Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, registered in 1959, with $5,140,137 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
714 E High St, Pottstown, PA, 19464 EIN 23-0635540 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.1M
▲ 43.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.0M
Net assets
$2.4M
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 Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1— 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 rating7 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 Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1: 7 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 Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1— 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 Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 714 E High St, Pottstown, PA, 19464
- City
- Pottstown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2013) to $5.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $84KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
22.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$84K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,140,137▲43.9% | $3,961,972▲25.9% | $2,442,559▲95.1% | $2,526,334▲58.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,572,151▲12.3% | $3,147,985▲5.2% | $1,252,204▲50.2% | $1,590,258▲72.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,180,731▲12.1% | $2,993,499▲5.8% | $833,627▲29.6% | $922,263▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,836,701▲5.3% | $2,829,304▲10.0% | $643,231▲1.3% | $673,849▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,694,882▼2.8% | $2,572,839▲3.5% | $634,818▲23.0% | $735,657▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,772,717▲14.2% | $2,486,106▼8.4% | $515,991▲132% | $849,467▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,428,095▼6.8% | $2,712,772▼1.0% | $222,787▼56.5% | $746,324▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,606,391▲3.1% | $2,739,242▲0.8% | $512,554▼20.9% | $837,850▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,528,628▼1.1% | $2,717,710▲8.0% | $648,064▼22.5% | $929,262▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,556,805▲0.6% | $2,517,015▲3.3% | $836,478▲5.4% | $1,113,141▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,542,503▼2.0% | $2,436,264▲3.1% | $793,519▲15.8% | $844,208▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,594,543 | $2,363,718 | $685,235 | $1,093,726 | 990 |
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 Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-0635540, based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1's EIN?
- Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-0635540.
- How much revenue does Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 report?
- Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 reported $5,140,137 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 have?
- CharityIndex grades Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co-1 (EIN 23-0635540) 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.