West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, registered in 1976, with $232,868 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 573, Meadville, PA, 16335 EIN 25-1300494 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$233K
▼ 12.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$426K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co— 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 rating33 mo reserves · -83% 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 West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co: 33 mo reserves · -83% 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 West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co— 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 West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 573, Meadville, PA, 16335
- City
- Meadville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94K (FY2013) to $233K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-82.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,868▼12.2% | $425,635▲250% | $1,161,306▼14.2% | $1,161,306▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $265,295▲46.8% | $121,643▲64.3% | $1,354,073▲19.3% | $1,354,073▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $180,694▲1.8% | $74,022▼78.7% | $1,134,904▲10.4% | $1,134,904▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,483▲6.5% | $347,910▲382% | $1,028,232▲12.8% | $1,028,232▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,669▲64.1% | $72,195▼45.0% | $911,620▲37.7% | $911,620▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,548▼27.1% | $131,359▼0.9% | $662,219▼4.3% | $744,194▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $139,240▲14.1% | $132,498▲0.2% | $692,030▲1.0% | $791,756▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $122,031▲29.6% | $132,175▲3.4% | $685,288▼1.5% | $809,845▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $94,131 | $127,785▲1.5% | $695,432▼4.6% | $841,230▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $125,951 | $729,086 | $891,097 | 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 West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1300494, based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co's EIN?
- West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1300494.
- How much revenue does West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co report?
- West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co reported $232,868 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co have?
- CharityIndex grades West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for West Mead 1 Vol Fire Co (EIN 25-1300494) 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.