Hose 5 Fire Museum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Hose 5 Fire Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bangor, Maine, registered in 1995, with $1,271 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 25, Bangor, ME, 04402 EIN 22-3242885 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1,271
▼ 86.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7,767
Net assets
$84K
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.
F
—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 Hose 5 Fire Museum— 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 rating129 mo reserves · -511% 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 Hose 5 Fire Museum: 129 mo reserves · -511% 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 Hose 5 Fire Museum— 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 Hose 5 Fire Museum: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 25, Bangor, ME, 04402
- City
- Bangor
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $18K (FY2014) to $1,271 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $84K
Operating margin
-511.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$84K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$84K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,271▼86.9% | $7,767▲25.5% | $83,569▼7.2% | $83,569▼7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $9,673▲377% | $6,191▲3.0% | $90,065▲4.0% | $90,065▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $2,027▼50.0% | $6,011▼1.8% | $86,583▼4.4% | $86,583▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $4,051▲161% | $6,119▲32.0% | $90,567▼2.2% | $90,567▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $1,551▼83.6% | $4,637▼15.9% | $92,635▼3.2% | $92,635▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $9,461▲77.9% | $5,511▼2.3% | $95,721▲4.3% | $95,721▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $5,317▲152% | $5,638▲8.3% | $91,771▼0.3% | $91,771▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $2,113▲11.4% | $5,206▲8.3% | $92,092▼3.2% | $92,092▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $1,896▼74.9% | $4,808▼49.2% | $95,185▼3.0% | $95,185▼3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $7,554▼58.7% | $9,466▲2.6% | $98,097▼1.9% | $98,097▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $18,282 | $9,222 | $100,009 | $100,009 | 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 Hose 5 Fire Museum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hose 5 Fire Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3242885, based in Bangor, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hose 5 Fire Museum's EIN?
- Hose 5 Fire Museum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3242885.
- How much revenue does Hose 5 Fire Museum report?
- Hose 5 Fire Museum reported $1,271 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hose 5 Fire Museum have?
- CharityIndex grades Hose 5 Fire Museum F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hose 5 Fire Museum (EIN 22-3242885) 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.