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Creswell Volunteer Fire Department Inc

  • Creswell, NC
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1975
  • EIN: 23-7387593

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$147k (2024)

Expenses
$182k (2024)

Total Assets
$166k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,206
Expenses
$182,017
Net Income
-$34,811
Net Assets
$166,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,731
86.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,208
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,267
13.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,108
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $166,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lancaster (Asst Chief) $0 $0 $0
David Clifton (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Wisner (Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 25, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,848
Expenses
$242,909
Net Income
-$1,061
Net Assets
$200,920
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $241,841
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,920
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $200,920
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Safety Officer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Hunter Spruill (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lancaster (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
David Clifton (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Wisner (Training Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Davenport Sr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Woodley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cecil Jones Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$166,621
Expenses
$117,457
Net Income
$49,164
Net Assets
$201,589
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,385
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,770
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $201,589
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $201,589
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cara Ambrose (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lancaster (President) $0 $0 $0
David Clifton (Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Phelps (Lieutenant For Training) $0 $0 $0
James Davenport Sr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Woodley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cecil Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$83,378
Expenses
$102,612
Net Income
-$19,234
Net Assets
$150,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,372
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,103
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $150,103
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cara Ambrose (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lancaster (Captain) $0 $0 $0
David Clifton (Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Phelps (Lieutenant For Training) $0 $0 $0
James Davenport Sr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Woodley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cecil Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 27, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$96,657
Expenses
$141,175
Net Income
-$44,518
Net Assets
$169,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,615
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,010
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $169,010
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cara Ambrose (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lancaster (Captain) $0 $0 $0
David Clifton (Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Phelps (Lieutenant For Training) $0 $0 $0
James Davenport Sr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Woodley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cecil Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$74,566
Expenses
$120,370
Net Income
-$45,804
Net Assets
$216,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,601
79.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $510
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,455
19.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,771
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $216,771
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/ President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Asst Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lancaster (Captain) $0 $0 $0
David Clifton (Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Phelps (Lieutenant For Training) $0 $0 $0
James Davenport Sr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Woodley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cecil Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$91,444
Expenses
$104,928
Net Income
-$13,484
Net Assets
$252,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,992
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $452
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $252,951
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $252,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Chief/President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$95,973
Expenses
$114,060
Net Income
-$18,087
Net Assets
$125,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,681
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $292
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,537
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $125,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Chief/President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 25, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,744
Expenses
$75,391
Net Income
-$16,647
Net Assets
$127,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,688
79.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $294
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,262
17.5%
Sales of Assets $1,500
2.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,504
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $127,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Chief/President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$87,605
Expenses
$50,825
Net Income
$36,780
Net Assets
$135,384
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,822
87.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $270
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,805
11.2%
Sales of Assets $708
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,384
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,384
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Chief/President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 5, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,127
Expenses
$39,280
Net Income
$23,847
Net Assets
$114,227
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,210
87.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $247
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,170
9.8%
Sales of Assets $1,500
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,227
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,227
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Asst Chief/President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Smith (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 6, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,641
Expenses
$40,154
Net Income
$4,487
Net Assets
$90,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,234
70.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $273
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,794
19.7%
Sales of Assets $4,340
9.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,380
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $90,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ron Ambrose (Fire Chief/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Spruill (Asst Chief/President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Smith (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Patrick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$55,413
Expenses
$45,641
Net Income
$9,772
Net Assets
$90,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,668
87.8%
Program Services $6,387
11.5%
Investment Income $358
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,600
Total Liabilities $26,220
Net Assets $90,380

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$51,657
Expenses
$47,395
Net Income
$4,262
Net Assets
$93,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,795
80.9%
Program Services $9,008
17.4%
Investment Income $585
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $269
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,363
Total Liabilities $28,450
Net Assets $93,913

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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