The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, registered in 2010, with $58,722 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
801 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879 EIN 52-1078245 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$59K
▼ 26.5% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$92K
Net assets
$474K
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.
D
—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 The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating62 mo reserves · -57% 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 The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept: 62 mo reserves · -57% margin earns a F 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 The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept— 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 The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 801 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
- City
- Gaithersburg
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $152K (FY2019) to $59K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $93KNet assets $474K
Operating margin
-57.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$567K
Total liabilities
$93K
Net assets
$474K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,722▼26.5% | $92,326▼3.9% | $473,577▼10.4% | $566,575▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $79,860▲720% | $96,038▲20.3% | $528,681▼3.0% | $602,284▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$12,875▼115% | $79,854▲16.9% | $544,859▼14.5% | $561,914▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,667▼28.4% | $68,318▼27.2% | $637,588▲3.3% | $637,588▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $123,795▼18.5% | $93,858▼45.9% | $617,239▲5.1% | $617,239▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $151,928 | $173,511 | $587,302 | $587,302 | 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 The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1078245, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept's EIN?
- The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1078245.
- How much revenue does The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept report?
- The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept reported $58,722 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept have?
- CharityIndex grades The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Firemens Fund of the Gaithersburg-wa Grove Fire Dept (EIN 52-1078245) 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.