Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1985, with $171,656 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
134 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA, 17103 EIN 23-2231839 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$172K
▲ 14.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$150K
Net assets
$785K
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
—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 Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · +12% 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 Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook: 63 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B+ 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 Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook— 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 Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 134 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA, 17103
- City
- Harrisburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41K (FY2013) to $172K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $290KNet assets $785K
Operating margin
12.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$290K
Net assets
$785K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,656▲14.4% | $150,299▲62.4% | $784,878▲2.8% | $1,075,187▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $150,035▼43.3% | $92,543▼64.6% | $763,521▲8.1% | $1,080,161▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $264,498▲212% | $261,058▼44.3% | $706,029▲0.5% | $1,040,055▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,822▲36.7% | $468,289▲1045% | $702,589▼35.3% | $1,053,541▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,064▲7.1% | $40,915▼42.7% | $1,086,056▲2.0% | $1,086,056▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,964▲25.7% | $71,398▲72.3% | $1,064,907▼1.2% | $1,064,907▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,105▼10.1% | $41,436▼20.0% | $1,078,341▲0.4% | $1,078,341▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,308▲2.1% | $51,786▲4.1% | $1,073,662 | $1,073,662 | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,230▲2.7% | $49,737▼3.7% | $1,074,140 | $1,074,140 | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,895▲27.0% | $51,673▲23.2% | $1,073,647▼0.3% | $1,073,647▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $38,501▼6.1% | $41,938▼3.4% | $1,076,425▼0.3% | $1,076,425▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,017 | $43,398▼48.5% | $1,079,862▼0.2% | $1,079,862▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $84,207▲21.5% | $1,082,243▼1.4% | $1,082,243▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $69,282▲32.5% | $1,097,624▼5.8% | $1,097,624▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $52,290 | $1,164,985 | $1,164,985 | 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 Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2231839, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook's EIN?
- Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2231839.
- How much revenue does Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook report?
- Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook reported $171,656 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens Fire Co No 1 of Penbrook (EIN 23-2231839) 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.