbor during NFPA's 125th anniversary event.
- Ocean State Oil Partner — Supports the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum through sponsorship, as shown by logo and link on the sponsors page.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Access Through Targeted Educational Programmingmethodology: inclusive_accessBy offering free educational sails to historically significant and vulnerable communities, the organization advances equity in access to maritime heritage because removing financial and social barriers ensures underrepresented groups can connect with and learn from public service history.
- Living History Museum Modelmethodology: living_history_museumBy maintaining the Fire Fighter as a fully operational historic vessel, the organization creates an immersive, experiential learning environment that educates the public about maritime and firefighting history because authentic, functioning artifacts generate deeper public engagement and historical understanding than static displays.
- Volunteer-Driven Preservation and Educationmethodology: volunteer_engagementBy relying entirely on volunteer labor and community contributions, the organization sustains the preservation and educational mission of the Fire Fighter because broad-based civic participation strengthens community ownership, reduces operational costs, and embeds historical stewardship into public practice.
- Youth Stewardship and Skill Developmentmethodology: youth_stewardshipBy involving youth directly in the preservation and operation of the fireboat through hands-on roles, the organization builds leadership and maritime skills because active participation fosters ownership, intergenerational responsibility, and practical learning that passive education cannot achieve.