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Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Inc

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$192k (2024)

Expenses
$254k (2024)

Total Assets
$764k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$176k (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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,366
Expenses
$253,742
Net Income
-$61,376
Net Assets
$588,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,431
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $107
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,171
0.6%
Net Fundraising -$6,343
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 $763,968
Total Liabilities $175,825
Net Assets $588,143
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tayvone Jackson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Mcelwee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Voelker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mcdevitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Geho (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Bruzdzinski (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,040
Expenses
$281,354
Net Income
-$56,314
Net Assets
$649,519
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,805
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $105
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,146
2.7%
Net Fundraising $1,940
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $44
0.0%
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 $852,471
Total Liabilities $202,952
Net Assets $649,519
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tayvone Jackson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Mcelwee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Voelker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mcdevitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Geho (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Bruzdzinski (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$266,239
Expenses
$284,582
Net Income
-$18,343
Net Assets
$705,833
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,927
93.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $100
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,234
2.3%
Net Fundraising $6,167
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,222
Other Revenue $6,033
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $935,643
Total Liabilities $229,810
Net Assets $705,833
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Polomski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcelwee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Voelker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Mcelwee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Treasurer/Financial Secret) $0 $0 $0
George Schroen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,663
Expenses
$235,878
Net Income
-$18,215
Net Assets
$724,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,457
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $307
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,276
2.0%
Net Fundraising $358
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,730
Other Revenue $3,995
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,019,985
Total Liabilities $295,809
Net Assets $724,176
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olah (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Brudzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Polomski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcelwee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Voelker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Mcelwee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Treasurer/Financial Secret) $0 $0 $0
George Schroen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,794
Expenses
$271,730
Net Income
-$33,936
Net Assets
$742,391
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,815
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $617
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,749
3.3%
Net Fundraising -$10,185
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$202
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 $1,051,183
Total Liabilities $308,792
Net Assets $742,391
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olah (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Brudzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcelwee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Cero (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Treasurer/Financial Secret) $0 $0 $0
Paul Voelker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Mcelwee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,580
Expenses
$301,204
Net Income
-$47,624
Net Assets
$776,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,677
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $685
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $125
0.0%
Net Fundraising -$12,284
Sales of Assets -$1,820
Net Inventory Sales $197
0.1%
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 $1,099,700
Total Liabilities $323,373
Net Assets $776,327
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olah (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Schroen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcelwee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Cero (President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Treasurer/Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,244
Expenses
$272,946
Net Income
-$12,702
Net Assets
$823,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,171
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $557
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,228
0.5%
Net Fundraising $10,236
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$948
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 $1,189,414
Total Liabilities $365,463
Net Assets $823,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olah (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Schroen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Ruffner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Cero (President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jason Reid (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Paul Voelker (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$126,625
Expenses
$148,927
Net Income
-$22,302
Net Assets
$836,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,245
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $290
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,810
3.0%
Net Fundraising -$13,558
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,838
1.5%
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 $1,196,861
Total Liabilities $360,208
Net Assets $836,653

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,398
Expenses
$290,743
Net Income
$54,655
Net Assets
$858,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,251
62.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,268
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,459
3.6%
Net Fundraising $5,971
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,042
Other Revenue $109,491
31.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,257,185
Total Liabilities $398,230
Net Assets $858,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Olah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Ullrich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Bruzdzinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Ruffner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Cero (President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Ludwig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Ruffner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jason Reid (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matt Schwartz (Financial Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emily Taylor (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Casey (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$525,584
Expenses
$261,687
Net Income
$263,897
Net Assets
$804,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,294
32.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,530
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,550
3.3%
Net Fundraising $61,104
11.6%
Sales of Assets $270,238
51.4%
Net Inventory Sales -$2,313
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 $1,287,017
Total Liabilities $482,717
Net Assets $804,300

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,951
Expenses
$356,505
Net Income
-$141,554
Net Assets
$540,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,755
60.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,007
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $21,264
9.9%
Net Fundraising $64,145
29.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,336
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 $854,691
Total Liabilities $314,288
Net Assets $540,403

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,056
Expenses
$317,595
Net Income
-$23,539
Net Assets
$681,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,270
89.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,842
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,593
4.3%
Net Fundraising $14,173
4.8%
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 $1,025,776
Total Liabilities $343,819
Net Assets $681,957

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,610
Expenses
$288,248
Net Income
-$43,638
Net Assets
$705,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,131
82.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,442
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $22,976
9.4%
Net Fundraising $16,061
6.6%
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 $1,069,209
Total Liabilities $363,713
Net Assets $705,496

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,667
Expenses
$273,849
Net Income
-$35,182
Net Assets
$749,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,837
85.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,987
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,563
12.8%
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 $1,139,227
Total Liabilities $390,093
Net Assets $749,134

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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.
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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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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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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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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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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