Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Sparta, North Carolina, registered in 1989, with $365,042 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 365, Sparta, NC, 28675 EIN 56-1288061 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$365K
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$258K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
C+
—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 Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department 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 rating68 mo reserves · +29% 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 Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc: 68 mo reserves · +29% 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 Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department 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 Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 365, Sparta, NC, 28675
- City
- Sparta
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $173K (FY2009) to $365K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
29.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$68K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $365,042▼1.5% | $258,083▲33.8% | $1,457,971▲6.3% | $1,525,471▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $370,605▼23.3% | $192,829▲12.9% | $1,371,893▲14.9% | $1,461,893▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $483,009▲149% | $170,762▼8.7% | $1,194,117▲35.4% | $1,194,117▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $194,023▲56.0% | $187,037▲86.8% | $881,870▲0.8% | $947,519▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $124,382▼19.0% | $100,107▼14.8% | $874,884▲2.9% | $944,297▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $153,652▼21.1% | $117,467▼10.9% | $850,609▲6.4% | $944,961▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $194,828▲24.1% | $131,901▼39.1% | $799,742▲8.7% | $919,940▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $156,941▲11.6% | $216,427▲35.9% | $735,829▼3.5% | $879,106▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $140,635▼28.1% | $159,214▼8.7% | $762,510▼2.3% | $947,971▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $195,525▲8.7% | $174,312▲10.3% | $780,789▲2.1% | $1,012,225▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $179,941▼15.3% | $157,974▼4.5% | $765,019▲3.7% | $1,039,875▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $212,486 | $165,354▼13.9% | $737,464▲14.5% | $1,042,859▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $192,139▲38.8% | $644,072▲25.3% | $915,153▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $138,455▲20.1% | $513,858▼0.5% | $815,059▲57.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $115,315▲56.0% | $516,564▲20.5% | $516,564▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | $173,482 | $73,909 | $428,558 | $520,996 | 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 Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1288061, based in Sparta, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN?
- Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1288061.
- How much revenue does Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc report?
- Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc reported $365,042 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sparta-alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Inc (EIN 56-1288061) 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.