Volunteer Fire Department Of Big Elk
- Assets
- $226.1k
- Revenue
- $62.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lyons, CO
- Founding
- 09/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 84-1516765
Organization Overview
Volunteer Fire Department Of Big Elk is located in Lyons, CO. The organization was established in 2000. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteer Fire Department Of Big Elk 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 06/2022, Volunteer Fire Department Of Big Elk generated $62.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $76.7k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS VOLUNTEERS AND WITHIN THE CAPABILITIES OF OUR EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING, WE PLEDGE TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THE BIG ELK COMMUNITY AREA FROM EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS, AND TO RENDER ASSISTANCE IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. BEYOND THE IMMEDIATE SAFETY OF OUR NEIGHBORS, WE ALSO STRIVE TO PROTECT THE FOREST WHICH SURROUNDS US AND THE HOMES IN WHICH WE LIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MANY DOLLARS WERE SPENT FOR STRUCTURE FIRS REPAIRING VEHICLES AND FIRE TRAINING. THERE ARE 9 STRUCTURE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WITH 3 TAKING ADVANCED TRAINING. TONED FOR 4 STRUCTURE FIRES
COSTS INCLUDED ADVERTISING (NEWSLETTER), MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, T-SHIRTS AS THANK YOU'S TO VOLUNTEERS, AND THE DEPRECIATION OF THE FIRE HOUSE.
REPAIR OF VEHICLES CAUSED EXPENSES TO INCREASE. THE DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO TRAIN FOR WILDLAND FIRES WITH 11 VOLUNTEERS GOING OUT TO MEET THE CHALLENGES. THE COMMUNITY OF BIG ELK MEADOWS IS SURROUNDED BY U.S. FOREST AND BLM PROPERTIES. EVERY MONDAY, MAY TO NOVEMBER, VOLUNTEERS CHECK ALL CAMPFIRES THAT ARE UP IN AN UNREGULATED DISPERSED CAMPING AREA CALLED JOHNNY PARK. TOO MANY CAMPFIRES ARE LEFT WITH HOT EMBERS OR EVEN FLAMES WHICH THE VOLUNTEERS EXTINGUISH. THE GRANT RECEIVED (3889) WENT MORE TOWARD PPE AND FIRE FIGHTING TOOLS. 15 CAMPFIRES WERE EXTINGUISHED AND THE TEAMS WENT TO 7 WILDLAND FIRES WHICH INVOLVED FIGHTING FIRES OR HELPING TO EVACUATE MANY HOMES.
MEDICAL CALLS WAS THE THIRD AREA WITH EXPENSES MORE THAN NORMAL. TONES RECEIVED FOR MEDICAL EVENTS, AUTO/MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS, AND SEARCH AND RESCUE ACCOUNTED FOR 50% OF OUR CALLS. VOLUNTEERS TRAIN ONCE PER MONTH, BOTH MEDICAL AND FIRE PERSONNEL ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT. THE DEPARTMENT HAS ONE PARAMEDIC, ONE EMT, ONE RETIRED TRIAGE NURSE AND THE OTHER VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamison Smith Board Vice T | Trustee | $0 | |
Diane H Briggle Board Treasu | Officer | $0 | |
Glenn Christenson Board Secret | Officer | $0 | |
Michael O'connell Board Vice C | Officer | $0 | |
Nelson Renouf Board Chair | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,890 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,940 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,621 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,451 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,380 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $62,841 |
| 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 | $1,555 |
| 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 | $3,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,939 |
| Advertising and promotion | $436 |
| Office expenses | $187 |
| Information technology | $305 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,060 |
| 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 | $3,962 |
| Insurance | $8,610 |
| All other expenses | $1,536 |
| Total functional expenses | $76,688 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,150 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $86,794 |
| 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 | $122,159 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $226,103 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $103,944 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $122,159 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $226,103 |