Montezuma Volunteer Firefighters Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A BODY OF PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO BE AND ARE TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TO BE INVOLVED IN FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE SERVICES WITHIN THE MONTEZUMA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
- Income
- $32,453
- Spending
- $23,700
- Reserves
- 35 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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, 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 (1)
- THE ASSOCIATION DEFINES QUALIFICATIONS, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO RESPOND TO NO LESS THAN 30% OF CALLS ANNUALLY AND ATTEND 75% OF THE DRILLS AND TRAINING ANNUALLY. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AN AVERAGE OF 4 DRILLS AND 4 FORMAL TRAINING SESSIONS ANNUALLY. DRILLS AND TRAINING ARE GENERALLY CONDUCTED BY SENIOR MEMBERSHIP WITH AN OCCASIONAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS COMMUNITY BY DONATING TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND LOCAL CITIZENS
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of January 13, 2011. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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