Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Meridale, New York, registered in 1998, with $56,318 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 104, Meridale, NY, 13806 EIN 16-1539135 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▲ 94.3% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$44K
Net assets
$304K
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 Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc— 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 rating82 mo reserves · +21% 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 Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc: 82 mo reserves · +21% 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 Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc— 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 Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 104, Meridale, NY, 13806
- City
- Meridale
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $17K (FY2013) to $56K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $962Net assets $304K
Operating margin
21.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$305K
Total liabilities
$962
Net assets
$304K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,318▲94.3% | $44,470▲41.8% | $303,886▲4.1% | $304,848▲4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $28,979▲17.6% | $31,364▲50.7% | $292,038▼0.8% | $292,038▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $24,640▼69.6% | $20,812▲15.2% | $294,423▼54.4% | $294,423▼54.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $81,007▲72.9% | $18,071▼44.7% | $645,878▲10.9% | $645,878▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,859▲291% | $32,699▲279% | $582,502▼2.3% | $594,963▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $11,989▼43.4% | $8,625▼33.5% | $595,967▲0.6% | $641,465▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,179▲22.6% | $12,968▼59.2% | $592,603▲2.7% | $638,869▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,276 | $31,768▲593% | $576,816▼0.8% | $630,762▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,583 | $581,199 | $648,481 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1539135, based in Meridale, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc's EIN?
- Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1539135.
- How much revenue does Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc report?
- Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc reported $56,318 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Meridale Fire Depot & Emergency Squad Inc (EIN 16-1539135) 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.