Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Vass, North Carolina, registered in 1989, with $1,484,294 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 129, Vass, NC, 28394 EIN 56-1405996 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 17.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$1.8M
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
★★★★
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 Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +1% 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 Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue: 15 mo reserves · +1% 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 Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue— 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 Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 129, Vass, NC, 28394
- City
- Vass
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $938K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,484,294▼17.8% | $1,470,690▲16.3% | $1,847,878▲0.7% | $3,444,580▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,806,553▲44.0% | $1,265,023▲19.4% | $1,834,274▲41.9% | $3,533,468▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,254,581▲6.6% | $1,059,218▲2.4% | $1,292,744▲17.8% | $3,039,864▲106% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,176,908▲18.5% | $1,034,378▲20.5% | $1,097,381▲14.9% | $1,478,272▲52.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $993,088▲4.2% | $858,642▼4.7% | $954,851▲16.4% | $970,269▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $953,161▼0.2% | $900,524▼0.3% | $820,405▲6.9% | $951,718▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $954,753▼1.2% | $902,988▲3.2% | $767,768▲7.2% | $1,093,062▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $965,940▲1.5% | $874,809▲3.9% | $716,003▲14.6% | $1,223,394▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $951,860▲2.0% | $841,835▼15.3% | $624,872▲21.1% | $1,270,749▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $933,329▼3.2% | $993,417▼0.1% | $515,924▼10.4% | $1,355,283▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $964,231▲2.8% | $994,090▲3.1% | $576,012▼27.4% | $1,536,384▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $937,784 | $964,138▲3.0% | $793,358▼3.2% | $1,904,178▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $935,846▲11.7% | $819,713▲5.0% | $1,587,579▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $838,130 | $780,476 | $1,737,760 | 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.
Grants received · $62K total
1 grant to Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue totaling $62K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden L E A F Long-term Economic Advancement Foundation In | See part iv | 2019 | $62,450 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1405996, based in Vass, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue's EIN?
- Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1405996.
- How much revenue does Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue report?
- Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue reported $1,484,294 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue have?
- CharityIndex grades Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue (EIN 56-1405996) 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.