U-crest Fire Company Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
U-crest Fire Company Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Cheektowaga, New York, registered in 1995, with $74,465 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
255 Clover Pl, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225 EIN 16-1431434 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2025)
$74K
▲ 12.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$47K
Net assets
$256K
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
—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 U-crest Fire Company 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 rating66 mo reserves · +37% 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 U-crest Fire Company Inc: 66 mo reserves · +37% 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 U-crest Fire Company 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 U-crest Fire Company Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 255 Clover Pl, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
- City
- Cheektowaga
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $76K (FY2012) to $74K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $3,553Net assets $256K
Operating margin
37.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$259K
Total liabilities
$3,553
Net assets
$256K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,465▲12.4% | $46,588▼55.1% | $255,695▲12.2% | $259,248▲12.1% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $66,253▼17.1% | $103,777▲82.7% | $227,818▼14.1% | $231,317▼13.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $79,874▼16.6% | $56,815▼31.1% | $265,342▲9.5% | $267,529▲10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $95,750▲45.0% | $82,450▲37.4% | $242,283▲5.8% | $242,283▲5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $66,033▼10.5% | $60,028▲92.7% | $228,983▲2.7% | $228,983▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $73,802▼21.6% | $31,153▼55.2% | $222,978▲23.7% | $222,978▲23.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $94,163▲38.7% | $69,463▼11.6% | $180,329▲15.9% | $180,329▲15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $67,905▼29.2% | $78,577▼14.8% | $155,629▼6.4% | $155,629▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $95,946▼4.4% | $92,271▲2.6% | $166,301▲1.4% | $166,301▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $100,317▲0.8% | $89,959▲0.1% | $163,990▲6.7% | $163,990▲6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $99,481▼1.6% | $89,883▼10.3% | $153,632▲6.7% | $153,632▲6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $101,074▲36.1% | $100,222▲10.3% | $144,034▼36.3% | $144,034▼36.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $74,265▼2.7% | $90,835▲4.8% | $226,122▼6.8% | $226,122▼6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $76,322 | $86,644 | $242,692 | $242,692 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is U-crest Fire Company Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. U-crest Fire Company Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1431434, based in Cheektowaga, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is U-crest Fire Company Inc's EIN?
- U-crest Fire Company Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1431434.
- How much revenue does U-crest Fire Company Inc report?
- U-crest Fire Company Inc reported $74,465 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does U-crest Fire Company Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades U-crest Fire Company Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for U-crest Fire Company Inc (EIN 16-1431434) 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.