South Bound Brook Fire Co No 1
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Funds received from the Borough of South Bound Brook allow the South Bound Brook Fire Company to maintain the firehouse to which houses the fire fighting equipment as well as serve as a location to train firefighter. These funds are also used to provide members of the fire company with various social activities. The activities (listed under specials events) include an awards dinner, a family picnic, a softball and bowling teams, children's Christmas party and various other activities. These activities are the primary tool in retaining members to volunteer in the fire-fighting aspect of the organization.
- Income
- $100,253
- Spending
- $97,174
- Reserves
- 9.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 51%
- Highest pay
- $1, treasure
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (1)
- The South Bound Brook Volunteer Fire Company provides a means of organization in the mustering of individuals to provide fire suppression in the Borough of South Bound Brook. All funds raised through various fundraisers conducted during the year are used in the maintenance and upkeep of the Fire Company's firehouse, support of charitable organizations requesting our assistance and the maintaining the morale and interest of the members. The service of the South Bound Brook Volunteer Fire Company benefits the entire Borough of South Bound Brook, New Jersey by providing free labor in the extinguishing of fires in the Borough. The population severed is approximately 6,200 residents
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 April 1998.
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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