Northport Volunteer Fire Departmenttransportation Equipment and Activ
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO OPERATE AND MANAGE THE NORTHPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND JUNIOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF THE NORTHPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND EQUIPMENT RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION IN THE AREAS SERVED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
- Income
- $531,366
- Spending
- $535,603
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 60.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 71%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 110
- Highest pay
- $5,500, treasurer
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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 60.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (2)
- $335,323 spent. "OPEN HOUSE AND "MEET YOUR FRIEND THE FIREFIGHTER" ARE HELD IN THE FALL OF EACH YEAR TO WHICH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS INVITED. SEVERAL STATIONS ARE SET UP TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON POINTS OF INTEREST REGARDING SAFETY. SOME OF THE STATIONS IN THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: (1) SMOKE HOUSE - TO LEARN OF THE CONDITIONS OF A SMOKE-FILLED ROOM AND HOW TO REACT AND EXIT SAFELY; (2) FIREFIGHTERS IN TURNOUT GEAR - TO ALLAY THE FEARS OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHEN ENCOUNTERING FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS PERSONNEL; (3) FIRE SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR THE HOME AND FOR COMMERCIAL AND HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS; (4) FAMILIARIZATION WITH EMS SERVICES AND THE AMBULANCE; (5) THE IMPORTANCE AND PROPER USE OF VEHICLE INFANT AND CHILD SEATS; (6) BICYCLE SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE HELMETS; AND (7) STOP, DROP, AND ROLL PRACTICE.
- $148,295 spent. "FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM" FOR THE OVER 900 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, GRADES K THRU 4, AND FOR THE 160 CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY'S DAY CARE FACILITIES, WHO ARE GIVEN INSTRUCTION ON FIRE AND PERSONAL SAFETY. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND FIREFIGHTER DEMONSTRATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND FOR THE STUDENTS' PARENTS AND FAMILY 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 July 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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