Mcdowell County Fire Commission is located in Marion, NC. The organization was established in 2017. 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. Mcdowell County Fire Commission 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 06/2023, Mcdowell County Fire Commission generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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.
Since 2017, Mcdowell County Fire Commission has awarded 104 individual grants totaling $1,317,423. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO FACILITATE THE ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THE CITIZENS OF MCDOWELL BY ENSURING THAT ALL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE ORGANIZED AND MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RATING SYSTEM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION RECEIVES AND ALLOCATES COUNTY WIDE FIRE TAX FOR EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT. THEY ALSO ALLOCATE TO EACH A PORTION TO EACH DEPARTMENT BASED ON CALL AND RESPONSE DATA PROVIDED BY EACH FIRE CHIEF. THESE FUNDS ARE FOR VOUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WHO MUST USE PERSONAL VEHICLES IN CALL RESPONSE. THEY ALSO FUND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE FOR ALL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND THE MCDOWELL COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Gentry Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Depoyster Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Simmons Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Stockton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Richardson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Lytle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,272,915 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,272,915 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16,493 |
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 | $1,289,408 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $906,258 |
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 | $1,600 |
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 | $181 |
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 | $448 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,679 |
Insurance | $41,789 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,162,234 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,654 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,781,899 |
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 | $302,513 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,093,066 |
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 | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,093,066 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,093,066 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mcdowell County Fire Commission has awarded $0 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MCDOWELL COUNTY | | | $0 |
MCDOWELL COUNTY FIREMANS ASSOCIATIO | | | $0 |
NEBO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | | | $0 |
OLD FORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | | | $0 |
GLENWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | | | $0 |
SUGAR HILL MONTFORD COVE VFD | | | $0 |