Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, registered in 1992, with $4,215,047 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
206 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278 EIN 56-1301996 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.2M
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$11.4M
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 Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc— 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 rating36 mo reserves · +11% 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 Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc: 36 mo reserves · +11% 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 Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc— 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 Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 206 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
- City
- Hillsborough
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2013) to $4.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $11.4M
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.1M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$11.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,215,047▲13.5% | $3,756,349▲4.6% | $11,393,413▲2.6% | $14,066,087▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,714,552▼26.6% | $3,590,314▲30.5% | $11,108,820▼1.1% | $13,524,849▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,063,378▲10.5% | $2,751,400▲4.8% | $11,237,427▲76.0% | $13,864,584▲108% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,583,107▲42.9% | $2,624,182▲9.2% | $6,384,848▲33.3% | $6,653,104▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,207,626▲24.8% | $2,402,503▲6.4% | $4,789,872▲12.5% | $5,580,539▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,571,208▲2.3% | $2,257,055▲0.2% | $4,256,151▲0.4% | $4,856,200▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,513,891▲8.1% | $2,252,494▲8.1% | $4,239,659▲0.8% | $5,124,418▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,326,297▲9.0% | $2,084,611▲4.2% | $4,206,325▼1.0% | $4,486,440▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,134,133▲3.2% | $1,999,903▲11.3% | $4,247,103▲57.2% | $4,641,700▲50.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,068,883▼12.2% | $1,796,317▲6.3% | $2,701,518▲10.9% | $3,087,105▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,357,034▲28.3% | $1,689,855▲15.2% | $2,436,733▲40.9% | $2,895,146▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,836,787 | $1,467,012▲2.1% | $1,729,589▲19.4% | $1,865,166▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,436,313 | $1,448,587 | $1,464,643 | 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 Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1301996, based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc's EIN?
- Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1301996.
- How much revenue does Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc report?
- Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc reported $4,215,047 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Orange Rural Fire Department No 1 Inc (EIN 56-1301996) 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.