Briarcliffe Fire Company

The information for Briarcliffe Fire Company is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '21. This organization is located in Glenolden, PA. It has been in existence for 12 years, following its founding in 2009.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Briarcliffe Fire Company's NTEE code is M24. The "M" tells us that the organization is classified along with Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief. The "24" tells us that the organization is specifically focused on Fire Prevention. The NTEE describes Fire Prevention organizations as those responsible for the control and extinction of fires, as well as the inspection of buildings, hillside property, and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of the Briarcliffe Fire Company is to provide volunteer fire and ambulance services to the residents of Darby Township and its local communities.

Program Areas

To provide volunteer fire and ambulance services to the residents of Darby Township and its local communities, this program area focuses on reporting all revenues, support, and functional expenses that are not specifically reported by another fund or program within the general fund.

Board Governance

Based on the provided information, it is evident that the Briarcliffe Fire Company, a non-profit organization, lacks proper governance practices. The organization has a small board of only 6 voting members, with no independent members. This lack of independence may lead to potential conflicts of interest not being adequately addressed. Furthermore, the organization does not have any documented board or committee meetings, which raises concerns about transparency and accountability. Additionally, the Briarcliffe Fire Company does not have essential policies in place to address conflicts of interest, whistleblowing, document retention, or leadership salaries. The absence of these policies can leave the organization vulnerable to unethical practices or mismanagement. Moreover, the organization does not provide copies of the 990 form, which contains financial information, to the board prior to filing, further hindering transparency and oversight. Overall, the governance of the Briarcliffe Fire Company appears to be lacking in several key areas. The organization would benefit from implementing policies and procedures that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical practices. By doing so, the organization can ensure that it operates in the best interest of its stakeholders and fulfills its mission effectively.

Organization Growth

The Briarcliffe Fire Company has experienced growth over the given time period. While contributions and grants received decreased from $35.6K in 2015 to $12.9K in 2021, other revenue increased from $3.1K in 2015 to $35.5K in 2021. Additionally, program service revenue increased from $229.1K in 2015 to $307.4K in 2021. These factors contributed to an overall increase in total revenue from $267.9K in 2015 to $355.8K in 2021. However, it is worth noting that total expenses also increased from $239.6K in 2015 to $342.8K in 2021. Despite this, the overall growth in revenue suggests that the Briarcliffe Fire Company has grown over the given time period.