Birdsboro-union Fire Department
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Birdsboro-union Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, registered in 2010, with $1,008,326 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
214 W 1st St, Birdsboro, PA, 19508 EIN 27-1076643 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▲ 66.4% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2023)
$390K
Net assets
$1.3M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Birdsboro-union 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · +61% 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 Birdsboro-union Fire Department: 40 mo reserves · +61% margin earns a A 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 Birdsboro-union 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Birdsboro-union Fire Department: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 214 W 1st St, Birdsboro, PA, 19508
- City
- Birdsboro
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $317K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $767KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
61.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$767K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,008,326▲66.4% | $390,071▼25.5% | $1,298,958▲34.9% | $2,066,173▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $606,010▲30.3% | $523,401▲43.9% | $963,064▼7.0% | $1,872,793▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $464,981▼7.9% | $363,714▼21.2% | $1,035,932▲10.8% | $2,005,959▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $504,949▲28.1% | $461,420▼4.6% | $934,665▲4.9% | $2,045,684▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $394,284▼23.4% | $483,800▲67.9% | $891,136▼9.1% | $1,909,929▲55.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $514,573▲38.3% | $288,152▼7.5% | $980,652▲30.0% | $1,226,408▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $372,158▲13.3% | $311,395▲7.9% | $754,231▲8.8% | $1,125,547▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $328,530▼54.8% | $288,714▼59.5% | $693,468▲6.1% | $1,106,348▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $726,132▲144% | $712,649▲124% | $653,652▲2.1% | $1,104,377▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $297,469▼6.1% | $317,886▲7.9% | $640,169▼3.1% | $1,225,773▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $316,635 | $294,540▼52.5% | $660,583▲3.5% | $1,302,018▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $619,822 | $638,488 | $1,355,698 | 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 Birdsboro-union Fire Department a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Birdsboro-union Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1076643, based in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Birdsboro-union Fire Department's EIN?
- Birdsboro-union Fire Department's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1076643.
- How much revenue does Birdsboro-union Fire Department report?
- Birdsboro-union Fire Department reported $1,008,326 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Birdsboro-union Fire Department have?
- CharityIndex grades Birdsboro-union Fire Department B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Birdsboro-union Fire Department (EIN 27-1076643) 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.