Morning Star Fire Protection Assoc, operating under the name Morning Star Fire Dept, is located in Hot Springs National P, AR. The organization was established in 1983. 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. As of 09/2024, Morning Star Fire Dept employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morning Star Fire Dept is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2024, Morning Star Fire Dept generated $952.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2024. While expenses have increased by 21.6% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FIRE PROTECTION FOR MEMBERS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN AN AREA OF ABOUT 120 SQUARE MILES. WE OPERATE OUT OF 4 STATIONS THAT PROTECT A PRIMARILY RURAL AREA. OUR DEPARTMENT IS A PUBLIC DEPARTMENT WHOSE MEMBERS ARE ON A VOLUNTEER STATUS.THE MORNING STAR FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS STARTED IN LATE 1976, BY A FEW INDIVIDUALS WHO WANTED TO SEE FIRE PROTECTION PROVIDED IN EAST AND SOUTHEASTERN GARLAND COUNTY. THE FIRST TRUCK, DESIGNATED COMPANY 1, WAS A 1976 FMC 1000 GPM PUMPER. COMPANY 1 WAS HOUSED AT THE ARKY HOUSE WAREHOUSE, ON ARKANSAS HWY 70 EAST DURING THE FIRST DAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT, UNTIL A FIRE STATION COULD BE BUILT. TODAY THE MSFD RESPONDS FROM 4 STATIONS WITH A FLEET OF 15 VEHICLES. DISPATCHING METHODS: THE MORNING STAR FIRE DEPARTMENT IS DISPATCHED BY GARLAND COUNTY CONTROL 3, AND HOT SPRING COUNTY CENTRAL. CONTROL 3 IS STAFFED BY CERTIFIED EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK; THESE DISPATCHERS ARE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHERS AND NATIONALLY CERTIFIED FIRE DISPATCHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Mcfarland Board President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Wess Burton Board Vice President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Nathan Kew Fire Chief | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Michael Hall Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Debra Burton Board Sec | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Chris Golbek Office Assitant | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $437,339 |
Fundraising events | $3,165 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $498,899 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $939,410 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,676 |
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 | $952,086 |
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 | $76,595 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,905 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $17,250 |
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 | $7,476 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,538 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,278 |
Insurance | $48,998 |
All other expenses | $20,846 |
Total functional expenses | $1,166,060 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,308 |
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 | $579,626 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $653,934 |
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 | $653,934 |
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 | $653,934 |