Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Melville, New York, registered in 1992, with $1,457,862 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
531 Sweet Hollow Rd, Melville, NY, 11747 EIN 11-2580501 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.5M
▲ 15.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$352K
Net assets
$7.8M
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+
—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 Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating265 mo reserves · +76% 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 Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association: 265 mo reserves · +76% margin earns a B+ 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 Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association— 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 Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $572K (FY2020) to $1.5M (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $7.8M
Operating margin
75.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,457,862▲15.8% | $352,084▼9.1% | $7,767,297▲16.6% | $7,767,297▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $1,259,260▲15.5% | $387,370▲83.3% | $6,661,519▲15.1% | $6,661,519▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,090,176▲2730% | $211,373▲4.6% | $5,789,629▲17.9% | $5,789,629▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$41,454▼104% | $202,138▲10.3% | $4,910,826▼4.7% | $4,910,826▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $954,406▲66.8% | $183,301▼32.8% | $5,154,418▲17.6% | $5,154,418▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $572,091 | $272,945▲205% | $4,383,313▲164% | $4,383,313▲164% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $89,612 | $1,658,180 | $1,658,180 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-2580501, based in Melville, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association's EIN?
- Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-2580501.
- How much revenue does Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association report?
- Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association reported $1,457,862 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Melville Volunteer and Exempt Fire- Mens Benevolent Association (EIN 11-2580501) 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.