Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in E Flat Rock, North Carolina, registered in 1989, with $3,845,503 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2503 Old Spartanburg Rd, E Flat Rock, NC, 28726 EIN 56-1592635 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.8M
▲ 35.0% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.2M
Net assets
$4.1M
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 Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue 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 rating15 mo reserves · +16% 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 Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc: 15 mo reserves · +16% 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 Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue 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 Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2503 Old Spartanburg Rd, E Flat Rock, NC, 28726
- City
- E Flat Rock
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $3.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $4.1M
Operating margin
16.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,845,503▲35.0% | $3,219,052▲22.1% | $4,133,305▲18.7% | $5,906,308▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,849,024▲19.3% | $2,636,720▲11.7% | $3,481,556▲6.4% | $5,397,284▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,387,577▲4.6% | $2,360,310▲20.7% | $3,272,325▲0.8% | $4,313,895▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,283,082▲1.4% | $1,955,401▲0.2% | $3,245,058▲11.2% | $4,104,576▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,250,522▲23.2% | $1,951,600▲7.1% | $2,917,377▲11.4% | $2,998,589▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,827,053▼5.1% | $1,822,845▲7.2% | $2,618,455▲0.2% | $2,676,413▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,926,062▲16.6% | $1,701,169▲4.6% | $2,614,247▲9.4% | $2,893,495▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,651,289▼3.1% | $1,625,905▲10.2% | $2,389,354▲1.1% | $2,829,885▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,704,492▲31.2% | $1,475,816▼0.8% | $2,363,970▲10.7% | $2,857,649▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,298,757▼2.1% | $1,487,693▼4.2% | $2,135,294▼8.1% | $2,640,423▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,326,579 | $1,553,132▲0.8% | $2,324,230▼8.9% | $2,921,342▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,540,538 | $2,550,783 | $3,198,324 | 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 Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1592635, based in E Flat Rock, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc's EIN?
- Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1592635.
- How much revenue does Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc report?
- Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc reported $3,845,503 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc (EIN 56-1592635) 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.