Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Uriah, Alabama, registered in 1984, with $58,062 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
12185 Highway 59, Uriah, AL, 36480 EIN 63-0846339 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$58K
▼ 13.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$37K
Net assets
$428K
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 Beat 1 Voluntary 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 rating138 mo reserves · +36% 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 Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department: 138 mo reserves · +36% 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 Beat 1 Voluntary 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 Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2010) to $58K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
35.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$428K
Net assets
$428K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,062▼13.1% | $37,192▲16.2% | $427,682▲5.1% | $427,682▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $66,831▲0.7% | $32,016▲5.0% | $406,812▲9.4% | $406,812▲9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $66,395▲28.5% | $30,503▼3.6% | $371,997▲10.7% | $371,997▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $51,660▲21.0% | $31,634▼21.2% | $336,105▲6.3% | $336,105▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $42,683▼10.3% | $40,138▲24.8% | $316,078▲0.8% | $316,078▲0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $47,610▼2.3% | $32,172▼72.2% | $313,533▲5.2% | $313,533▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $48,742▼7.3% | $115,869▲295% | $298,096▼18.4% | $298,096▼18.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $52,574▼7.1% | $29,332▲18.0% | $365,224▲6.8% | $365,224▲6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $56,617▲12.7% | $24,857▲15.6% | $341,981▲10.2% | $341,981▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $50,239▲1.2% | $21,504▼26.5% | $310,221▲10.2% | $310,221▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $49,636▼5.0% | $29,254▲19.8% | $281,486▲7.8% | $281,486▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $52,235▼0.9% | $24,427▲58.0% | $261,104▲11.9% | $261,104▲11.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $52,686▲44.0% | $15,459▼5.6% | $233,296▲19.0% | $233,296▲19.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $36,590▲0.3% | $16,368▼13.9% | $196,069▲11.5% | $196,069▲11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $36,496 | $19,001 | $175,847 | $175,847 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0846339, based in Uriah, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department's EIN?
- Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0846339.
- How much revenue does Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department report?
- Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department reported $58,062 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department have?
- CharityIndex grades Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Beat 1 Voluntary Fire Department (EIN 63-0846339) 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.