Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Bladensburg, Maryland, registered in 1988, with $674,581 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4213 Edmonston Rd, Bladensburg, MD, 20710 EIN 52-0739394 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$675K
▲ 1.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$610K
Net assets
$466K
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 Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +10% 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 Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc: 9 mo reserves · +10% 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 Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc— 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 Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4213 Edmonston Rd, Bladensburg, MD, 20710
- City
- Bladensburg
- State
- Maryland
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $339K (FY2013) to $675K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $466K
Operating margin
9.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$466K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $674,581▲1.6% | $609,928▼17.7% | $466,306▲16.1% | $1,536,711▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $663,820▼23.3% | $740,957▼23.7% | $401,653▼16.1% | $1,645,113▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $865,693▼2.1% | $971,663▲24.5% | $478,790▼18.1% | $1,953,509▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $884,544▲60.8% | $780,335▲3.3% | $584,760▲21.7% | $2,135,824▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $550,115▲4.6% | $755,468▲46.7% | $480,551▼29.9% | $2,224,505▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $525,919▲11.9% | $515,144▲3.3% | $685,904▲1.6% | $2,455,972▲69.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $470,067▼20.6% | $498,611▲12.1% | $675,129▼4.1% | $1,453,593▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $591,689▼12.6% | $444,833▼20.0% | $703,673▲26.4% | $1,674,375▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $677,273▲10.7% | $555,963▼28.1% | $556,817▲27.9% | $1,889,080▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $611,561▲42.0% | $773,429▲27.1% | $435,507▼27.1% | $1,916,276▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $430,670▲26.9% | $608,613▼0.7% | $597,375▼23.0% | $2,290,870▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $339,450 | $613,081▼46.5% | $775,318▼26.1% | $2,324,819▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,146,750▲53.8% | $1,048,949▼41.2% | $2,748,860▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $745,630▲54.9% | $1,784,277▲26.2% | $2,656,159▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $481,451 | $1,414,368 | $2,424,620 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0739394, based in Bladensburg, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc's EIN?
- Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0739394.
- How much revenue does Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc report?
- Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc reported $674,581 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc (EIN 52-0739394) 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.