Bayou Vista Volunteer Firefighters Association, operating under the name Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Dept, is located in Hitchcock, TX. The organization was established in 1980. 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 09/2023, Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Dept employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Dept 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 09/2023, Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Dept generated $330.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $336.9k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 7 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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THE PURPOSE OF THE BVVFD SHALL BE TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY ENDANGERED BY FIRE, IMMINET PERIL, OR AN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCE. THE BVVFD SHALL ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THIS PURPOSE; AND TO PROMOTE, PRACTICE, AND TEACH FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BVVFD SERVICES THE COMMUNITY AS FOLLOWS: FIRE AND FIRST RESPONDER FOR EMERGENCIES: EMS, MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, FALSE ALARMS, NON-FIRE SERVICE CALLS, CITIZEN ASSISTANCE, GAS LEAKS, TRASH FIRES, DOWNED POWER LINES AND HOUSE FIRES. BVVFD ENSURES ALL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNDERGO CONTINUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. BVVFD ENSURES ALL PAID AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARE TRAINED AND PRACTICE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY MEASURES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Buckley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Eshelman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paula Eshelman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Irene Henry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Andy F Mccloskey Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $71,250 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,579 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,829 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $245,910 |
Investment income | $570 |
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 | $330,309 |
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 | $135,103 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $37,098 |
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 | $5,026 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,431 |
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 | $39,879 |
Insurance | $9,923 |
All other expenses | $10,236 |
Total functional expenses | $336,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,248 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $39,149 |
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 | $449,806 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $645,203 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $645,203 |
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 | $645,203 |