Lyn-dan Heights Volunteer Fire Dept is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lynchburg, Virginia, registered in 2014, with $654,710 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$655K
▲ 523.0% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$129K
Net assets
$876K
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 Lyn-dan Heights Volunteer Fire Dept— 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 Lyn-dan Heights Volunteer Fire Dept: 82 mo reserves · +80% 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 Lyn-dan Heights Volunteer Fire Dept— 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 Lyn-dan Heights Volunteer Fire Dept: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $91K (FY2012) to $655K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
80.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$876K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$876K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $654,710▲523% | $128,547▼14.5% | $875,989▲150% | $875,989▲147% | 990 |
| 2023 | $105,093▲2.0% | $150,404▲2.5% | $349,826▼11.5% | $354,460▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $103,027▼42.0% | $146,709▲11.1% | $395,137▼10.0% | $401,960▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,714▲79.3% | $132,072▼9.3% | $438,819▲11.6% | $456,709▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,130▼37.4% | $145,628▼23.6% | $393,177▼10.6% | $433,000▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $158,272▼12.0% | $190,691▲37.8% | $439,675▼6.9% | $497,670▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $179,891▲162% | $138,420▲7.8% | $472,094▲9.6% | $544,800▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $68,652▼4.4% | $128,362▼4.2% | $430,623▼12.2% | $527,318▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,794▼1.1% | $133,981▼15.6% | $490,333▼11.3% | $610,028▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,590▼28.6% | $158,797▲35.9% | $552,520▼13.5% | $690,943▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $101,698▼82.9% | $116,813▲14.8% | $638,727▼2.3% | $795,304▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $594,219▲550% | $101,786▲40.4% | $653,842▲305% | $828,842▲414% | 990 |
| 2012 | $91,373 | $72,496 | $161,409 | $161,409 | 990EZ |
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Data for Lyn-dan Heights Volunteer Fire Dept (EIN 54-0720044) 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.