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Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Co

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief / Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$168k (2023)

Expenses
$143k (2023)

Total Assets
$611k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$88.8k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,701
Expenses
$143,110
Net Income
$24,591
Net Assets
$522,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,479
44.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,380
2.6%
Net Fundraising $53,702
32.0%
Sales of Assets $8,000
4.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $891
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,100
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $610,896
Total Liabilities $88,808
Net Assets $522,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $8,100 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Chad Everett (V.President) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Mmbr.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jay Reid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Reeser (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Synder (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,590
Expenses
$144,236
Net Income
-$3,646
Net Assets
$474,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,855
41.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,462
2.5%
Net Fundraising $56,692
40.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,439
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,800
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $573,162
Total Liabilities $98,498
Net Assets $474,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jay Reid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chad Everett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$114,003
Expenses
$115,936
Net Income
-$1,933
Net Assets
$498,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,465
47.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,130
2.7%
Net Fundraising $36,244
31.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,813
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,800
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $612,433
Total Liabilities $113,973
Net Assets $498,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jay Reid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,382
Expenses
$107,081
Net Income
$41,301
Net Assets
$492,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,889
66.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,021
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,311
0.9%
Net Fundraising $37,002
24.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,570
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,500
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $620,461
Total Liabilities $128,153
Net Assets $492,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,500 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jay Reid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,746
Expenses
$128,498
Net Income
-$18,752
Net Assets
$443,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,937
52.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,640
1.5%
Net Fundraising $38,613
35.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,890
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,800
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $583,489
Total Liabilities $140,231
Net Assets $443,258
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Guldner (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,459
Expenses
$136,333
Net Income
$1,126
Net Assets
$459,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,154
40.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,321
1.7%
Net Fundraising $68,644
49.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $448
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,975
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $618,513
Total Liabilities $159,324
Net Assets $459,189
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $2,175 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,301
Expenses
$127,699
Net Income
-$30,398
Net Assets
$458,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,679
37.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,010
2.1%
Net Fundraising $45,599
46.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $308
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,207
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $634,713
Total Liabilities $176,183
Net Assets $458,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Kristy Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $1,407 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$117,562
Expenses
$146,325
Net Income
-$28,763
Net Assets
$488,928
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,126
52.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,385
2.9%
Net Fundraising $35,802
30.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $337
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,800
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $673,930
Total Liabilities $185,002
Net Assets $488,928
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lance Grimm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Hunadi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,465
Expenses
$140,750
Net Income
-$11,285
Net Assets
$517,691
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,800
57.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,501
2.7%
Net Fundraising $38,294
29.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $342
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,800
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $719,023
Total Liabilities $201,332
Net Assets $517,691
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,800 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Jr (V.President/Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Uhnak (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lance Grimm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Hunadi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Norman Engle Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$164,214
Expenses
$136,811
Net Income
$27,403
Net Assets
$528,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,460
57.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,152
1.9%
Net Fundraising $52,372
31.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $871
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,500
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $722,477
Total Liabilities $193,501
Net Assets $528,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Snyder (Treasurer) $7,500 $0 $0
Bruce Koch (President) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Guldner (V.President) $0 $0 $0
Jean Guldner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Spairana (Fin.Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Spairana Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Wentz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Engle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Hunadi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Clayton Billman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Spairana Jr (Fire Chief) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $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 $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,597
Expenses
$134,978
Net Income
-$5,381
Net Assets
$522,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,732
33.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $71
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,487
1.9%
Net Fundraising $74,734
57.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,762
2.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,100
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $756,399
Total Liabilities $234,355
Net Assets $522,044

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,626
Expenses
$137,996
Net Income
$40,630
Net Assets
$527,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,472
47.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $190
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,104
1.2%
Net Fundraising $79,938
44.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,027
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,900
2.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $787,492
Total Liabilities $260,067
Net Assets $527,425

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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