Seaford Hook Ladder and Engine Company No 1 Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Seaford H, L E Co. No. 1 is to preserve and protect life and property within Seaford Fire District and elsewhere when called upon by the proper authorities to establish discipline, define duty and perfect a union among members and to promote the mutual welfare of the community.
- Income
- $121,204
- Spending
- $73,708
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 53.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 53.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $21,711 spent. The company holds monthly business meetings to support operations and communicate with members. Specific committees are established and responsible to accomplish the various exempt programs of the organization including preparation to accomplish its mission to protect life and property within the Seaford Fire District and to inculcate order and maintain discipline among members and discuss and vote decisions to promote mutual welfare within the community. In addition to monthly business meetings among members, the company also plans and conducts periodic fraternal dinners and other social events during the year among members and their families to try to build a perfect union among its members in support of the companys exempt purposes. These dinners provide opportunities to recognize service plateaus and other accomplishments of members in front of their peers and families as well as foster closer relationships with neighboring companies.
- $11,102 spent. The Co plans community events during the year to promote mutual welfare in the community and provide visibility for the Co among residents and prospective members. These events include parades to mark national holidays, e.g.,Memorial Day. The Co. also conducts an annual Christmas holiday program with Santa Claus atop a fire truck decorated as Santas sleigh for children culminating with a tree lighting and Christmas party for children at the firehouse. Co.members conduct fire safety awareness demonstrations for Seaford school children. The Co. made three 1,000 scholarship awards to graduating high school students of members for post secondary education. The Company also sponsors other non profit community organizations. These sponsorships are to promote the mutual welfare of the community and provide visibility for the operations of the Company among residents and prospective members. Scholarships amounted to 3,000, community sponsorships amounted to 4,250 and 3,852 was expended on other events for a total of 11,102.
- $23,923 spent. Recognition of members with plaques, awards, service anniversary and good and welfare recognition is an important part of supporting ongoing successful operations and maintaining order, continuity and discipline among its members. The company sponsors drills, sports and training events to develop skills, encourage fellowship and mutual welfare among its members.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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