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Radnor Fire Company of Wayne

EIN 23-0998665 · Wayne, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH PROVIDING FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICES TO ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS RADNOR FIRE COMPANY OF WAYNE, INC. PROTECTS THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF AREA RESIDENTS AND ASSISTS FIRE COMPANIES FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES WHEN CALLED UPON.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
36
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$11,500, 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

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (6)
  1. $488,085 spent. RADNOR FIRE COMPANY OF WAYNE, INC. INCURS SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES TO KEEP ITS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES ARE ALSO INCURRED TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDING.
  2. $1.9 million spent. THE EMPLOYEES OF RADNOR FIRE COMPANY OF WAYNE, INC. PROVIDE INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN THEIR ONGOING EFFORTS TO NOT ONLY PROVIDE FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICES WHEN NEEDED BUT ALSO TO TEACH FIRE SAFETY, PREVENTION, ETC. SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES ARE DEDICATED TO THEIR COMPENSATION,BENEFITS AND TRAINING.
  3. $47,631 spent. THROUGH PROVIDING FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICES TO ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS RADNOR FIRE COMPANY OF WAYNE, INC. PROTECTS THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF AREA RESIDENTS AND ASSISTS FIRE COMPANIES FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES WHEN CALLED UPON.CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ARE INCURRED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS.
  4. $5,161 spent. RADNOR FIRE COMPANY OF WAYNE,INC.INCURS COSTS TO KEEP THE PUBLIC AWARE BY PROVIDING FIRE SAFETY/PREVENTION EDUCATION.
  5. $59,514 spent. COSTS ARE INCURRED FOR PROTECTIVE GEAR, ALS AND BLS SUPPLIES AND SMALL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PROVIDE FIRE AND AMBULATORY SERVICES.
  6. $41,259 spent. EXPENSES ARE INCURRED FOR GRANT WRITING, HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING,MEDICAL DIRECTOR FEES AND RECRUITMENT.

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

  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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 1991.

    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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