Wantagh Fire Department
- Assets
- $213.2k
- Revenue
- $254.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wantagh, NY
- Founding
- 01/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-4395261
Organization Overview
Wantagh Fire Department is located in Wantagh, NY. The organization was established in 2012. 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. Wantagh Fire 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 12/2022, Wantagh Fire Department generated $254.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $253.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.
Since 2015, Wantagh Fire Department has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $603,247. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WANTAGH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS A VOLUNTEER FIRE ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. AS WELL, MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE AND REMOVAL SERVICES, AND LIFE PRESERVATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPECIALISTS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF THE DEPARTMENT PRIMARILY SERVE THE WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT (A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY). THE DEPARTMENTS'S MEMBERS ALO PROVIDE "MUTUAL AID AND "STANDBY" SERVICES TO SURROUNDING DISTRICTS WHEN REQUIRED TO DO SO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER NPOS:THE WANTAGH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL DIRECT MAIL AND "DOOR-TO-DOOR" FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES OF THE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATE BY VOLUNTERRING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO THE FUNDRAISING EFFORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEN GRANTS THE NET PROCEEDS GENERATED FROM THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TO THE DEPARTMENT'S FIRE COMPANIES IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE FIRE COMPANIES IN PROVIDING VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE AND REMOVAL SERVICES, AND LIFE PRESERVATION SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. MONEYS DISTRIBUTED TO THE DEPARTMENT'S FIRE COMPANIES ALSO ASSISTS THE FIRE COMPANIES IN PROVIDING MUTUAL AID TO SURROUNDING DISTRICTS.TO CONTINUE, THE WANTAGH FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTS MONEYS TO OTHER OUTSIDE CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, EDUCATION AND THE BETTERMENT OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
THE WANTAGH FIRE DEPARTMENT SPONSORS VARIOUS MORALE BUILDING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ITS CURRENT VOLUNTEER MEMBERS, INCLUDING INTERACTIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS RELATED TO FIRE SAFETY, EMERGENCY SERVICES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND FIRST AID. SUCH EVENTS PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENCOURAGE PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS TO JOIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Licata Treasurer | Trustee | 20 | $9,000 |
Lisa Lang-Gross Recording Secretary | Trustee | 15 | $6,500 |
Leonard Mathewson 1st Assistant Chief | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Thomas P Bloomfield Chief Of Department | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
William Vanleer 3rd Assistant Chief | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
William L Stevens 2nd Assistant Chief | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $181,370 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $181,370 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $607 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $65,692 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $254,941 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $163,771 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $26,027 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,880 |
| 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 | $1,825 |
| 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 | $15,468 |
| 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 | $1,025 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,947 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $253,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,709 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,752 |
| 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 | $9,782 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $213,243 |
| 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 | $24,130 |
| Total liabilities | $24,130 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $189,113 |
| 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 | $213,243 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wantagh Fire Department has awarded $78,476 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Wantagh, NY PURPOSE: Assistance for fire protective services. | $39,238 |
WANTAGH VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO2 PURPOSE: Assistance for fire protective services. | $39,238 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wantagh Fire Department has recieved totaling $25.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mutual Of America Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $25 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Dorchester, MA | $398,016,214 | $13,830,110 |
Lebanon Fire Department First Aid And Safety Patrol Lebanon, PA | $3,051,934 | $7,011,761 |
Seiu District 1201 Health & Welfare Fund Local 1201 Health & Welfare Fund Philadelphia, PA | $0 | $4,907,634 |
East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Co Inc East Farmingdale, NY | $16,218,094 | $4,768,607 |
Plainview Volunteer Fire Dept Inc Plainview, NY | $40,057,209 | $5,342,646 |
Port Washington Fire Department Inc Port Washington, NY | $4,314,426 | $4,561,855 |
International Association Of Fire Fighters Boston, MA | $7,227,013 | $4,228,502 |
Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Co Bethlehem, PA | $5,249,491 | $3,862,334 |
Adams Regional Emergency Medical Services Inc New Oxford, PA | $2,353,557 | $3,588,924 |
Goshen Fire Company West Chester, PA | $10,441,904 | $3,771,755 |
North Amityville Fire Company Inc Amityville, NY | $5,750,428 | $3,153,661 |
Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Co Inc Great Neck, NY | $6,071,973 | $2,993,685 |