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Erath County Volunteer Fire Department

  • Stephenville, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2004
  • EIN: 43-2009479

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
$293k (2024)

Expenses
$304k (2024)

Total Assets
$282k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$65 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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 Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,201
Expenses
$303,942
Net Income
-$10,741
Net Assets
$281,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,201
100%
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 $208,689
68.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,561
Total Liabilities $65
Net Assets $281,496
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dwayne Elston (President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Doty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 5, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$489,554
Expenses
$303,453
Net Income
$186,101
Net Assets
$257,692
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $489,554
100%
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 $218,036
71.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $280,610
Total Liabilities $22,918
Net Assets $257,692
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Elston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Doty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,487
Expenses
$233,301
Net Income
$14,186
Net Assets
$71,591
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,487
100%
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 $75,411
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,245
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,418
Total Liabilities $20,827
Net Assets $71,591
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $67,011 $0 $8,400
Bob Doty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Elston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,491
Expenses
$195,867
Net Income
$16,624
Net Assets
$56,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $212,491
100%
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 $73,236
37.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,569
46.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,082
Total Liabilities $16,760
Net Assets $56,322
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $64,836 $0 $8,400
Bob Doty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Elston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,349
Expenses
$304,710
Net Income
-$9,361
Net Assets
$34,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,349
100%
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 $66,244
21.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,123
29.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,976
Total Liabilities $17,398
Net Assets $34,578
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $66,244 $0 $8,400
Bob Doty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Elston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 22, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,485
Expenses
$277,578
Net Income
-$2,093
Net Assets
$43,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $275,485
100%
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 $63,488
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,954
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,394
Total Liabilities $29,455
Net Assets $43,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $63,488 $0 $8,400
Bob Doty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Elston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 18, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,655
Expenses
$298,390
Net Income
$1,265
Net Assets
$46,032
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $299,655
100%
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 $62,357
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,662
30.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,288
Total Liabilities $14,256
Net Assets $46,032
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $62,358 $0 $8,000
Lee Clay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,280
Expenses
$281,948
Net Income
-$20,668
Net Assets
$44,767
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $261,280
100%
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 $64,390
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,311
31.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,310
Total Liabilities $13,543
Net Assets $44,767
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $64,390 $0 $0
Lee Clay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,876
Expenses
$307,200
Net Income
-$29,324
Net Assets
$65,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $277,876
100%
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 $64,190
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,067
28.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,483
Total Liabilities $7,048
Net Assets $65,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $60,390 $0 $3,800
Lee Clay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (President/Se) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,793
Expenses
$302,779
Net Income
-$42,986
Net Assets
$94,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,793
100%
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 $61,624
20.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,964
29.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,195
Total Liabilities $13,436
Net Assets $94,759
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $58,024 $0 $3,600
Lee Clay (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 7, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,987
Expenses
$302,551
Net Income
-$24,564
Net Assets
$137,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $277,987
100%
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 $59,581
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,173
29.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,184
Total Liabilities $13,439
Net Assets $137,745
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Brooks (Coordinator) $55,739 $0 $3,841
Lee Clay (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Walker (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Norris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Duane Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 29, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,171
Expenses
$319,193
Net Income
$25,978
Net Assets
$162,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $345,171
100%
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 $59,842
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,299
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $177,318
Total Liabilities $15,009
Net Assets $162,309

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990
Filed on April 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,793
Expenses
$236,983
Net Income
$23,810
Net Assets
$261,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,793
100%
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 $52,500
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,142
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,308
Total Liabilities $14,766
Net Assets $261,542

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

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 Sept.
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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