Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2006. 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 12/2023, Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association 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, Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association generated $6.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO AID, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE AND THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY FROM OR DURING FIRES OR OTHER EMERGENCIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 28, AND TO ASSIST SIMILAR NEIGHBORING ORGANIZATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR SERVICES AND CERTAIN EMERGENCY SERVICES TO A 12 1/2 MILE AREA OF UNINCORPORATED HARRIS COUNTY
N/A
OPERATE AND MAINTAIN BUILDINGS TO HOUSE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND CERTAIN EMERGENCY SERVICES
RECRUIT AND TRAIN PERSONNEL TO PROVIDED THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brandon Huffman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brittany Long Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bill Murrell 1st VP | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Steve Sheridan President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bob Watts 2nd VP | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Buddy Yen 3rd VP | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $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 | $5,234 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,234 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,044,180 |
Investment income | $79,412 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $101,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,293,249 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $3,908,360 |
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 | $49,395 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $23,380 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $431,751 |
Insurance | $322,491 |
All other expenses | $288,781 |
Total functional expenses | $5,879,376 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $926,529 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $185,824 |
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 | $28,660 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,862,593 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,421,373 |
Total assets | $6,425,479 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $606,797 |
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 | $513,111 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,119,908 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,305,571 |
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 | $6,425,479 |