Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Prairieville, Louisiana, registered in 1991, with $164,297 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
16288 Joe Sevario Rd, Prairieville, LA, 70769 EIN 72-0999115 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$164K
▲ 0.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$126K
Net assets
$456K
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 Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept— 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 rating43 mo reserves · +23% 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 Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept: 43 mo reserves · +23% 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 Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept— 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 Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 16288 Joe Sevario Rd, Prairieville, LA, 70769
- City
- Prairieville
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94K (FY2011) to $164K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $158Net assets $456K
Operating margin
23.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$456K
Total liabilities
$158
Net assets
$456K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,297▲0.7% | $126,394▲14.7% | $455,886▲9.1% | $456,044▲8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $163,160▼11.1% | $110,174▲23.7% | $417,983▲14.5% | $420,109▲14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $183,511▲58.0% | $89,037▼10.1% | $364,997▲34.9% | $367,256▲34.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $116,171▲36.3% | $99,037▲24.5% | $270,523▲6.8% | $272,782▲6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $85,218▼4.7% | $79,543▼21.5% | $253,389▲2.3% | $255,648▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $89,459▼10.9% | $101,321▲11.9% | $247,714▼4.6% | $250,157▼4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $100,368▼4.3% | $90,528▲6.3% | $259,576▲3.9% | $261,812▲4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $104,909▼12.7% | $85,164▼22.8% | $249,736▲8.6% | $249,736▲8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $120,236▲2.4% | $110,373▲22.8% | $229,991▲4.5% | $229,991▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $117,362▲28.1% | $89,855▼24.6% | $220,128▲14.3% | $220,128▲14.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $91,613▼3.6% | $119,197▲43.0% | $192,621▼12.5% | $192,621▼12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $95,001▲3.5% | $83,337▼17.4% | $220,205▲5.6% | $220,205▲5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $91,786▼2.6% | $100,875▼26.2% | $208,541▼4.2% | $208,541▼4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $94,267 | $136,616 | $217,630 | $217,630 | 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 Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0999115, based in Prairieville, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept's EIN?
- Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0999115.
- How much revenue does Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept report?
- Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept reported $164,297 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept have?
- CharityIndex grades Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Galvez-lake Volunteer Fire Dept (EIN 72-0999115) 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.