Batavia Volunteer Fire Department
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Batavia Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Batavia, Iowa, registered in 2004, with $76,380 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 104, Batavia, IA, 52533 EIN 42-1158688 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$76K
▲ 18.0% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$32K
Net assets
$255K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Batavia Volunteer Fire Department— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating95 mo reserves · +58% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Batavia Volunteer Fire Department: 95 mo reserves · +58% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Batavia Volunteer Fire Department— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Batavia Volunteer Fire Department: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 104, Batavia, IA, 52533
- City
- Batavia
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $191K (FY2010) to $76K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
57.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$255K
Net assets
$255K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,380▲18.0% | $32,183▼45.1% | $255,409▲20.9% | $255,409▲20.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $64,749▲8.3% | $58,619▲5.2% | $211,212▼29.4% | $211,212▼29.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $59,794▼68.6% | $55,707▲8.1% | $299,072▲1.4% | $299,072▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $190,515 | $51,514 | $294,985 | $294,985 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $25K total
4 grants to Batavia Volunteer Fire Department totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Turn out gear, extrication gloves, fire hose, hard suction hose & nozzles | 2024 | $7,145 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | 4 sets of turnout gear | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Purchase a bauer legacy 13 cfm compressor | 2019 | $5,200 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Purchase a bauer legacy 13 cfm compressor | 2018 | $5,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Batavia Volunteer Fire Department a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Batavia Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1158688, based in Batavia, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Batavia Volunteer Fire Department's EIN?
- Batavia Volunteer Fire Department's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1158688.
- How much revenue does Batavia Volunteer Fire Department report?
- Batavia Volunteer Fire Department reported $76,380 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Batavia Volunteer Fire Department have?
- CharityIndex grades Batavia Volunteer Fire Department C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Batavia Volunteer Fire Department (EIN 42-1158688) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.