Volunteer & Exempt Firemens
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Volunteer & Exempt Firemens is a 501(c)(4) organization based in East Rockaway, New York, registered in 1945, with $160,925 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 204, East Rockaway, NY, 11518 EIN 11-6037574 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2024)
$161K
▲ 41.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$73K
Net assets
$1.6M
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+
—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 Volunteer & Exempt Firemens— 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 rating261 mo reserves · +55% 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 Volunteer & Exempt Firemens: 261 mo reserves · +55% 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 Volunteer & Exempt Firemens— 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 Volunteer & Exempt Firemens: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 204, East Rockaway, NY, 11518
- City
- East Rockaway
- State
- New York
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $74K (FY2009) to $161K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
54.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,925▲41.6% | $73,089▲45.2% | $1,587,295▲5.9% | $1,587,295▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,642▲4.2% | $50,348▼1.8% | $1,499,457▲4.4% | $1,499,457▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $109,113▼18.4% | $51,278▲0.6% | $1,436,163▲4.2% | $1,436,163▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $133,699▲29.3% | $50,962▼50.1% | $1,378,328▲6.4% | $1,378,328▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $103,417▼4.5% | $102,047▲67.7% | $1,295,591▲0.1% | $1,295,591▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $108,283▲1.4% | $60,836▼10.6% | $1,294,221▲3.8% | $1,294,221▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $106,802▲3.1% | $68,054▲6.7% | $1,246,775▲3.2% | $1,246,775▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $103,568▲12.5% | $63,759▼22.1% | $1,208,027▲3.4% | $1,208,027▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $92,072▼27.4% | $81,806▲63.1% | $1,168,218▲0.9% | $1,168,218▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $126,822▲59.5% | $50,142▲35.8% | $1,157,952▲7.1% | $1,157,952▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $79,497▲21.8% | $36,921▲27.0% | $1,081,271▲4.1% | $1,081,271▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,258 | $29,080▼33.3% | $1,038,696▲3.6% | $1,038,696▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $43,612▼8.5% | $1,002,518▲1.8% | $1,002,518▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,682▼24.9% | $984,902▲1.1% | $984,902▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $63,451▲2.1% | $974,284▼0.3% | $974,284▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | $74,077 | $62,167 | $976,812 | $976,812 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Volunteer & Exempt Firemens a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Volunteer & Exempt Firemens is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-6037574, based in East Rockaway, New York.
- What is Volunteer & Exempt Firemens's EIN?
- Volunteer & Exempt Firemens's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-6037574.
- How much revenue does Volunteer & Exempt Firemens report?
- Volunteer & Exempt Firemens reported $160,925 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Volunteer & Exempt Firemens have?
- CharityIndex grades Volunteer & Exempt Firemens C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Volunteer & Exempt Firemens (EIN 11-6037574) 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.