Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Franklin, North Carolina, registered in 1992, with $649,320 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
208 Mason Branch Rd, Franklin, NC, 28734 EIN 56-1490055 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$649K
▲ 66.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$431K
Net assets
$808K
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 Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue 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 rating22 mo reserves · +34% 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 Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc: 22 mo reserves · +34% 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 Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue 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 Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 208 Mason Branch Rd, Franklin, NC, 28734
- City
- Franklin
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $354K (FY2013) to $649K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $902KNet assets $808K
Operating margin
33.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$902K
Net assets
$808K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $649,320▲66.9% | $430,745▲21.8% | $807,631▲37.1% | $1,709,476▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $389,040▼6.1% | $353,670▲14.4% | $589,056▼0.3% | $1,661,797▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $414,261▼20.4% | $309,113▼37.8% | $590,782▼29.3% | $1,670,225▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $520,643▲28.8% | $497,214▲39.5% | $835,214▲2.9% | $1,645,594▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $404,274▲5.4% | $356,397▲1.7% | $811,785▲6.3% | $1,814,952▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $383,670▲12.7% | $350,411▲2.8% | $763,908▼2.6% | $1,842,697▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $340,431▼7.6% | $340,944▼1.5% | $784,513▼0.1% | $1,813,027▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $368,313▲3.3% | $346,135▼5.3% | $785,026▲2.9% | $1,861,163▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $356,707▲9.7% | $365,643▲44.2% | $762,848▼1.2% | $1,914,557▲64.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $325,102▼12.7% | $253,491▼23.5% | $772,133▼27.4% | $1,166,345▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $372,319▲5.1% | $331,386▲31.2% | $1,063,888▲4.0% | $1,153,603▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $354,274 | $252,619▼12.2% | $1,022,955▲11.0% | $1,142,830▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $287,838▼10.4% | $921,300▲16.2% | $1,138,933▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $321,336 | $792,679 | $985,672 | 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 Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1490055, based in Franklin, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc's EIN?
- Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1490055.
- How much revenue does Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc report?
- Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc reported $649,320 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cowee Volunteer Fire-rescue Inc (EIN 56-1490055) 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.