Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department is located in Blackstone, VA. The organization was established in 1998. 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. Blackstone 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 12/2023, Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department generated $246.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $224.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROUDLY SERVE THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA AND SURROUNDING NOTTOWAY COUNTY WITH FIRE RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AND HAZ-MAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING THE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGES TO BRING THEIR CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN LEARN FIRE PREVENTION AND GET TO SIT IN THE FIRE ENGINES, USE THE FIRE HOSES AND TALK WITH THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR FIREMEN. THE FIRE TRUCKS ARE A PART OF THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE IN TOWN. TOWN EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE FIRE STATION AND THE FIRE STATION MEETING ROOM AND KITCHEN ARE OPEN FOR USE BY THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING THE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGES TO BRING THEIR CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN LEARN FIRE PREVENTION AND GET TO SIT IN THE FIRE ENGINES, USE THE FIRE HOSES AND TALK WITH THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR FIREMEN. THE FIRE TRUCKS ARE A PART OF THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE IN TOWN. TOWN EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE FIRE STATION AND THE FIRE STATION MEETING ROOM AND KITCHEN ARE OPEN FOR USE BY THE COMMUNITY.
CONFERENCES ARE ATTENDED BY A SELECTED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO BRING BACK INFORMATION AND SHARE WITH THE OTHER FIREMEN. TRAINING AND EDUCATION EVENTS ARE ATTENDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND THE ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET IS HELD TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE MEMBERS, JUNIOR MEMBERS AND THE WORK DONE BY THE AUXILIARY. NEW UNIFORMS ARE GIVEN TO VARIOUS VOLUNTEERS AND NEW EQUIPMENT IS ASSIGNED.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS A WEBSITE THAT LIST THE FIRE BURNING LAWS DURING THE YEAR, LIST EVENTS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE HANDOUTS ON THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, ADVERTISE IN THE LOCAL PAPER, SEND THANK YOU AND CONTRIBUTION RECOGNITION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Zachery Beares Deputy Chief | Officer | 10 | $0 |
William Foster 2nd Captain | Officer | 10 | $0 |
William Tony Bradford Jr Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Tonya Langenstein Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Cody Lewis Assistant Ch | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Robert Oakes 1st Lieutena | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $148,655 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,655 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,310 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,526 |
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 | $246,553 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $3,300 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,612 |
Office expenses | $3,718 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,916 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,199 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,716 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $16,081 |
Total functional expenses | $224,785 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $190,745 |
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 | $49,829 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $240,575 |
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 | $240,575 |
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 | $240,575 |