South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Beaufort, North Carolina, registered in 1996, with $199,859 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
102 Big Creek Rd, Beaufort, NC, 28516 EIN 56-1405441 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$200K
▲ 58.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$151K
Net assets
$1.1M
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
—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 South River Merrimon Fire & Ems 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 rating87 mo reserves · +24% 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 South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc: 87 mo reserves · +24% 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 South River Merrimon Fire & Ems 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 South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 102 Big Creek Rd, Beaufort, NC, 28516
- City
- Beaufort
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $157K (FY2013) to $200K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,322Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
24.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$1,322
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,859▲58.5% | $151,333▲8.8% | $1,092,095▲4.7% | $1,093,417▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $126,118▲0.3% | $139,109▲28.0% | $1,043,569▼1.2% | $1,044,062▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $125,774▲7.8% | $108,651▼16.6% | $1,056,560▲1.6% | $1,057,053▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $116,634▲1.9% | $130,314▼1.8% | $1,039,437▼1.3% | $1,040,633▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,439▼28.1% | $132,702▼24.0% | $1,053,117▼1.7% | $1,053,392▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,103▼21.4% | $174,656▼10.6% | $1,071,380▼1.4% | $1,071,739▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $202,331▲36.8% | $195,368▲15.0% | $1,086,933▲0.6% | $1,088,421▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $147,875▼18.8% | $169,940▲2.5% | $1,079,970▼2.0% | $1,081,650▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $182,166▲3.8% | $165,765▲4.9% | $1,102,035▲1.5% | $1,102,544▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $175,532▲14.3% | $158,076▲4.4% | $1,085,634▲1.6% | $1,085,761▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $153,587▼2.5% | $151,431▼1.6% | $1,068,178▲0.2% | $1,070,284▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $157,448 | $153,930▼14.2% | $1,066,022▲0.3% | $1,066,022▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $179,368▼17.7% | $1,062,504▼3.6% | $1,062,504▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $218,042 | $1,102,701 | $1,102,701 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1405441, based in Beaufort, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc's EIN?
- South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1405441.
- How much revenue does South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc report?
- South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc reported $199,859 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for South River Merrimon Fire & Ems Inc (EIN 56-1405441) 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.