THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER THE PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE FIRE SERVICE ON THE STATE, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $414k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $12k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $126k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $681
- Base
- $105k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $414k | — | — | $2k | $457k $501k |
Director, Government Relations Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $173k | $5k | — | $12k | $206k $226k |
Assistant Executive Director, Special Advisor 75th to 90th percentile | $158k | $5k | $12k | $13k | $194k $213k |
Corporate Relations Executive Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $126k | — | — | $17k | $152k $166k |
Director, Membership Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $137k | $5k | — | $681 | $151k $166k |
Director, Hazmat Center Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $105k | — | $23k | $12k | $151k $165k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC received $457,441 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC reported $16.1M in total revenue and $14.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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