White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, registered in 1984, with $168,488 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5325 Spring Mountain Rd, Fort Smith, AR, 72916 EIN 71-0593282 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▼ 39.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$223K
Net assets
$386K
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 White Bluff-rye Hill 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -32% 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 White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc: 21 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D 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 White Bluff-rye Hill 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 →
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 White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5325 Spring Mountain Rd, Fort Smith, AR, 72916
- City
- Fort Smith
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2010) to $168K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,469Net assets $386K
Operating margin
-32.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$391K
Total liabilities
$4,469
Net assets
$386K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,488▼39.6% | $222,604▲50.4% | $386,365▼12.3% | $390,834▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $279,057▲50.5% | $148,053▼22.6% | $440,481▲42.3% | $443,938▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $185,360▲4.4% | $191,188▲113% | $309,479▼1.8% | $312,936▼27.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $177,530▲51.6% | $89,741▲3.8% | $315,307▲38.6% | $432,046▲89.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $117,066▲4.6% | $86,483▼22.8% | $227,518▲15.5% | $228,407▲15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $111,899▲0.9% | $112,065▲5.3% | $196,935▼0.1% | $198,402▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $110,912▼44.3% | $106,461▲3.7% | $197,101▲2.3% | $208,029▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $198,980▲273% | $102,684▲14.4% | $192,650▲99.9% | $212,448▲70.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $53,309▼24.0% | $89,721▼4.4% | $96,354▼27.4% | $124,440▼26.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $70,109▲3.7% | $93,818▼4.8% | $132,766▼15.2% | $169,580▼15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $67,639▲5.1% | $98,499▲3.4% | $156,475▼16.5% | $201,244▼16.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $64,359▼49.4% | $95,248▲21.5% | $187,335▼14.2% | $240,437▼13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $127,112▲156% | $78,371▲4.6% | $218,224▲28.8% | $278,224▲64.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $49,684▼5.4% | $74,948▲5.1% | $169,483▼13.0% | $169,483▼13.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $52,540 | $71,301 | $194,747 | $194,747 | 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 White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0593282, based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN?
- White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0593282.
- How much revenue does White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc report?
- White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc reported $168,488 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for White Bluff-rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc (EIN 71-0593282) 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.