W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Hamlin, West Virginia, registered in 1990, with $172,594 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 358, West Hamlin, WV, 25571 EIN 55-0651490 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$173K
▼ 1.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$141K
Net assets
$433K
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 W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept— 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 rating37 mo reserves · +18% 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 W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept: 37 mo reserves · +18% 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 W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept— 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 W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 358, West Hamlin, WV, 25571
- City
- West Hamlin
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $112K (FY2013) to $173K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $433K
Operating margin
18.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$468K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$433K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,594▼1.1% | $141,410▲4.3% | $433,461▲7.8% | $467,847▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $174,486▲32.5% | $135,626▼15.4% | $402,277▲17.5% | $420,399▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $131,696▼2.6% | $160,399▼12.3% | $342,356▼7.7% | $364,736▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,229▲6.1% | $182,818▼3.4% | $371,059▼11.4% | $406,004▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $127,427▼3.7% | $189,235▲4.3% | $418,648▼12.9% | $424,125▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $132,317▼11.0% | $181,426▲3.6% | $480,456▼9.3% | $490,601▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $148,625▲30.1% | $175,177▲1.2% | $529,565▼4.8% | $541,929▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $114,237▼3.0% | $173,057▲24.7% | $556,117▲14.7% | $588,254▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $117,724▼5.3% | $138,732▼15.3% | $485,013▼4.6% | $561,450▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $124,333▲10.6% | $163,830▼4.7% | $508,656▼7.0% | $567,014▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $112,418 | $171,865▼5.7% | $546,996▼8.9% | $619,824▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $182,267▼1.2% | $600,227▼4.1% | $692,248▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $184,541▼6.6% | $625,941▼8.0% | $729,655▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $197,529 | $680,551 | $814,259 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0651490, based in West Hamlin, West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept's EIN?
- W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0651490.
- How much revenue does W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept report?
- W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept reported $172,594 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept have?
- CharityIndex grades W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W Hamlin Volunteer Fire Dept (EIN 55-0651490) 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.