Goodson-kinderhook Volunteer Fire Dept Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bristol, Virginia, registered in 2008, with $488,387 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$488K
▲ 11.1% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$537K
Net assets
$350K
Employees
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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 Goodson-kinderhook Volunteer Fire Dept Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Goodson-kinderhook Volunteer Fire Dept Inc: 8 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Goodson-kinderhook Volunteer Fire Dept Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Goodson-kinderhook Volunteer Fire Dept Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $356K (FY2013) to $488K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$354K
Total liabilities
$3,360
Net assets
$350K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $488,387▲11.1% | $536,976▲3.4% | $350,377▼11.2% | $353,737▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $439,420▲3.6% | $519,304▼7.3% | $394,626▼15.4% | $398,238▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $424,115▼37.8% | $559,913▼5.2% | $466,499▼22.5% | $468,562▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $682,163▲26.8% | $590,691▲21.9% | $602,297▲18.0% | $606,159 | 990 |
| 2020 | $537,840▲38.7% | $484,657▲11.2% | $510,524▲89.4% | $606,236▲125% | 990 |
| 2018 | $387,876▼9.6% | $436,022▼12.7% | $269,594▼15.2% | $269,640▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $428,988▼32.1% | $499,414▲6.4% | $317,740▼18.1% | $324,146▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $631,968▲86.8% | $469,222▲21.8% | $388,129▲74.6% | $394,594▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $338,360▲15.5% | $385,277▲19.5% | $222,299▼17.4% | $247,765▼23.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $293,067▼17.6% | $322,462▼22.7% | $269,216▼9.2% | $321,895▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $355,854 | $417,406▲12.3% | $296,372▼17.2% | $374,785▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $371,695▲3.1% | $357,957▲29.1% | $449,016▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $360,666▼7.9% | $277,265▼21.4% | $385,772▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $391,678 | $352,585 | $479,256 | 990 |
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Data for Goodson-kinderhook Volunteer Fire Dept Inc (EIN 54-1059190) 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.