The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, New Jersey, registered in 1979, with $219,445 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3135 Route 206, Columbus, NJ, 08022 EIN 51-0232509 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$219K
▲ 65.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$211K
Net assets
$96K
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 The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +4% 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 Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1: 5 mo reserves · +4% 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 The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1— 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 Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3135 Route 206, Columbus, NJ, 08022
- City
- Columbus
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $134K (FY2013) to $219K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $96K
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$96K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$96K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,445▲65.5% | $210,753▲14.7% | $95,914▲10.0% | $95,914▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $132,576▼10.3% | $183,724▲50.7% | $87,222▼37.0% | $87,222▼37.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $147,814▼20.5% | $121,953▼20.1% | $138,370▲23.0% | $138,370▲23.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $185,857▼50.3% | $152,722▼61.8% | $112,509▼63.7% | $112,509▼64.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $374,317▼3.1% | $400,081▲1.9% | $309,941▼6.4% | $316,941▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $386,388▼26.0% | $392,738▼4.7% | $331,062▼1.4% | $334,562▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $522,446▲41.5% | $412,119▲7.4% | $335,684▲48.8% | $339,184▲47.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $369,151▼20.3% | $383,825▼10.8% | $225,657▼6.1% | $229,857▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $463,217▲137% | $430,347▲163% | $240,331▲15.8% | $244,059▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $195,497▲84.5% | $163,447▲3.4% | $207,461▲14.5% | $215,555▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $105,943▼21.0% | $158,145▼1.9% | $181,127▼21.9% | $196,229▼23.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $134,155 | $161,277▲8.1% | $231,992▼10.4% | $256,139▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $149,166 | $258,956 | $284,696 | 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 The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0232509, based in Columbus, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1's EIN?
- The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0232509.
- How much revenue does The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 report?
- The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 reported $219,445 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 have?
- CharityIndex grades The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Franklin Fire Engine Company T A Franklin Fire Company No 1 (EIN 51-0232509) 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.