Tri-community Volunteer Fire District
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tri-community Volunteer Fire District is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bridgeton, North Carolina, registered in 1981, with $586,355 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 387, Bridgeton, NC, 28519 EIN 58-0011677 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$586K
▲ 2.3% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$529K
Net assets
$1.9M
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+
★★★★
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 Tri-community Volunteer Fire District— 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 rating43 mo reserves · +10% 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 Tri-community Volunteer Fire District: 43 mo reserves · +10% 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 Tri-community Volunteer Fire District— 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 Tri-community Volunteer Fire District: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 387, Bridgeton, NC, 28519
- City
- Bridgeton
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $331K (FY2013) to $586K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $884KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$884K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $586,355▲2.3% | $528,853▼4.8% | $1,892,126▲3.1% | $2,775,840▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $573,322▼3.0% | $555,503▲12.7% | $1,834,624▲1.0% | $2,848,120▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $591,079▲12.3% | $492,855▲4.9% | $1,816,805▲5.7% | $2,955,302▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $526,256▼12.2% | $469,671▼12.0% | $1,718,581▲3.4% | $2,995,609▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $599,518▲17.0% | $533,650▲15.0% | $1,661,996▲4.1% | $3,093,778▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $512,436▼3.5% | $463,901▼1.8% | $1,596,128▲3.1% | $3,320,377▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $531,085▼6.5% | $472,567▲23.4% | $1,547,593▲3.9% | $3,402,159▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $567,733▲12.8% | $382,863▲13.5% | $1,489,075▲14.2% | $3,588,324▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $503,325▲14.7% | $337,233▼13.0% | $1,304,205▲14.6% | $2,743,436▲91.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $438,827▲31.3% | $387,489▲23.3% | $1,138,103▲4.7% | $1,430,035▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $334,331▲0.9% | $314,341▼0.3% | $1,086,765▲1.9% | $1,425,306▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $331,417 | $315,379▼0.3% | $1,066,775▲1.5% | $1,164,967▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $316,206▼5.4% | $1,050,737▲0.9% | $1,188,505▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $334,209▲21.8% | $1,041,442▲3.6% | $1,253,762▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $274,339 | $1,004,898 | $1,107,418 | 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 Tri-community Volunteer Fire District a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-community Volunteer Fire District is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-0011677, based in Bridgeton, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-community Volunteer Fire District's EIN?
- Tri-community Volunteer Fire District's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-0011677.
- How much revenue does Tri-community Volunteer Fire District report?
- Tri-community Volunteer Fire District reported $586,355 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-community Volunteer Fire District have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-community Volunteer Fire District C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-community Volunteer Fire District (EIN 58-0011677) 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.