Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Chesnee, South Carolina, registered in 1991, with $297,440 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
3325 Highway 11 W, Chesnee, SC, 29323 EIN 57-0885941 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$297K
▲ 3.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$244K
Net assets
$1,688
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
—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 Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire 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 →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +18% 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 Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc: 0 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a C 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 Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire 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 Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3325 Highway 11 W, Chesnee, SC, 29323
- City
- Chesnee
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $157K (FY2013) to $297K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $348KNet assets $1,688
Operating margin
18.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$350K
Total liabilities
$348K
Net assets
$1,688
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,440▲3.8% | $243,700▼1.0% | $1,688▲103% | $349,694▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $286,662▲13.8% | $246,134▲20.4% | -$52,052▲43.8% | $328,390▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $252,003▲14.5% | $204,356▲18.2% | -$92,582▲34.0% | $320,402▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $220,063▲9.0% | $172,876▲0.6% | -$140,229▲30.8% | $300,998▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $201,918▲5.6% | $171,921▼14.5% | -$202,575▲19.8% | $266,482▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $191,300▲3.3% | $201,048▲9.7% | -$252,655▼16040% | $263,325▼51.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $185,229▲0.9% | $183,192▼10.4% | $1,585▲112% | $544,503▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $183,529▼3.7% | $204,538▲4.7% | -$13,211▼269% | $552,988▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $190,588▲22.3% | $195,442▲34.2% | $7,798▼97.8% | $573,766▲47.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $155,856▼7.3% | $145,625▼6.6% | $361,629▲2.9% | $388,582▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $168,057▲7.0% | $155,985▼3.9% | $351,398▲2.3% | $429,665▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $157,026 | $162,240▲1.5% | $343,538▲38.7% | $477,746▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $159,852▲84.6% | $247,719▼20.3% | $483,555▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $86,597▼56.5% | $310,857▲28.9% | $549,354▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $199,037 | $241,098 | $640,264 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0885941, based in Chesnee, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc's EIN?
- Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0885941.
- How much revenue does Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc report?
- Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc reported $297,440 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cooley Springs-fingerville Fire Department Inc (EIN 57-0885941) 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.