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Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Co Inc

  • Salem, CT
  • Tax-exempt since July 2005
  • EIN: 90-0175944

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
$384k (2024)

Expenses
$323k (2024)

Total Assets
$821k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$42.2k (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
$384,162
Expenses
$323,382
Net Income
$60,780
Net Assets
$778,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,682
36.1%
Program Services $248,298
64.6%
Investment Income $101
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,968
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $49
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $820,629
Total Liabilities $42,243
Net Assets $778,386
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Ploszaj (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Cunningham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary White (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Milligan (Chief) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,064
Expenses
$348,084
Net Income
$44,980
Net Assets
$717,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $133,782
34.0%
Program Services $260,104
66.2%
Investment Income $110
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,187
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $255
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $759,849
Total Liabilities $42,243
Net Assets $717,606
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Ploszaj (Member) $0 $0 $0
John Cunningham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katrina Zickwolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Silva (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Miller (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 26, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,688
Expenses
$326,567
Net Income
$67,121
Net Assets
$672,626
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,065
38.9%
Program Services $238,287
60.5%
Investment Income $4,623
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$196
Sales of Assets -$2,587
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $496
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $714,869
Total Liabilities $42,243
Net Assets $672,626
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Ploszaj (Member) $0 $0 $0
John Cunningham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katrina Zickwolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Silva (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Miller (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 26, 2024

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

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View Filing (2 of 2) PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,468
Expenses
$622,907
Net Income
-$290,439
Net Assets
$605,505
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,851
47.2%
Program Services $171,539
51.6%
Investment Income $4,902
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$919
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $95
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,500
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $605,505
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $605,505
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $10,500 $0 $0
Herb Zickwolf (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Lindo (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Silva (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Philopena (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 11, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,561
Expenses
$354,295
Net Income
$15,266
Net Assets
$895,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,776
53.2%
Program Services $151,986
41.1%
Investment Income $2,884
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $331
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,584
4.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
2.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $895,944
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $895,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $10,000 $0 $0
Herb Zickwolf (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Savalle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Savalle (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Philopena (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 10, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,917
Expenses
$238,024
Net Income
$81,893
Net Assets
$880,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,507
44.9%
Program Services $176,771
55.3%
Investment Income $143
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,311
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $807
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
4.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $880,678
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $880,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $10,000 $0 $0
Herb Zickwolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Savalle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Savalle (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,946
Expenses
$232,282
Net Income
$95,664
Net Assets
$798,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,585
44.7%
Program Services $178,169
54.3%
Investment Income $133
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,098
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,157
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,000
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $798,785
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $798,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $8,000 $0 $0
Herb Zickwolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Savalle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Savalle (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hirsch (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$268,456
Expenses
$226,206
Net Income
$42,250
Net Assets
$703,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,919
53.6%
Program Services $120,941
45.1%
Investment Income $109
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $297
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,190
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $715,314
Total Liabilities $12,193
Net Assets $703,121
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
John Atkinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Savalle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Savalle (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,480
Expenses
$235,227
Net Income
$100,253
Net Assets
$660,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,893
50.6%
Program Services $160,795
47.9%
Investment Income $95
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,799
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,496
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $673,064
Total Liabilities $12,193
Net Assets $660,871
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
John Cunningham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Savalle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Savalle (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,341
Expenses
$249,140
Net Income
$20,201
Net Assets
$560,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,524
61.1%
Program Services $100,452
37.3%
Investment Income $62
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$108
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,411
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $568,856
Total Liabilities $8,238
Net Assets $560,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christine Lindo (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
John Cunningham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Philopena (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hirsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Savalle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Savalle (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Philopena (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 10, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,701
Expenses
$281,886
Net Income
$26,815
Net Assets
$540,417
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $186,360
60.4%
Program Services $114,359
37.0%
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,169
1.0%
Sales of Assets -$1,091
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,854
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,500
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $540,417
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $540,417

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,512
Expenses
$211,895
Net Income
$52,617
Net Assets
$513,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,836
46.8%
Program Services $116,970
44.2%
Investment Income $1,682
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,644
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,380
5.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,000
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $513,602
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $513,602

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$255,217
Expenses
$213,020
Net Income
$42,197
Net Assets
$460,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,244
57.3%
Program Services $89,680
35.1%
Investment Income $4,383
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $901
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,009
5.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,000
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $460,985
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $460,985

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,841
Expenses
$197,847
Net Income
$48,994
Net Assets
$418,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,307
58.5%
Program Services $80,994
32.8%
Investment Income $4,967
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,205
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,368
5.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,000
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,788
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $418,788

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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 June
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

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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