Gates-chili Fire Department Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Gates-chili Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, New York, registered in 2012, with $125,121 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2355 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY, 14624 EIN 16-0780963 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▲ 1.1% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$97K
Net assets
$448K
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 Gates-chili Fire Department Inc— 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 rating55 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 Gates-chili Fire Department Inc: 55 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 Gates-chili Fire Department Inc— 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 Gates-chili Fire Department Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2355 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY, 14624
- City
- Rochester
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $160K (FY2013) to $125K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,937Net assets $448K
Operating margin
22.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$453K
Total liabilities
$4,937
Net assets
$448K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,121▲1.1% | $96,907▼28.7% | $447,996▲6.7% | $452,933▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $123,730▲63.7% | $135,854▲70.4% | $419,782▼2.8% | $420,411▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,582▼37.1% | $79,732▼6.2% | $431,906▼1.0% | $436,855▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $120,073▲35.7% | $85,031▲17.1% | $436,068▲8.7% | $440,566▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,490▼35.8% | $72,617▼29.4% | $401,026▲4.1% | $401,863▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $137,857▲47.4% | $102,846▼13.1% | $385,153▲10.0% | $386,906▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $93,522▼32.6% | $118,383▲0.4% | $350,142▼6.6% | $350,142▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $138,768▼7.7% | $117,865▼26.5% | $375,003▲5.9% | $375,003▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $150,392▲10.6% | $160,272▲21.3% | $354,100▼2.7% | $354,614▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $135,944▲6.0% | $132,139▲4.7% | $363,984▲0.4% | $373,447▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $128,279▼20.1% | $126,151▲4.0% | $362,649▲2.6% | $362,649▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $160,463 | $121,264 | $353,615 | $353,615 | 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.
Grants received · $16K total
3 grants to Gates-chili Fire Department Inc totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Inc | Charitable gift fund | 2021 | $5,307 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Inc | Donor desigations | 2019 | $5,150 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Inc | Donor designations | 2018 | $5,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gates-chili Fire Department Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gates-chili Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0780963, based in Rochester, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gates-chili Fire Department Inc's EIN?
- Gates-chili Fire Department Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0780963.
- How much revenue does Gates-chili Fire Department Inc report?
- Gates-chili Fire Department Inc reported $125,121 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gates-chili Fire Department Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gates-chili Fire Department Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gates-chili Fire Department Inc (EIN 16-0780963) 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.