Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, registered in 2010, with $94,045 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
557 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024 EIN 22-3185580 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▲ 4.9% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$94K
Net assets
$257K
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 Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department— 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 rating33 mo reserves · -0% 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 Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department: 33 mo reserves · -0% 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 Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department— 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 Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 557 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024
- City
- Fort Lee
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2011) to $94K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $257K
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$257K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,045▲4.9% | $94,190▲9.6% | $257,193▼0.1% | $257,193▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $89,629▲6.6% | $85,964▲43.7% | $257,338▲1.4% | $257,338▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $84,050▲6.1% | $59,834▼4.1% | $253,673▲10.6% | $253,673▲10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $79,226▲0.3% | $62,391▲50.8% | $229,457▲7.9% | $229,457▲7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $78,959▲8.5% | $41,383▼35.6% | $212,622▲21.5% | $212,622▲21.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $72,755▲6.7% | $64,275▼31.5% | $175,046▲5.1% | $175,046▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $68,157▼1.3% | $93,847▲55.3% | $166,566▼13.4% | $166,566▼13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $69,058▲3.4% | $60,441▲4.1% | $192,256▲4.7% | $192,256▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $66,805▲5.1% | $58,078▲4.8% | $183,639▲5.0% | $183,639▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $63,541▲5.9% | $55,415▼12.8% | $174,912▲4.9% | $174,912▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $59,978▼3.1% | $63,561▲10.8% | $166,786▼2.1% | $166,786▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $61,870▼18.5% | $57,353▼13.8% | $170,369▲2.7% | $170,369▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $75,883▲13.7% | $66,530▼3.9% | $165,852▲6.0% | $165,852▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $66,749 | $69,244 | $156,499 | $156,499 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3185580, based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department's EIN?
- Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3185580.
- How much revenue does Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department report?
- Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department reported $94,045 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department have?
- CharityIndex grades Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hook and Ladder No 3 Fort Lee Fire Department (EIN 22-3185580) 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.