Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norwood, North Carolina, registered in 1997, with $787,040 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1320, Norwood, NC, 28128 EIN 56-1398085 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$787K
▲ 26.6% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$469K
Net assets
$2.0M
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+
★★★★
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 Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating51 mo reserves · +40% 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 Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc: 51 mo reserves · +40% 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 Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue 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 →
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 Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1320, Norwood, NC, 28128
- City
- Norwood
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $493K (FY2016) to $787K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $748KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
40.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$748K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $787,040▲26.6% | $468,697▼8.8% | $1,989,443▲19.0% | $2,737,532▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $621,712▼5.9% | $513,699▲24.0% | $1,671,100▲6.9% | $2,592,701▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $660,577▲25.5% | $414,298▼2.2% | $1,563,087▲18.7% | $2,640,427▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $526,265▲4.0% | $423,601▼14.7% | $1,316,808▲8.5% | $2,518,580▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $506,205▲8.4% | $496,784▲11.8% | $1,214,144▲0.8% | $2,694,685▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $467,044▼35.1% | $444,182▲1.3% | $1,204,723▲1.9% | $2,847,184▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $719,513▲44.7% | $438,476▲15.0% | $1,181,861▲31.2% | $2,883,423▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $497,324▲1.0% | $381,136▲25.1% | $900,824▲14.8% | $2,901,272▲119% | 990 |
| 2016 | $492,562 | $304,707 | $784,636 | $1,326,215 | 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 Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1398085, based in Norwood, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc's EIN?
- Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1398085.
- How much revenue does Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc report?
- Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc reported $787,040 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center Rural Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc (EIN 56-1398085) 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.