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Celestine Volunteer Fire Dept

  • Celestine, IN
  • Tax-exempt since March 1992
  • EIN: 35-1828857

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
$200k (2024)

Expenses
$93.6k (2024)

Total Assets
$697k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$199,516
Expenses
$93,615
Net Income
$105,901
Net Assets
$697,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,056
63.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,162
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $61,451
30.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,292
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $697,271
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $697,271
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Stemle (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Sermersheim (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 2, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,358
Expenses
$106,153
Net Income
$65,205
Net Assets
$546,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,550
59.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $48,544
28.3%
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 $546,141
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $546,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Stemle (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Sermersheim (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$173,974
Expenses
$134,327
Net Income
$39,647
Net Assets
$458,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,483
60.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $69,796
40.1%
Sales of Assets -$7,200
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 $458,583
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $458,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Stemle (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Sermersheim (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,482
Expenses
$105,590
Net Income
$6,892
Net Assets
$415,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,602
71.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,463
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,522
21.8%
Sales of Assets -$10,400
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 $415,929
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $415,929
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Stemle (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Sermersheim (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$141,122
Expenses
$108,897
Net Income
$32,225
Net Assets
$756,652
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,527
67.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,247
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,209
21.4%
Sales of Assets $8,800
6.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $295
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $756,652
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $756,652
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Stemle (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Sermersheim (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 26, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$132,965
Expenses
$103,143
Net Income
$29,822
Net Assets
$786,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,631
62.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,811
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,445
29.7%
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 $786,254
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $786,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendedning (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$177,962
Expenses
$162,365
Net Income
$15,597
Net Assets
$739,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,120
67.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,762
26.8%
Sales of Assets -$4,000
Net Inventory Sales $13,150
7.4%
Other Revenue $921
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $739,284
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $739,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Schnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendedning (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 26, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,347
Expenses
$119,152
Net Income
-$29,805
Net Assets
$719,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,511
43.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $50,237
56.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $588
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $719,999
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $719,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Schroering (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendedning (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 3, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,951
Expenses
$103,665
Net Income
$6,286
Net Assets
$749,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,618
69.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,277
43.0%
Sales of Assets -$13,950
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 $749,804
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $749,804
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Schroering (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wineinger (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendedning (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$131,056
Expenses
$98,264
Net Income
$32,792
Net Assets
$621,394
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,069
71.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,981
29.0%
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 $717,894
Total Liabilities $96,500
Net Assets $621,394
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Bachman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hasenour (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendening (Assistant Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,457
Expenses
$113,996
Net Income
-$13,539
Net Assets
$187,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,357
62.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,095
37.9%
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 $284,127
Total Liabilities $96,500
Net Assets $187,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Bachman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hasenour (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendening (Asst. Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$88,754
Expenses
$39,078
Net Income
$49,676
Net Assets
$149,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,218
55.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $567
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,969
43.9%
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 $149,112
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $149,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Bieker (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Merkel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Bachman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hasenour (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Adam Glendening (Asst. Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 8, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$113,047
Expenses
$88,460
Net Income
$24,587
Net Assets
$24,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,039
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
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 $24,587
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,587

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$65,866
Expenses
$55,845
Net Income
$10,021
Net Assets
$19,988
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,649
54.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,212
45.9%
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 $19,988
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,988

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$61,461
Expenses
$51,494
Net Income
$9,967
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,107
55.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,350
44.5%
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 $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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PDF (2 of 2)

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

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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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990

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

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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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990

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

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