Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, registered in 1990, with $44,066 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
18208 Cussewago Rd, Meadville, PA, 16335 EIN 25-1089374 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2023)
$44K
▼ 72.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$115K
Net assets
$524K
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.
D
—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 Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · -161% 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 Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc: 55 mo reserves · -161% margin earns a F 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 Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc— 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 Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 18208 Cussewago Rd, Meadville, PA, 16335
- City
- Meadville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $412K (FY2013) to $44K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $345KNet assets $524K
Operating margin
-161.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$869K
Total liabilities
$345K
Net assets
$524K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,066▼72.2% | $115,017▼50.3% | $523,706▼11.9% | $868,503▼26.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $158,653▼51.0% | $231,573▼28.1% | $594,657▼10.9% | $1,188,840▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $323,939▲5.5% | $321,977▲14.8% | $667,577▲0.3% | $1,272,878▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $307,087▼2.4% | $280,506▼23.4% | $665,615▲4.2% | $1,310,995▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $314,798▲4.1% | $366,240▲3.9% | $639,034▼7.5% | $1,340,449▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $302,543▲95.4% | $352,522▼15.8% | $690,476▼6.7% | $1,404,636▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $154,819▼53.3% | $418,436▼21.5% | $740,455▼26.3% | $1,487,000▼32.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $331,290▼4.4% | $533,282▼9.1% | $1,004,072▼16.7% | $2,217,578▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $346,384▼38.1% | $586,889▲14.2% | $1,206,064▼16.6% | $2,475,967▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $560,013▲35.8% | $513,781▲30.0% | $1,446,569▲3.3% | $2,813,578▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $412,387 | $395,138▲15.9% | $1,400,337▲1.2% | $2,156,937▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $340,879▼2.1% | $1,383,088▼3.6% | $2,215,881▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $348,064▲82.1% | $1,434,456▼1.0% | $2,176,692▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $191,164 | $1,449,301 | $1,829,400 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1089374, based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc's EIN?
- Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1089374.
- How much revenue does Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc report?
- Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc reported $44,066 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc have?
- CharityIndex grades Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept & Relief Assoc (EIN 25-1089374) 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.