Middleton Fire Dept-1
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Middleton Fire Dept-1 is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Middleton, Wisconsin, registered in 1949, with $106,709 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7600 University Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562 EIN 39-6075820 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▲ 21.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$283K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Middleton Fire Dept-1— 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 rating35 mo reserves · +8% 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 Middleton Fire Dept-1: 35 mo reserves · +8% 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 Middleton Fire Dept-1— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Middleton Fire Dept-1: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2019) to $107K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,814Net assets $283K
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$287K
Total liabilities
$3,814
Net assets
$283K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,709▲21.5% | $98,355▲43.5% | $283,430▲3.0% | $287,244▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $87,842▲23.6% | $68,520▼2.9% | $275,076▲7.6% | $281,645▲10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $71,053▼8.1% | $70,549▼1.3% | $255,754▲1.6% | $255,754▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $77,340▲39.4% | $71,508▲33.5% | $251,726▲2.4% | $251,726▲2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $55,489▲5.8% | $53,553▼20.1% | $245,894▲0.8% | $245,894▲0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $52,423 | $67,023 | $243,958 | $243,958 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Middleton Fire Dept-1 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Middleton Fire Dept-1 is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6075820, based in Middleton, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Middleton Fire Dept-1's EIN?
- Middleton Fire Dept-1's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6075820.
- How much revenue does Middleton Fire Dept-1 report?
- Middleton Fire Dept-1 reported $106,709 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Middleton Fire Dept-1 have?
- CharityIndex grades Middleton Fire Dept-1 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Middleton Fire Dept-1 (EIN 39-6075820) 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.