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Holliday Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc

EIN 20-8142607 · Holliday, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Holliday Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Inc. seeks to improve the lives of those around us by preparing for and responding to fires, medical emergencies, and other calamities within our community, utilizing dedicated, trained volunteers.

Income
$109,402
Spending
$83,215
Reserves
28.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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)
  1. $64,333 spent. Firefighting and Emergency Response Services:Our department provided 24/7 firefighting and emergency response services to a rural area covering approximately 135 square miles, serving a population of approximately 3,500 residents. Over the past year, our volunteer team responded to 211 emergency calls, including 60 fires, 20 vehicle accidents, and 131 medical emergencies. Our quick response provided critical assistance in remote areas where immediate emergency services are limited.
  2. Fire Prevention and Safety Education:Our department conducted open to the public free of charge Stop the Bleed and CPR classes. Additionally, we provided fire prevention and safety classes to our local kindergarten through second grade students, reaching approximately 150 students with age-appropriate fire safety education.
  3. $17,982 spent. Volunteer Training and Certification:To ensure our volunteers are well-prepared for emergency situations we offered 24 annual (2 per month) training sessions covering firefighting techniques, first aid, and emergency response protocol. We also participate in area fire and EMS training schools. This training enhanced our department's readiness and improved service quality for the community we serve.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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