Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department is located in Big Sandy, MT. According to its NTEE Classification (M99) the organization is classified as: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief N.E.C., 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. Big Sandy 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, Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department generated $164.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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 PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, AMBULANCE SERVICES, AND MUTUAL AID TO RURAL COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. THE VFD IS THE FIRST RESPONDER FOR THESE OPERATIONS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 RESIDENTS IN 1,400 SQUARE MILE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RENDER MUTUAL AID TO FIRE DISTRICTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO AREA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS CONCERNS WHOSE LIVES AND PROPERTY ARE THREATENED BY WILDFIRES AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS.
IN AN AREA AS LARGE AS NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA, IT IS COMMON FOR SEVERAL FIRE DISTRICTS TO POOL RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT TO CONFRONT MEDIAL AND RESCUE EMERGENCIES. THE BIG SANDY VFD PROVIDES MUTUAL AID WHENEVER CALLED UPON, AND RECEIVES LIKE-KIND SERVICES IN RETURN.
TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIANS (EMT) PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING AMBULANCE VEHICLES, TO AREA EMT AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. AMBULANCE SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES TRANSPORT SERVICES FROM ONE MEDICAL FACILITY TO ANOTHER SHOULD CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT SUCH ASSISTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pete Jerrel Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Larry Ophus Chief | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jim Robertson President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Colby Baumgarn Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $49,033 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $58,320 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $107,353 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $39 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $164,651 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,691 |
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 | $1,216 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $456 |
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 | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $97,917 |
Insurance | $12,834 |
All other expenses | $35,465 |
Total functional expenses | $183,142 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,983 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $86,600 |
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 | $468,479 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $622,062 |
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 | $622,062 |
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 | $622,062 |
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