The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1992, with $121,292 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4900 Carlisle Pike Ste 110, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050 EIN 23-2653140 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$121K
▼ 21.4% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$102K
Net assets
$221K
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 Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc— 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 rating26 mo reserves · +16% 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 Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc: 26 mo reserves · +16% 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 Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute 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 The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4900 Carlisle Pike Ste 110, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $218K (FY2013) to $121K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$221K
Net assets
$221K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,292▼21.4% | $101,906▼40.4% | $220,884▲18.2% | $220,884▲18.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $154,228▲6.8% | $170,939▼22.2% | $186,946▲2.1% | $186,990▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $144,367▼16.2% | $219,651▲24.2% | $183,050▼39.5% | $183,050▼39.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $172,216▼6.4% | $176,914▼0.1% | $302,445▲6.3% | $302,445▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $183,959▼2.0% | $177,030▼28.3% | $284,597▲11.4% | $284,597▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $187,725▲15.5% | $246,924▲19.8% | $255,578▼12.0% | $255,578▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $162,528▼8.0% | $206,158▼1.9% | $290,443▼19.5% | $290,443▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $176,611▼62.5% | $210,167▼2.4% | $360,688▼1.2% | $360,688▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $471,050▲125% | $215,394▼5.7% | $365,156▲317% | $365,456▲317% | 990 |
| 2015 | $209,310▲5.8% | $228,400▲7.3% | $87,666▼19.1% | $87,666▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $197,794▼9.2% | $212,798▼9.7% | $108,420▼12.1% | $108,420▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $217,807 | $235,572▲13.8% | $123,297▼11.8% | $123,597▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $207,094▼2.2% | $139,714▲14.4% | $140,196▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $211,699▼4.8% | $122,107▲13.8% | $122,285▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $222,314 | $107,325 | $107,559 | 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 Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2653140, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc's EIN?
- The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2653140.
- How much revenue does The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc report?
- The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc reported $121,292 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Inc (EIN 23-2653140) 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.