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Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department Inc

EIN 33-1032318 · Roanoke, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Organization provides fire prevention and public education services to the Town of Roanoke and the surrounding community. This activity has been and is currently the foundation of this organization since its date of formation.The Organization members provides crime scene preservation services, fire suppression services and hazardous material awareness. The Department also provides fire related investigative services, carbon monoxide/smoke alarm inspections, search and rescue (including water and ice extractions). These services are all currently offered to the Town of Roanoke and the surrounding community.The Organization also provides EMS services including non-transport basic life support and support to advanced life support units.

Income
$97,442
Spending
$76,462

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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. $30,279 spent. Exempt Purpose: Provided fire prevention and public education services to the Town of Roanoke and the surrounding community. Achievements/Accomplishments: Represented the organization at the following events:-Huntington County 4H Fair - (estimated number of residents/students benefited - 30)-Roanoke Elementary School Fire Prevention Week - (estimated number of students benefited - 70)-Fire station tour for Roanoke Elementary School and Seminary United Brethren Church - (Estimated children/residents benefited - 80).-Open house for public and annual hog roast - (estimated residents benefited - 100)-Open house during Heritage Days and Veterans Day Parade (estimated residents benefited - 200+).-Open house for public and annual Halloween Party - (estimated residents benefited - 800)
  2. $23,397 spent. Exempt Purpose: Provided crime scene preservation services, fire suppression services and hazardous material awareness. The Department also provided fire related investigative services, carbon monoxide/smoke alarm inspections, search and rescue (including water and ice extractions). These services are all currently offered to the Town of Roanoke and the surrounding community.Achievements/Accomplishments: Responded and provided fire suppression services to 98 calls. Also responded and provided assistance to 49 motor vehicle related accident calls during 2024.
  3. $15,140 spent. Exempt Purpose: Provided EMS services including non-transport basic life support and support to advanced life support units. Achievements/Accomplishments: Provided EMS services to 261 medical related first responder calls for the Town of Roanoke, Jackson Township, and the northern portion of Union Township.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    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 August 2015.

    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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