Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Dept is located in Ridgefield, CT. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (M24) the organization is classified as: Fire Prevention, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Dept is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 01/2024, Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Dept generated $223.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $297.9k during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESPOND TO EMERGENCY CALLS WHEN REQUESTED IN THE TOWN OF RIDGEFIELD, CT AND PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT TO FIREFIGHTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER PROVIDE FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TRAINING AND SUPPLIES FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS A LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM WHEREBY MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY RECEIVE PAYMENTS FOR THEIR LENGTH OF SERVICE IN THE DEPARTMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A DEATH BENEFIT TO A DECEASED MEMBER'S SURVIVING SPOUSE OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Archer Lieutenant | Officer | $0 | |
Anthny Cataldo Lieutenant | Officer | $0 | |
Ryan Ciarcia Vice Preside | Officer | $0 | |
Craig Dibble Captain | Officer | $0 | |
Michael Gabbianelli Assistant Ch | Officer | $0 | |
Mike Kazlauskas Recording Se | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $107,835 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $107,835 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $50,152 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $32,033 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $33,211 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $223,231 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $94,117 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,880 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,315 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,410 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,767 |
Insurance | $11,049 |
All other expenses | $35,576 |
Total functional expenses | $297,905 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,713 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $61,879 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,394 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $279,480 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,781,902 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,175,368 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,175,368 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,175,368 |