Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Waterford, Connecticut, registered in 1986, with $11,114 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
89 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT, 06385 EIN 22-2720843 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$11K
▲ 32.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5,446
Net assets
$199K
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 Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated— 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 rating438 mo reserves · +51% 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 Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated: 438 mo reserves · +51% 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 Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated— 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 Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 89 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT, 06385
- City
- Waterford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $21K (FY2014) to $11K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
51.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$199K
Net assets
$199K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,114▲32.2% | $5,446▼53.5% | $198,727▲13.7% | $198,727▲13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $8,409▼36.3% | $11,708▲723% | $174,720▲2.6% | $174,720▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $13,199▼31.9% | $1,423▼93.0% | $170,292▲5.0% | $170,292▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $19,384▲120% | $20,395▲456% | $162,219▼13.6% | $162,219▼13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $8,829▼62.9% | $3,671▼84.2% | $187,645▲23.4% | $187,645▲23.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $23,802▼15.1% | $23,212▲17.9% | $152,058▼6.0% | $152,058▼6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $28,031▲54.3% | $19,685▲0.7% | $161,797▲5.4% | $161,797▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $18,169▼31.5% | $19,557▲50.6% | $153,451▼0.9% | $153,451▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $26,513▲63.1% | $12,987▲30.6% | $154,839▲9.6% | $154,839▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $16,260▼23.5% | $9,945▼32.4% | $141,313▲4.7% | $155,458▲15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $21,257 | $14,707 | $134,998 | $134,998 | 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 Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2720843, based in Waterford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated's EIN?
- Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2720843.
- How much revenue does Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated report?
- Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated reported $11,114 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Waterford Fire Engine Co No 1 Incorporated (EIN 22-2720843) 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.