Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Hagerstown, Maryland, registered in 1949, with $95,287 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
100 Eastern Blvd N, Hagerstown, MD, 21740 EIN 52-6048251 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$95K
▼ 43.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$72K
Net assets
$575K
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 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co 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 rating96 mo reserves · +25% 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 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc: 96 mo reserves · +25% 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 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co 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 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Eastern Blvd N, Hagerstown, MD, 21740
- City
- Hagerstown
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $75K (FY2012) to $95K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $575K
Operating margin
24.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$575K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$575K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,287▼43.1% | $71,835▲27.0% | $575,117▲6.4% | $575,117▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $167,440▲108% | $56,566▲50.7% | $540,706▲28.1% | $540,706▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,367▲12.9% | $37,527▲16.6% | $422,124▲3.6% | $422,124▲3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $71,191▲28.0% | $32,193▲20.0% | $407,375▲20.2% | $407,375▲20.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $55,599▼15.0% | $26,829▼14.5% | $338,805▲9.3% | $338,805▲9.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $65,423▲11.3% | $31,395▼13.8% | $310,035▲12.3% | $310,035▲12.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $58,807▼9.0% | $36,417▼23.9% | $276,007▲8.1% | $276,007▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $64,616▼6.8% | $47,857▼27.1% | $255,441▼6.3% | $255,441▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $69,346▼2.7% | $65,676▼41.6% | $272,761▲1.4% | $272,761▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $71,258▲11.5% | $112,406▲92.7% | $269,091▼13.3% | $269,091▼13.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $63,924▼3.2% | $58,337▼30.0% | $310,239▲1.8% | $310,239▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $66,042▼11.8% | $83,320▲13.3% | $304,652▼5.4% | $304,652▼5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $74,872 | $73,519 | $321,931 | $321,931 | 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 Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6048251, based in Hagerstown, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc's EIN?
- Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6048251.
- How much revenue does Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc report?
- Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc reported $95,287 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pioneer Hook & Ladder Fire Co Inc (EIN 52-6048251) 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.