Rising Star Volunteer Fire Department is located in Rising Star, TX. The organization was established in 2007. 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. Rising Star Volunteer 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, Rising Star Volunteer Fire Department generated $304.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $69.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESCUE, FIRE FIGHTING, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES TO A 300 SQUARE MILE RURAL AREA IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE RISING STAR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A TOTAL OF 403 CALLS FOR SERVICE DURING 2022. OF THESE CALLS, 163 WERE FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, 141 WERE FOR GRASS FIRES, 27 FOR STRUCTURE FIRES, 50 FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, 9 TO ESTABLISH LANDING ZONES AND 13 OTHER CALLS. MEMBERS CONTINUED THEIR TRAINING AFTER EACH REGULAR MEETING, CONDUCTED ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN LARGER GROUP TRAINING ACTIVITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO BROADEN THEIR RESPONSE TO THEIR RURAL COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, EACH MEMBER CONTRIBUTES TIME TOWARD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Josh Constancio Chief | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Terry Ware Operation Chief | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
Ed Milwee Assistant Chief | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Ross Self Captain | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Gwen Eberhart Secretary Treasurer | Trustee | 30 | $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 | $304,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $304,557 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $304,557 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $8,525 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $3,315 |
Information technology | $100 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,689 |
Travel | $23,464 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,846 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $1,300 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,266 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $69,324 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,142 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $481,031 |
Total assets | $587,173 |
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 | $587,173 |
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 | $587,173 |