Block Island Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department is located in Block Island, RI. The organization was established in 1974. 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. Block Island Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Block Island Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department generated $731.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $874.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE AND PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 365 DAYS A YEAR TO THE ENTIRE ISLAND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIRE DEPARTMENT - RESPONDS TO ALL ALARMS AND CALLS 365 DAYS A YEAR. ALSO CONDUCTS TRAINING AND FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS FOR THE ENTIRE ISLAND COMMUNITY.
RESCUE SQUAD - RESPONDS TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR SUCH EMERGENCIES TO THE BLOCK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTR AND OTHER MEDICAL FACILITIES 365 DAYS A YEAR. ALSO CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR THE ENTIRE ISLAND COMMUNITY (CPR, FIRST AID, ETC..)
LADIES AUXILIARY CONDUCTS FUNDRAISERS & SUPPORTS FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENTS AS NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bethanie Rousseau Secretary | Officer | 5 | $6,526 |
Tracy Fredericks Rescue Captain | Officer | 7 | $4,125 |
Bain Transue Chief | Officer | 12 | $0 |
John Hobe Ass't Chief | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Tristan Payne Fire Captain | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Michael Lofaro Treasurer | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $208,900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $518,896 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $727,796 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,690 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,248 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $731,734 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $518,819 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,526 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,526 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $576 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,672 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,679 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,427 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,948 |
Insurance | $17,321 |
All other expenses | $2,295 |
Total functional expenses | $874,633 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $114,137 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,750 |
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 | $49,478 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $103,093 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $350,335 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $667,793 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,699 |
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 | $37,699 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $315,000 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $315,094 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $667,793 |
Over the last fiscal year, Block Island Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department has awarded $518,819 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF (2) RESCUES | $360,000 |
TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE ENGINE | $144,277 |
TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM PURPOSE: MISC PAYMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE STATION | $14,542 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Block Island Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department has recieved totaling $39,462.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH PURPOSE: For the Block Island Fire and Rescue Squad | $20,000 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: FROM YOUR GREATFUL FRIENDS | $10,000 |
Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation North Kingstown, RI PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION | $7,462 |
Bluestone Foundation West Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,500 |
Messing Family Charitable Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Dorchester, MA | $398,016,214 | $13,830,110 |
International Association Of Fire Fighters Boston, MA | $7,227,013 | $4,228,502 |
Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company Inc Brookfield, CT | $3,595,891 | $2,413,051 |
National Fire Protection Research Foundation Quincy, MA | $17,158,542 | $2,688,627 |
Long Ridge Fire Company Incorporated Stamford, CT | $568,344 | $1,863,691 |
Naugatuck Ambulance Inc Naugatuck, CT | $561,818 | $1,635,551 |
Albion Fire District Albion, RI | $0 | $1,371,679 |
Jamestown Fire Department Jamestown, RI | $466,657 | $1,110,213 |
Weston Volunteer Fire Dept Inc Weston, CT | $9,011,250 | $813,992 |
Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Clinton, CT | $842,125 | $1,059,012 |
The Williamantic Switchboard Fire Chiefs Association Incorporated Willimantic, CT | $529,841 | $930,521 |
Worcester Fire Dept Credit Union Worcester, MA | $50,213,280 | $946,881 |