Highlands Volunteer Fire Department is located in Highlands, TX. The organization was established in 1989. 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 12/2021, Highlands Volunteer Fire Department employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Highlands Volunteer Fire Department 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 12/2021, Highlands Volunteer Fire Department generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FIRE FIGHTING AND AMBULANCE SERVICE TO HIGHLANDS, TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FIRE FIGHTING AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
PROVIDE FIRE FIGHTING AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Harvey Little Principal Of | Officer | $0 | |
Tim Covington Vice Preside | Trustee | $0 | |
Ben Coward President | Trustee | $0 | |
Ryan Lopez Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Wayne Speaks Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Christopher Contreras Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $534,969 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,951,614 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,486,583 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $433 |
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 | $2,487,016 |
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 | $815,548 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $65,913 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,766 |
Office expenses | $17,737 |
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 | $22,645 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $467,141 |
Insurance | $159,988 |
All other expenses | $272,707 |
Total functional expenses | $2,312,372 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,456,273 |
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 | $363,582 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,819,855 |
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 | $419,647 |
Total liabilities | $419,647 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,400,208 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,819,855 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Highlands Volunteer Fire Department has recieved totaling $8,490.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council Houston, TX PURPOSE: Pass-through County Fund | $8,490 |
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