Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Mooresville, North Carolina, registered in 1991, with $2,317,587 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2014 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC, 28117 EIN 56-1391053 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$5.5M
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 Shepherds 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 rating31 mo reserves · +7% 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 Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc: 31 mo reserves · +7% 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 Shepherds 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 →
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 Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2014 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC, 28117
- City
- Mooresville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $66KNet assets $5.5M
Operating margin
7.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.6M
Total liabilities
$66K
Net assets
$5.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,317,587▲8.0% | $2,146,928▲26.2% | $5,503,900▲3.3% | $5,569,607▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,146,483▲35.2% | $1,701,626▲3.6% | $5,330,007▲9.2% | $5,457,882▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,587,512▼19.0% | $1,642,883▲18.4% | $4,880,810▼1.1% | $5,067,504▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,959,979▲18.3% | $1,387,945▲7.0% | $4,936,181▲13.1% | $5,071,168▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,656,193▲27.7% | $1,297,749▲32.9% | $4,364,147▲8.9% | $4,676,572▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,297,263▼3.2% | $976,153▼12.6% | $4,005,703▲8.7% | $4,490,822▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,339,643▲19.7% | $1,117,247▲16.3% | $3,684,593▲6.4% | $4,339,383▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,119,572▲1.9% | $960,442▲21.0% | $3,462,197▲4.8% | $4,331,218▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,098,829▲1.2% | $794,054▲2.5% | $3,303,067▲10.2% | $4,378,156▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,085,781▼13.3% | $774,655▼0.5% | $2,998,292▲11.6% | $3,398,070▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,251,933▲22.0% | $778,514▼2.3% | $2,687,166▲21.4% | $3,304,880▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,026,173 | $796,519▲0.3% | $2,213,747▲11.6% | $3,045,489▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $794,400▼6.8% | $1,984,093▲12.0% | $2,958,543▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $852,104▲27.2% | $1,771,536▲2.6% | $2,952,979▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $669,680 | $1,725,996 | $3,242,073 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1391053, based in Mooresville, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc's EIN?
- Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1391053.
- How much revenue does Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc report?
- Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc reported $2,317,587 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shepherds Fire-rescue Inc (EIN 56-1391053) 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.