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Galax Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

  • Galax, VA
  • Tax-exempt since May 2015
  • EIN: 27-4259116

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 / Fire Prevention, Protection, Control (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$430k (2024)

Expenses
$394k (2024)

Total Assets
$801k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2016 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
$429,825
Expenses
$393,683
Net Income
$36,142
Net Assets
$801,029
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,056
60.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $143
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $173,312
40.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,686
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 $801,029
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $801,029
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jason Bowers (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Chance Cockerham (3 Rd Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Josh Haga (Asst. Exec A) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hennis (Executive Ad) $0 $0 $0
Adam Houk (1 St Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Roberts (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Smith (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Walker (Assistant Ch) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Ward (Financial Ad) $0 $0 $0
Tom Whartenby (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Wilson (1 St Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,591
Expenses
$261,839
Net Income
$148,752
Net Assets
$764,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $303,635
74.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $195
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $108,616
26.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,855
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 $764,887
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $764,887
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jason Bowers (1 St Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Josh Haga (Asst. Exec A) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (Assistant Ch) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hennis (Executive Ad) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Roberts (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Smith (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Walker (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Tom Whartenby (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Wilson (3 Rd Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,309
Expenses
$352,811
Net Income
$44,498
Net Assets
$616,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,654
62.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $136
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $150,529
37.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,010
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 $616,135
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $616,135
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jacob Anders (Asst. Exec A) $0 $0 $0
Jason Bowers (2 Nd Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (Assistant Ch) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hennis (Executive Ad) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kraig Leagan (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Charles Smith (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Walker (1 St Lieutena) $0 $0 $0
Tom Whartenby (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Larry Wilson (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$274,661
Expenses
$226,070
Net Income
$48,591
Net Assets
$571,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,313
70.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $121
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $82,411
30.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,184
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 $572,666
Total Liabilities $1,029
Net Assets $571,637
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (Assistant Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Larry Wilson (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hines (3rd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Chance Cockerham (1st Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tom Whartenby (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Mike Coomes (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kraig Leagan (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hennis (Executive Admin) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Anders (Asst. Exec Admi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$306,959
Expenses
$237,275
Net Income
$69,684
Net Assets
$523,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,620
84.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $101
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $46,543
15.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$305
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 $619,252
Total Liabilities $96,206
Net Assets $523,046
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (Assistant Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Larry Wilson (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Therron Billings (2nd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hines (3rd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Chance Cockerham (1st Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tom Whartenby (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Mike Coomes (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kraig Leagan (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hennis (Executive Admin) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Anders (Asst. Exec Admi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,057
Expenses
$187,410
Net Income
$33,647
Net Assets
$453,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $182,591
82.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $97
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,709
18.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,340
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 $471,305
Total Liabilities $17,943
Net Assets $453,362
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Hankley (Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Burnett (Assistant Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Larry Wilson (2nd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Houk (3rd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (1st Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tom Whartenby (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,404
Expenses
$335,105
Net Income
-$48,701
Net Assets
$419,715
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,968
72.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $139
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $80,554
28.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,257
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 $463,563
Total Liabilities $43,848
Net Assets $419,715
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Rector (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Hankley (Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Burnett (Assistant Cheif) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Captain) $0 $0 $0
Larry Wilson (2nd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Jason Bowers (3rd Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (1st Lieutenant) $0 $0 $0
Don Houk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 12, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,187
Expenses
$211,506
Net Income
$41,681
Net Assets
$468,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,973
64.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $179
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $92,614
36.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,579
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 $529,259
Total Liabilities $60,843
Net Assets $468,416
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Rector (President) $0 $0 $0
David Hankley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Burnett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Travis Jefferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trevor Jefferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bc Hankley (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$193,467
Expenses
$101,641
Net Income
$91,826
Net Assets
$290,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,801
81.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $162
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,242
20.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,738
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 $375,582
Total Liabilities $85,573
Net Assets $290,009
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Rector (President) $0 $0 $0
David Hankley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Willie Greene (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Burnett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ayers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Travis Jefferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trevor Jefferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bc Hankley (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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