Fearless Hook & Ladder Co
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fearless Hook & Ladder Co is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Perkinsville, New York, registered in 2009, with $50,918 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 152, Perkinsville, NY, 14529 EIN 16-1314739 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2025)
$51K
▲ 21.6% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2025)
$46K
Net assets
$173K
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 Fearless 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · +9% 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 Fearless Hook & Ladder Co: 45 mo reserves · +9% 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 Fearless 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 →
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 Fearless Hook & Ladder Co: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 152, Perkinsville, NY, 14529
- City
- Perkinsville
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $92K (FY2012) to $51K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
9.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$173K
Net assets
$173K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,918▲21.6% | $46,326▼4.2% | $172,528▲2.7% | $172,528▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $41,864▼9.7% | $48,337▼34.9% | $167,936▼3.7% | $167,936▼3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $46,378▼47.1% | $74,246▲49.4% | $174,409▼13.8% | $174,409▼13.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $87,625▲106% | $49,700▼5.5% | $202,277▲23.1% | $202,277▲23.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $42,512▲4.7% | $52,599▼5.0% | $164,352▼5.8% | $164,352▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $40,590▼2.2% | $55,365▼40.0% | $174,439▼7.8% | $174,439▼7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $41,517▼5.5% | $92,303▲34.3% | $189,214▼21.1% | $189,214▼21.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $43,926▼66.7% | $68,734▼0.3% | $239,685▼9.4% | $239,685▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $131,907▲94.8% | $68,958▼21.1% | $264,493▲31.2% | $264,493▼6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $67,730▲6.1% | $87,416▲6.9% | $201,544▼8.9% | $283,821▼12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $63,807▲10.9% | $81,744▼11.6% | $221,230▼7.5% | $325,745▼9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $57,548▲0.6% | $92,505▲1.6% | $239,167▼12.8% | $360,764▼11.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $57,210▼38.1% | $91,066▼1.0% | $274,124▼11.0% | $408,663▼10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $92,496 | $91,990 | $307,980 | $455,355 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fearless Hook & Ladder Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fearless Hook & Ladder Co is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1314739, based in Perkinsville, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fearless Hook & Ladder Co's EIN?
- Fearless Hook & Ladder Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1314739.
- How much revenue does Fearless Hook & Ladder Co report?
- Fearless Hook & Ladder Co reported $50,918 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fearless Hook & Ladder Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Fearless Hook & Ladder Co C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fearless Hook & Ladder Co (EIN 16-1314739) 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.