Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hightstown, New Jersey, registered in 1995, with -$5 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
140 N Main St, Hightstown, NJ, 08520 EIN 22-3279112 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
-$5
▼ 100.0% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$620
Net assets
$195K
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.
D
—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 Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating3776 mo reserves · -12500% 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 Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc: 3776 mo reserves · -12500% margin earns a F 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 Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc— 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 Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 140 N Main St, Hightstown, NJ, 08520
- City
- Hightstown
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $108K (FY2014) to -$5 (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $195K
Operating margin
-12500.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$195K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$195K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$5▼100% | $620▼99.3% | $195,105▼1.1% | $195,105▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118,376▼5.2% | $89,823▼0.2% | $197,302▲16.9% | $197,302▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $124,869▲93.4% | $89,987▲27.5% | $168,749▲26.1% | $168,749▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $64,578▼1.4% | $70,551▼40.2% | $133,867▼4.3% | $147,747▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,523▼8.0% | $117,945▼0.5% | $139,840▼27.3% | $167,018▼28.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,236▼30.7% | $118,489▼9.1% | $192,262▼19.7% | $232,179▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $102,777▲13.6% | $130,377▲33.0% | $239,515▼17.3% | $239,515▼30.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $90,465▼16.2% | $98,058▼3.3% | $289,754▼2.6% | $342,001▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $107,911 | $101,411 | $297,347 | $359,625 | 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.
Grants received · $181K total
10 grants to Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc totaling $181K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peddie School | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2018 | $25,320 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2015 | $25,235 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Peddie School | Fire department support | 2014 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3279112, based in Hightstown, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc's EIN?
- Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3279112.
- How much revenue does Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc report?
- Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc reported -$5 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hightstown Engine Co No 1 Inc (EIN 22-3279112) 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.