United Steam Fire Engine Co-3
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Frederick, Maryland, registered in 2016, with $875,966 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
79 S Market St, Frederick, MD, 21701 EIN 52-0515514 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$876K
▲ 72.6% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$575K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 United Steam Fire Engine Co-3— 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 · +34% 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 United Steam Fire Engine Co-3: 66 mo reserves · +34% 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 United Steam Fire Engine Co-3— 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 United Steam Fire Engine Co-3: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 79 S Market St, Frederick, MD, 21701
- City
- Frederick
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $248K (FY2013) to $876K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $304KNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
34.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$304K
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $875,966▲72.6% | $575,330▼17.6% | $3,148,454▲10.6% | $3,452,302▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $507,632▼39.8% | $697,800▲28.8% | $2,847,818▼6.3% | $3,618,351▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $842,975▲9.6% | $541,791▲49.7% | $3,037,986▲11.0% | $3,817,887▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $768,848▲36.1% | $361,832▲18.1% | $2,736,802▲17.5% | $3,112,577▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $565,002▲7.4% | $306,295▼13.3% | $2,329,786▲9.0% | $2,714,735▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $525,831▲43.4% | $353,410▲4.8% | $2,136,828▲15.0% | $2,536,828▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $366,718▲2.1% | $337,226▲12.0% | $1,858,463▼5.3% | $1,858,463▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $359,128▼37.1% | $301,038▼4.2% | $1,963,366▲4.8% | $1,963,366▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $571,150▲106% | $314,277▼11.0% | $1,872,912▲15.2% | $1,872,912▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $277,031▼11.8% | $352,933▲8.1% | $1,625,713▼4.8% | $1,625,713▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $314,206▲26.9% | $326,526▲2.6% | $1,707,827▼0.7% | $1,707,827▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $247,640 | $318,131▲6.9% | $1,719,266▼0.5% | $1,723,066▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $297,698▼3.3% | $1,728,357▼2.6% | $1,784,425▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $308,012▲22.9% | $1,774,706▼5.8% | $1,849,741▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $250,568 | $1,883,542 | $1,946,528 | 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 United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0515514, based in Frederick, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Steam Fire Engine Co-3's EIN?
- United Steam Fire Engine Co-3's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0515514.
- How much revenue does United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 report?
- United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 reported $875,966 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 have?
- CharityIndex grades United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Steam Fire Engine Co-3 (EIN 52-0515514) 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.