Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Charleston, West Virginia, registered in 2023, with $275,835 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
12408 Maccorkle Ave, Charleston, WV, 25315 EIN 55-6024070 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2024)
$276K
▼ 64.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$380K
Net assets
$344K
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.
D
—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 Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -38% 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 Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation: 11 mo reserves · -38% margin earns a D 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 Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation— 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 Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12408 Maccorkle Ave, Charleston, WV, 25315
- City
- Charleston
- State
- West Virginia
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $314K (FY2013) to $276K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $186KNet assets $344K
Operating margin
-37.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$530K
Total liabilities
$186K
Net assets
$344K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,835▼64.3% | $379,711▲85.0% | $344,436▼23.2% | $530,361▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $772,829▲1223% | $205,277▲153% | $448,312▲20.3% | $662,259▲56.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,426▼58.3% | $81,099▼35.1% | $372,519▼5.7% | $424,095▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $139,994▲18.6% | $125,044▼9.1% | $395,192▲3.9% | $469,623▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $118,009▼38.3% | $137,604▼41.1% | $380,242▼4.9% | $486,015▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $191,192▼13.3% | $233,536▼16.8% | $399,837▼9.6% | $537,808▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $220,555▼29.8% | $280,689▲13.5% | $442,181▼10.8% | $594,574▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $313,996 | $247,372 | $495,498 | $678,520 | 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 Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-6024070, based in Charleston, West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation's EIN?
- Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-6024070.
- How much revenue does Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation report?
- Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation reported $275,835 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Departmen T Incorporation (EIN 55-6024070) 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.