Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 1967, with $110,634 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5875 Ryans Bluff Rd, N Charleston, SC, 29418 EIN 16-6070020 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2023)
$111K
▼ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$109K
Net assets
$490K
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 Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire— 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 rating54 mo reserves · +2% 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 Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire: 54 mo reserves · +2% 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 Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire— 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 Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5875 Ryans Bluff Rd, N Charleston, SC, 29418
- City
- N Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66K (FY2013) to $111K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $490K
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$490K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$490K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,634▼4.8% | $108,591▲32.6% | $490,435▲9.9% | $490,435▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $116,165▼9.5% | $81,905▲12.8% | $446,171▼15.0% | $446,171▼15.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $128,335▲9.1% | $72,583▼12.4% | $524,995▲15.9% | $524,995▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $117,603▼12.4% | $82,853▼4.7% | $453,101▲26.9% | $453,101▲26.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $134,297▲90.7% | $86,941▲4.6% | $356,929▲15.3% | $356,929▲15.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $70,433▼57.2% | $83,122▲4.9% | $309,573▼3.9% | $309,573▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $164,539▲81.0% | $79,212▼17.9% | $322,262▲36.0% | $322,262▲36.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $90,919▼47.8% | $96,487▲33.1% | $236,935▼2.3% | $236,935▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $174,039▲96.5% | $72,501▼13.1% | $242,503▲95.7% | $242,503▲95.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $88,562▲34.8% | $83,433▲3.4% | $123,903▲4.0% | $123,903▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $65,684 | $80,653 | $119,147 | $119,147 | 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 Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6070020, based in N Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire's EIN?
- Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6070020.
- How much revenue does Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire report?
- Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire reported $110,634 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire have?
- CharityIndex grades Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Society For the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire (EIN 16-6070020) 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.