Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Company-1 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hampstead, Maryland, registered in 1990, with $3,335,048 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$856K
Net assets
$9.2M
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 Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Company-1— 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 Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Company-1: 129 mo reserves · +74% 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 Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Company-1— 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 Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Company-1: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
74.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.6M
Total liabilities
$8.4M
Net assets
$9.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,335,048▲13.0% | $855,513▼33.2% | $9,195,534▲31.2% | $17,596,344▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,950,556▲54.4% | $1,280,884▼7.8% | $7,010,585▲31.3% | $15,334,179▲70.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,910,470▲14.3% | $1,389,994▲10.8% | $5,340,913▲10.8% | $9,022,104▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,671,050▲9.9% | $1,254,166▲12.6% | $4,820,437▲9.5% | $5,618,049▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,520,577▲33.9% | $1,114,223▼6.7% | $4,403,274▲10.2% | $5,058,312▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,135,516▼23.4% | $1,194,483▲6.3% | $3,996,920▼1.5% | $4,697,187▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,483,343▲9.1% | $1,123,697▲8.4% | $4,055,887▲9.7% | $4,143,419▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,359,312▲3.0% | $1,036,169▲0.9% | $3,696,239▲9.6% | $3,822,417▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,319,769▲0.3% | $1,027,203▼9.3% | $3,373,094▲9.5% | $3,542,010▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,315,669▼0.1% | $1,132,905▲3.3% | $3,080,528▲6.3% | $3,291,002▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,317,551▲12.1% | $1,096,752▼9.4% | $2,897,765▲8.2% | $2,901,412▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,174,929 | $1,210,226 | $2,676,976 | $2,681,238 | 990 |
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Data for Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Company-1 (EIN 52-0545262) 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.