Best-luther Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in W Sand Lake, New York, registered in 2019, with $95,547 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▲ 8.4% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
-$214K
Employees
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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 Best-luther Fire Department Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Best-luther Fire Department Inc: 0 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Best-luther Fire Department Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Best-luther Fire Department Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $175K (FY2020) to $96K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$67K
Total liabilities
$282K
Net assets
-$214K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,547▲8.4% | $80,661▲35.4% | -$214,268▲6.5% | $67,370▼31.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $88,122▲5.1% | $59,558▼45.4% | -$229,154▲17.7% | $98,036▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $83,826▼70.6% | $109,043▼52.4% | -$278,287▼10.0% | $92,002▼42.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $285,383▲63.4% | $228,972▼0.5% | -$253,070▼253% | $159,786▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $174,631 | $230,186 | -$71,673 | $144,660 | 990EZ |
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Data for Best-luther Fire Department Inc (EIN 14-1587396) 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.