Four-c Volunteer Fire Department
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Four-c Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Arab, Alabama, registered in 1985, with $88,864 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3921 Brashiers Chapel Rd, Arab, AL, 35016 EIN 63-0900379 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$89K
▼ 33.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$36K
Net assets
$435K
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 Four-c Volunteer Fire Department— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating144 mo reserves · +59% 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 Four-c Volunteer Fire Department: 144 mo reserves · +59% margin earns a B+ 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 Four-c Volunteer Fire Department— 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 Four-c Volunteer Fire Department: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $93K (FY2017) to $89K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
59.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$435K
Net assets
$435K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,864▼33.8% | $36,376▼67.8% | $435,050▲4.3% | $435,050▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $134,297▲1.9% | $112,845▲35.0% | $417,010▼5.2% | $417,010▼5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $131,810▲46.6% | $83,584▼14.4% | $439,950▲12.3% | $439,950▲12.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $89,909▲0.4% | $97,655▲9.5% | $391,724▼1.9% | $391,724▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $89,512▼21.3% | $89,194▼27.8% | $399,470▼4.0% | $399,470▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $113,704▲31.4% | $123,599▲403% | $415,949▲72.8% | $415,949▲60.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $86,553▼6.6% | $24,581▲31.7% | $240,694▲34.7% | $259,844▲29.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $92,630 | $18,665 | $178,722 | $200,797 | 990EZ |
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 Four-c Volunteer Fire Department a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Four-c Volunteer Fire Department is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0900379, based in Arab, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Four-c Volunteer Fire Department's EIN?
- Four-c Volunteer Fire Department's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0900379.
- How much revenue does Four-c Volunteer Fire Department report?
- Four-c Volunteer Fire Department reported $88,864 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Four-c Volunteer Fire Department have?
- CharityIndex grades Four-c Volunteer Fire Department C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Four-c Volunteer Fire Department (EIN 63-0900379) 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.