Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $431,251 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
713 Bridge Street, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870 EIN 23-0510390 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$431K
▼ 43.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$607K
Net assets
$1.6M
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.
D
—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 Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · -41% 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 Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co: 32 mo reserves · -41% margin earns a D 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 Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co— 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 Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 713 Bridge Street, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870
- City
- Selinsgrove
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $156K (FY2015) to $431K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-40.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431,251▼43.5% | $607,014▲20.1% | $1,636,974▼9.7% | $2,636,974▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $763,587▲145% | $505,381▲191% | $1,812,737▲105% | $2,647,385▲193% | 990 |
| 2022 | $311,934▲26.8% | $173,574▼44.3% | $884,905▲11.9% | $903,767▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $246,078▼19.7% | $311,847▲59.8% | $790,629▼7.7% | $790,629▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $306,413▲35.9% | $195,092▼0.4% | $856,398▲14.9% | $856,398▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $225,447▼17.6% | $195,842▲19.6% | $745,077▲4.1% | $833,482▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $273,578▲56.0% | $163,709▲3.1% | $715,472▲18.1% | $874,048▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $175,385▼5.5% | $158,786▼5.4% | $605,603▲2.8% | $834,603▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $185,672▲19.0% | $167,888▼17.8% | $589,004▲3.2% | $895,737▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $156,002 | $204,298▲99.3% | $570,858▼1.9% | $975,460▲46.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $102,521 | $581,879 | $665,780 | 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 · $80K total
10 grants to Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co totaling $80K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2021 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2019 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2018 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2017 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2016 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2015 | $8,000 |
| Susquehanna University | General support | 2014 | $8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-0510390, based in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co's EIN?
- Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-0510390.
- How much revenue does Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co report?
- Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co reported $431,251 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dauntless Hook & Ladder Co (EIN 23-0510390) 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.