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Galveston Volunteer Fire Dept Inc

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
$240k (2023)

Expenses
$217k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.21M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
$240,111
Expenses
$217,078
Net Income
$23,033
Net Assets
$1,205,666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,250
76.3%
Program Services $51,180
21.3%
Investment Income $431
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,250
2.2%
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 $1,205,666
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,205,666
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Ben Hale (Assist Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Zack Zimmerman (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Roger Couch (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Gunnar Nelson (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Kile (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Garrett Evans (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,142
Expenses
$155,616
Net Income
$79,526
Net Assets
$1,182,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,236
62.2%
Program Services $63,318
26.9%
Investment Income $20,138
8.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,450
2.3%
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 $1,182,633
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,182,633
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Couch (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Quentin Easter (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Gunnar Nelson (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Zack Zimmerman (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Ben Hale (Assist Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Kile (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,627
Expenses
$198,244
Net Income
$85,383
Net Assets
$1,103,107
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $240,282
84.7%
Program Services $38,238
13.5%
Investment Income $107
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,000
1.8%
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 $1,103,107
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,103,107
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sam Baker (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Roger Couch (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Gunnar Nelson (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Zack Zimmerman (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Ben Hale (Assist Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Kile (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,672
Expenses
$195,045
Net Income
$13,627
Net Assets
$1,017,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,386
79.7%
Program Services $41,913
20.1%
Investment Income $373
0.2%
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 $1,017,724
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,017,724
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Hale (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Kile (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Thomas (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Zack Zimmerman (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Cripe (Assist Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Keller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,788
Expenses
$195,442
Net Income
$26,346
Net Assets
$1,004,097
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $168,971
76.2%
Program Services $51,974
23.4%
Investment Income $843
0.4%
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 $1,004,097
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,004,097
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Hale (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Kile (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Thomas (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Zack Zimmerman (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Cripe (Assist Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Keller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$173,335
Expenses
$173,078
Net Income
$257
Net Assets
$977,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,592
76.5%
Program Services $40,077
23.1%
Investment Income $666
0.4%
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 $977,751
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $977,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Hale (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Issac Sprague (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Thomas (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Sam Baker (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Assist. Chie) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Cripe (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Sec.) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stites (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,126
Expenses
$183,302
Net Income
-$20,176
Net Assets
$977,494
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,582
66.0%
Program Services $53,431
32.8%
Investment Income $2,113
1.3%
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 $977,494
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $977,494
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Hale (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Issac Sprague (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Thomas (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Sam Baker (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Assist. Chie) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Cripe (2 Nd Assist C) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Sec.) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stites (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,022
Expenses
$228,166
Net Income
-$30,144
Net Assets
$997,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,539
87.6%
Program Services $24,325
12.3%
Investment Income $158
0.1%
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 $997,670
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $997,670
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Hale (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Issac Sprague (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Byrd (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Sam Baker (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (2 Nd Assist.) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Cripe (Assist Chief) $0 $0 $0
Jw Harris (Sec.) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stites (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$126,604
Expenses
$230,605
Net Income
-$104,001
Net Assets
$1,015,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,947
52.1%
Program Services $49,030
38.7%
Investment Income $127
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,500
9.1%
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 $1,015,011
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,015,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kenny Cripe (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tom Edens (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Edens (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Sam Baker (2 Nd Assist.) $0 $0 $0
John Zook (Assit Chief) $0 $0 $0
Tara Harrison (Sec.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ahrens (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$166,218
Expenses
$219,304
Net Income
-$53,086
Net Assets
$1,119,012
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,924
2.4%
Program Services $162,250
97.6%
Investment Income $44
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 $1,119,012
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,119,012
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kenny Cripe (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tom Edens (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Edens (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Sam Baker (2 Nd Assist.) $0 $0 $0
John Zook (Assit Chief) $0 $0 $0
Tara Harrison (Sec.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ahrens (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,482
Expenses
$241,873
Net Income
-$34,391
Net Assets
$1,172,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,022
4.3%
Program Services $198,404
95.6%
Investment Income $56
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 $1,172,098
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,172,098
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kenny Cripe (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Tom Edens (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Edens (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Brent Ahrens (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Sam Baker (2 Nd Assist.) $0 $0 $0
John Zook (Assit Chief) $0 $0 $0
Tara Harrison (Sec.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ahrens (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,189
Expenses
$287,263
Net Income
-$99,074
Net Assets
$1,206,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,149
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40
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 $1,241,489
Total Liabilities $35,000
Net Assets $1,206,489

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$426,048
Expenses
$264,023
Net Income
$162,025
Net Assets
$1,305,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $421,829
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $235
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,984
0.9%
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 $1,425,563
Total Liabilities $120,000
Net Assets $1,305,563

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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.
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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