Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spindale, North Carolina, registered in 2016, with $180,105 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
294 Fairground Road, Spindale, NC, 28160 EIN 81-3061650 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2022)
$180K
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2022)
$84K
Net assets
$716K
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 Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association 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 rating102 mo reserves · +53% 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 Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc: 102 mo reserves · +53% 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 Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 294 Fairground Road, Spindale, NC, 28160
- City
- Spindale
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7,489 (FY2016) to $180K (FY2022) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $158KNet assets $716K
Operating margin
53.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$874K
Total liabilities
$158K
Net assets
$716K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $180,105▲3.0% | $84,459▼22.1% | $716,064▲16.0% | $873,986▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $174,846▲0.2% | $108,452▲18.6% | $617,413▲12.0% | $812,304▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $174,484▼9.6% | $91,427▼47.5% | $551,019▲17.7% | $781,764▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $193,031▲301% | $174,274▲277% | $467,962▲4.2% | $467,962▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,172▼66.4% | $46,253▲118% | $449,205▲0.4% | $449,205▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $143,434▲1815% | $21,211▲70.1% | $447,287▲37.6% | $447,287▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,489 | $12,472 | $325,064 | $325,064 | 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 Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3061650, based in Spindale, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc's EIN?
- Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3061650.
- How much revenue does Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc report?
- Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc reported $180,105 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rutherford County Fire-rescue Association Inc (EIN 81-3061650) 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.