Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clayton, Delaware, registered in 1983, with $1,599,544 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1050, Clayton, DE, 19938 EIN 51-0255756 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 27.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$726K
Net assets
$6.4M
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 Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc— 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 rating105 mo reserves · +55% 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 Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc: 105 mo reserves · +55% 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 Clayton Fire Company No 1 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 Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $643K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $6.4M
Operating margin
54.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.8M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$6.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,599,544▲27.7% | $726,233▼1.3% | $6,380,689▲22.1% | $7,816,071▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,252,782▼13.7% | $735,501▲21.8% | $5,225,517▲20.4% | $7,152,731▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,451,358▲35.8% | $603,888▲1.2% | $4,338,465▲2.9% | $6,385,936 | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,068,741▲23.0% | $596,926▼6.2% | $4,215,748▲16.4% | $6,382,936▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $869,069▼6.8% | $636,515▼11.8% | $3,620,456▲19.2% | $5,903,319▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $932,709▲4.1% | $721,482▲9.8% | $3,037,663▲14.9% | $5,431,540▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $896,244▲28.0% | $657,288▼2.7% | $2,643,589▲3.6% | $5,146,188▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $700,028▲1.7% | $675,242▲2.7% | $2,550,946▲4.9% | $4,893,291▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $688,306▲3.1% | $657,349▲7.2% | $2,430,809▲1.5% | $4,587,616▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $667,568▼1.7% | $613,054▲3.3% | $2,393,852▲1.3% | $4,613,240▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $678,803▲5.6% | $593,351▲19.4% | $2,362,713▲3.9% | $4,742,286▲70.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $642,755 | $497,112▲10.9% | $2,273,773▲8.8% | $2,776,393▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $448,324 | $2,089,570 | $2,670,136 | 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 Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0255756, based in Clayton, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc's EIN?
- Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0255756.
- How much revenue does Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc report?
- Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc reported $1,599,544 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Clayton Fire Company No 1 Inc (EIN 51-0255756) 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.