Belmond Fire Dept Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Belmond Fire Dept Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Belmond, Iowa, registered in 2013, with $82,527 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 272, Belmond, IA, 50421 EIN 20-4403842 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▲ 34.8% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$49K
Net assets
$752K
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 Belmond Fire Dept Foundation— 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 rating185 mo reserves · +41% 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 Belmond Fire Dept Foundation: 185 mo reserves · +41% 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 Belmond Fire Dept Foundation— 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 Belmond Fire Dept Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 272, Belmond, IA, 50421
- City
- Belmond
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2018) to $83K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $752K
Operating margin
41.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$752K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$752K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,527▲34.8% | $48,659▲85.3% | $751,946▲4.7% | $751,946▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $61,206▲9.1% | $26,260▼36.9% | $718,078▲5.1% | $718,078▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,101▼23.5% | $41,585▼12.3% | $683,132▲2.2% | $683,132▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,373▲0.3% | $47,395▼68.8% | $668,616▲4.0% | $668,616▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,178▼58.8% | $151,726▼74.6% | $642,638▼10.9% | $642,638▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $177,651▼83.3% | $598,341▲752% | $721,186▼36.8% | $721,186▼36.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,064,355 | $70,190 | $1,141,876 | $1,141,876 | 990 |
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 · $37K total
13 grants to Belmond Fire Dept Foundation totaling $37K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Battery powered extrication equipment | 2020 | $4,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grain entrapment rescue wall | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Belmond fire department: pager & communication upgrade | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Wright county fire association: air bottle compressor repair | 2019 | $1,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Wright county fire association expenses | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2017 | $2,900 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | New bunker gear | 2017 | $1,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Radio communication | 2017 | $350 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for "i am responding" | 2016 | $2,900 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for radio communication | 2016 | $2,700 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for new brush fire truck - equipment & gear | 2016 | $2,400 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2014 | $5,400 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2014 | $1,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Belmond Fire Dept Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Belmond Fire Dept Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4403842, based in Belmond, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Belmond Fire Dept Foundation's EIN?
- Belmond Fire Dept Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4403842.
- How much revenue does Belmond Fire Dept Foundation report?
- Belmond Fire Dept Foundation reported $82,527 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Belmond Fire Dept Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Belmond Fire Dept Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Belmond Fire Dept Foundation (EIN 20-4403842) 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.