Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Belhaven, North Carolina, registered in 2006, with $133,992 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
40186 Us 264e, Belhaven, NC, 27810 EIN 20-4159323 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$134K
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$336K
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+
★★★★
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 Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue 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 rating40 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 Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc: 40 mo reserves · +25% 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 Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue 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 Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 40186 Us 264e, Belhaven, NC, 27810
- City
- Belhaven
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2010) to $134K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $336K
Operating margin
25.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$336K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$336K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,992▼1.5% | $99,911▼25.3% | $335,621▲11.3% | $335,621▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $136,030▲4.6% | $133,704▲69.9% | $301,540▲0.8% | $301,540▲0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $129,991▲6.1% | $78,691▼20.6% | $299,214▲20.7% | $299,214▲20.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $122,540▲7.7% | $99,048▲17.7% | $247,914▲10.5% | $247,914▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $113,773▲0.9% | $84,120▼2.3% | $224,422▲15.2% | $224,422▲15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $112,751▼15.3% | $86,069▼2.3% | $194,769▲15.9% | $194,769▲15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $133,149▲18.3% | $88,135▼6.2% | $168,087▲36.6% | $168,087▲19.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $112,516▲58.7% | $93,914▲68.2% | $123,073▲17.8% | $141,280▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $70,890▲18.3% | $55,823▲9.4% | $104,471▲16.9% | $131,031▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $59,949▲19.7% | $51,017▲6.8% | $89,404▲11.8% | $128,629▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $50,068▼9.1% | $47,784▼12.7% | $79,946▲2.9% | $126,512▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $55,097▲10.3% | $54,748▲1.0% | $77,662▲0.5% | $135,987▼7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $49,942▼1.6% | $54,211▲16.3% | $77,313▼5.2% | $146,645▼5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $50,749▼4.1% | $46,602▼20.5% | $81,582▲5.4% | $155,145▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $52,937 | $58,618 | $77,435 | $162,049 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4159323, based in Belhaven, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc's EIN?
- Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4159323.
- How much revenue does Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc report?
- Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc reported $133,992 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc (EIN 20-4159323) 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.