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Mcconnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Inc

EIN 23-3017274 · Mc Connellsbg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SHALL PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE CITIZENS WHO LIVE, WORK OR VISIT THE BOROUGH OF MCCONNELLSBURG AND SURROUNDING AREA FROM THE PERILS OF FIRE AND OTHER SUCH MAN MADE OR NATURAL DISASTER WHICH MAY FALL THEM, THERE BY IMPACTING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE AT ALL TIMES STIVING TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE. THE FIRE COMPANY ALSO SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE MORAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 45%
Employees
32
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$40,840, treasurer/de

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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 (3)
  1. $600,272 spent. WE SHALL PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE CITIZENS WHO LIVE, WORK OR VISIT THE BOROUGH OF MCCONNELLSBURG AND SURROUNDING AREA FROM THE PERILS OF FIRE AND OTHER SUCH MAN MADE OR NATURAL DISASTER WHICH MAY FALL THEM, THERE BY IMPACTING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE AT ALL TIMES STRIVING TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE. THE FIRE COMPANY ALSO SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE MORAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS.
  2. $640,832 spent. THE EMS DIVISION SHALL PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY IN A SAFE AND EFFICIENT MANNER. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY TIMELY RESPONSE, PROVIDING ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, CONTINUOUS STAFFING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
  3. DEATH BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 September 2000.

    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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