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Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department Inc

  • Bridgewater, VT
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2005
  • EIN: 32-0098812

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
$105k (2024)

Expenses
$47.2k (2024)

Total Assets
$290k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,678
Expenses
$47,199
Net Income
$57,479
Net Assets
$290,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,453
69.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,426
3.3%
Net Fundraising $14,004
13.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$205
Other Revenue $15,000
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,199
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $290,199
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Sawyer (Captain) $0 $0
Zachary Bowley (Captain) $0 $0
Edwin Earle (Fire Chief) $0 $0
Bruce Maxham (1st Asst Chief) $0 $0
Joshua Maxham (2nd Asst Chief) $0 $0
Mary Oldenburg (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Bruce Putnam (Safety Officer) $0 $0
Joshua Putnam (Sgt Of Arms) $0 $0
Cliff Melendy (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Stevens (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,267
Expenses
$77,979
Net Income
-$18,712
Net Assets
$232,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,697
73.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,929
3.3%
Net Fundraising $13,978
23.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$337
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,720
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $232,720
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jacob Astbury (Captain) $0 $0
Zachary Bowley (President) $0 $0
Edwin Earle (Fire Chief) $0 $0
Bruce Maxham (1st Asst Chief) $0 $0
Joshua Maxham (2nd Asst Chief) $0 $0
Mary Oldenburg (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Bruce Putnam (Safety Officer) $0 $0
Joshua Putnam (Sgt Of Arms) $0 $0
Michael Sawyer (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,807
Expenses
$204,580
Net Income
-$125,773
Net Assets
$251,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,220
66.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $336
0.4%
Net Fundraising $10,862
13.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $389
0.5%
Other Revenue $15,000
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,432
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $251,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Astbury Jacob (Captain) $0 $0
Zachary Bowley (President) $0 $0
Edwin Earle (Chief) $0 $0
Bruce Maxham (1st Asst Chief) $0 $0
Joshua Maxham (2nd Asst Chief) $0 $0
Mary Oldenburg (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Bruce Putnam (Safety Officer) $0 $0
Joshua Putnam (Sgt Of Arms) $0 $0
Robert Rosenberger (Director) $0 $0
Michael Sawyer (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$188,466
Expenses
$37,003
Net Income
$151,463
Net Assets
$377,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,936
90.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $822
0.4%
Net Fundraising $6,387
3.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$929
Other Revenue $12,250
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $377,205
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $377,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jacob Astbury (Captain) $0 $0
Andy Bird (Director) $0 $0
Duncan Brettell (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Maxham (Assistant Chief) $0 $0
Zachary Bowley (President) $0 $0
Edwin Earle (Chief) $0 $0
Max Elles (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Girten (Director) $0 $0
Kathrin Midgley (Secretary) $0 $0
Joshua Maxham (2nd Asst Chief) $0 $0
Mary Oldenburg (Treasurer) $0 $0
Bruce Putnam (Director) $0 $0
Joshua Putnam (Director) $0 $0
Robert Rosenberger (Director) $0 $0
Michael Sawyer (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 27, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,785
Expenses
$26,202
Net Income
$79,583
Net Assets
$225,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,676
84.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Net Fundraising $3,770
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $78
0.1%
Other Revenue $12,250
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,742
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $225,742

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,329
Expenses
$37,131
Net Income
$33,198
Net Assets
$146,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,757
72.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $939
1.3%
Net Fundraising $6,751
9.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$368
Other Revenue $12,250
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,159
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $146,159

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,212
Expenses
$75,941
Net Income
-$22,729
Net Assets
$112,961
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,355
66.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $162
0.3%
Net Fundraising $5,210
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $235
0.4%
Other Revenue $12,250
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,961
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $112,961

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,346
Expenses
$32,617
Net Income
$20,729
Net Assets
$135,690
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,040
45.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $169
0.3%
Net Fundraising $6,472
12.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$185
Other Revenue $22,850
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,690
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,690

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$64,527
Expenses
$39,843
Net Income
$24,684
Net Assets
$118,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,193
57.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $132
0.2%
Net Fundraising $3,589
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $331
0.5%
Other Revenue $23,282
36.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,308
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $118,308

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,197
Expenses
$44,628
Net Income
$7,569
Net Assets
$100,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,984
67.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $57
0.1%
Net Fundraising $5,536
10.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$630
Other Revenue $12,250
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,184
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $100,184

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,699
Expenses
$39,795
Net Income
$11,904
Net Assets
$99,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,370
78.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $304
0.6%
Other Revenue $11,000
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,175
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $99,175

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,279
Expenses
$86,584
Net Income
$3,695
Net Assets
$96,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,339
48.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $274
0.3%
Other Revenue $46,626
51.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $96,215

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,176
Expenses
$58,452
Net Income
$6,724
Net Assets
$70,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,469
69.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$860
Other Revenue $20,520
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,618
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,618

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,374
Expenses
$61,455
Net Income
-$5,081
Net Assets
$63,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,843
65.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $300
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,231
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,894
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $63,894

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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