Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Wellington, Alabama, registered in 1985, with $147,670 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1552 Ap Hollingsworth Rd, Wellington, AL, 36279 EIN 63-0899063 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$148K
▼ 0.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$133K
Net assets
$269K
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 Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc— 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 rating24 mo reserves · +10% 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 Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc: 24 mo reserves · +10% 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 Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc— 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 Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1552 Ap Hollingsworth Rd, Wellington, AL, 36279
- City
- Wellington
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $491K (FY2013) to $148K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $269K
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$334K
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$269K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,670▼0.4% | $132,908▲3.7% | $268,669▲5.8% | $333,518▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $148,190▼19.1% | $128,187▼17.3% | $253,907▲8.6% | $332,921▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $183,193▲31.1% | $154,964▲38.4% | $233,904▲13.7% | $326,780▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,737▼21.0% | $111,974▼2.8% | $205,675▲15.6% | $311,663▲75.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $176,896▲72.0% | $115,145▲29.1% | $177,912▲59.9% | $177,912▲59.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $102,835▲4.5% | $89,191▼42.7% | $111,272▲14.0% | $111,272▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $98,440▲12.8% | $155,608▼12.4% | $97,628▼36.9% | $97,628▼36.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $87,239▼25.2% | $177,563▲59.3% | $154,796▼36.8% | $154,796▼36.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $116,594▼47.0% | $111,460▼64.0% | $245,120▲2.1% | $245,120▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $219,804▼55.3% | $309,241▼32.7% | $239,986▼27.1% | $239,986▼27.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $491,485 | $459,365▼36.9% | $329,423▲10.8% | $329,423▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $728,374▲179% | $297,303▼37.0% | $297,303▼37.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $260,765 | $471,936 | $471,936 | 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 Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0899063, based in Wellington, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN?
- Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0899063.
- How much revenue does Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc report?
- Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc reported $147,670 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Webster S Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Inc (EIN 63-0899063) 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.