Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association
501(c)(4)Community
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Batesville, Arkansas, registered in 1981, with $192,923 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
35 Earnheart Rd, Batesville, AR, 72501 EIN 90-0626964 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2025)
$193K
▼ 8.6% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2025)
$126K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association— 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 rating118 mo reserves · +35% 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 Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association: 118 mo reserves · +35% 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 Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association— 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 Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 35 Earnheart Rd, Batesville, AR, 72501
- City
- Batesville
- State
- Arkansas
- Subcategory
- Community Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $217K (FY2015) to $193K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $2,331Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
34.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$2,331
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,923▼8.6% | $126,212▼23.2% | $1,237,543▲5.7% | $1,239,874▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2024 | $210,974▲24.3% | $164,255▲1.7% | $1,170,832▲4.2% | $1,176,479▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $169,675▲7.9% | $161,509▲23.3% | $1,124,113▲0.7% | $1,129,253▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,238▲4.4% | $130,974▲23.8% | $1,115,947▲2.4% | $1,115,947▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $150,568▲2.4% | $105,759▼1.8% | $1,089,684▲4.3% | $1,091,220▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $146,999▲7.1% | $107,747▼4.1% | $1,044,875▲3.9% | $1,044,875▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $137,217▼21.4% | $112,402▲15.2% | $1,005,623▲2.5% | $1,010,372▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $174,501▼22.0% | $97,596▲34.0% | $980,807▲8.5% | $980,807▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $223,862▼0.3% | $72,843▼31.4% | $903,899▲20.1% | $903,899▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $224,576▲3.3% | $106,129▲43.8% | $752,880▲18.7% | $752,880▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $217,366 | $73,828 | $634,434 | $634,434 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 90-0626964, based in Batesville, Arkansas.
- What is Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association's EIN?
- Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 90-0626964.
- How much revenue does Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association report?
- Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association reported $192,923 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bethesda Area Rural Fire & Community Development Association (EIN 90-0626964) 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.