Franconia Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Provide firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services to the Franconia community in Fairfax County, VA. Maintain Fire Station 5 and purchase emergency vehicles for Fire Stations 5 and 37. Provide volunteer firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians to supplement Fairfax County career fire and rescue personnel in responding to emergency calls and to staff medical safety stations at various community events.
- Income
- $636,198
- Spending
- $610,436
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (5)
- $363,007 spent. Depreciation Expenses: FVFD depreciated the building and various improvements over a period of 30 years, fire trucks and engines over a period of 12-20 years, ambulances over a period of 10 years, other service vehicles over a period of 10 years, leasehold improvements over a period of 20 years and furniture and other assets over a period of 5-20 years. At year-end 2025, FVFD had a vehicle fleet that included a 51% stake in a tower truck, 3 fire engines, 3 ambulances, brush truck, command utility and general utility. FVFD received $70,000 in grants from Fairfax County, VA to apply to principal balances on outstanding loans for the front-line engine at Station 5 and front-line ambulance for Station 37. FVFD took delivery of a new front-line fire engine for Station 5 in the summer of 2025; rotated the older front-line engine at Station 5 to the frontline engine at 37; rotated the frontline engine from station 37 to a ready reserve engine based at station 5; and donated the old ready reserve engine to Franklin, WV. To purchase the new engine, FVFD signed a 10-year loan with First National Bank of PA for $940,000 in June of 2025. FVFD also donated the ready reserve ambulance at Station 37 to Ukraine and reduced the fleet from 2 to 1 ready reserve ambulance. For building capital improvements, FVFD took delivery of new tables and chairs for the bingo hall. In December, FVFD signed a contract with Singer EVI to procure new stainless steel cabinets and countertops for the career kitchen, with installation expected to occur in early 2026.
- $68,580 spent. Building Maintenance: In 2025, FVFD contracted out all corrective and preventive maintenance for the HVAC and plumbing systems, roof, and bay doors; corrective maintenance for the electrical system and appliances; janitorial services and supplies to support volunteer operations; and snow removal and groundskeeping.
- $21,529 spent. Special Events/Installation: FVFD held their annual Installation Dinner for installation of board members and officers. The dinner featured recognition and awards to volunteers for their service. Additionally, FVFD participated in the annual Fire Station Open House for public fire safety awareness engagement.
- $8,005 spent. Other Program Services included insurance, a $2,000 donation to Koinina Foundation, purchase of uniforms and supplies for volunteers, insurance and special recognition programs for member appreciation.
- Other Program Services includes insurance, community outreach, training and uniforms, and an antique fire engine used for community fire and rescue celebrations.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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 February 1991.
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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