2024-10-07T08:16:55-05:00 2023-12-31 112442493 Craig Fitzsimmons & Meyer LLP 20 Manor Road Smithtown NY 11787 990 2023-01-01 274395261 Wantagh Fire Department WANT 5167850180 2995 Jerusalem Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 John Licata Treasurer 5167850180 2024-10-07 1 0 Robert R Craig P01239055 6313601400 2024-09-25 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z John Licata 2995 Jerusalem Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 236689 0 X www.wantaghfd.com X 1969 NY The Wantagh Fire Department is a volunteer fire organization whose purpose is to provide volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness. As well, members of the Organization provide emergency medical assistance, hazardous material response and removal services, and life preservation services to the community. The volunteer fire fighters, hazardous material specialists and emergency medical specialists of the Department primarily serve the Wantagh Fire District (a governmental entity). The Departments's members alo provide "mutual aid and "standby" services to surrounding Districts when required to do so. 7 7 0 0 0 0 181370 162346 0 0 607 1273 72964 65779 254941 229398 165771 142960 26027 28870 17880 23880 0 0 0 43915 46109 253593 241819 1348 -12421 213243 200382 24130 23691 189113 176691 X To promote the social welfare and well-being of the community in the form of fire fighting,fire protection, fire safety, fire education and emergency medical services to a governmental entity. 0 0 203753 142960 Gifts, Grants and Contributions to other NPOs:The Wantagh Fire Department conducts an annual direct mail and "door-to-door" fundraising campaign. All of the members of the volunteer fire companies of the Department participate by volunterring their time and talents to the fundraising effort. The Fire Department then grants the net proceeds generated from the annual campaign to the Department's Fire Companies in order to assist the Fire Companies in providing volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness, emergency medical assistance, hazardous material response and removal services, and life preservation services to the local community. Moneys distributed to the Department's Fire Companies also assists the Fire Companies in providing mutual aid to surrounding Districts.To continue, the Wantagh Fire Department grants moneys to other outside civic organizations that promote social welfare, education and the betterment of the surrounding communities. 20800 The Wantagh Fire Department sponsors various morale building events and activities for its current volunteer members, including interactive public awareness and educational workshops related to fire safety, emergency services, disaster preparedness and first aid. Such events promote community involvement and encourage prospective members to join the Fire Department. 224553 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 X Wantagh Fire Department 5167850180 2995 Jerusalem Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 William Vanleer 3rd Assistant Chief 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas P Bloomfield Chief of Department 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Leonard Mathewson 1st Assistant Chief 10.00 X X 0 0 0 William L Stevens 2nd Assistant Chief 10.00 X X 0 0 0 John Licata Treasurer 20.00 X 9000 0 0 Lisa Lang-Gross Recording Secretary 15.00 X 6500 0 0 Kevin Regan Corresponding Secretary 10.00 X 6000 0 0 21500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 162346 162346 1273 1273 63988 7291 56697 56697 refunds from District 561499 8928 8928 misc 561499 154 154 9082 229398 9082 0 57970 141710 141710 1250 1250 28870 28870 23880 23880 1900 1900 13935 13935 181 181 1085 1085 165 165 Morale Building Events 20800 20800 Miscellaneous 8043 8043 241819 224553 17266 0 52709 105116 150752 95266 9782 0 213243 200382 24130 23691 24130 23691 X 189113 176691 189113 176691 213243 200382 -12421 0 X 0 0 0 X 237453 154468 189620 181365 162346 925252 237453 154468 189620 181365 162346 925252 0 0 0 925252 759 703 599 607 1273 3941 759 703 599 607 1273 3941 7207 7272 9081 23560 238212 155171 197426 189244 172700 952753 0.97110 0.98330 0.00410 0.00290 X 0 Fund Drive Split - WFD 10661 Fund Drive Split Company #1 6515 Fund Drive Split Company #2 6515 23691 Form 990, Part X, Sheet Line 17 Due to Companies This liability represents moneys generated from the Department's annual fundraising campaign,to be granted to the Department's fire companies, but not yet distributed. 1 Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company No1 3470 Park Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 260591256 501 (c)(3) 0 33424 Assistance for fire protective services. Wantagh Volunteer Fire Company No2 844 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 116267325 501 (c)(3) 0 33424 Assistance for fire protective services. various recipients of scholarship awards 3 1250 cash N/A Part I, Line 2: As noted previously, the Wantagh Fire Department conducts an annual direct mail and "door-to-door" fundraising campaign. All funds received come through, and are acknowledged by, the Fire Deparment. The Fire Department grants the net proceeds generated from the annual campaign to the Department's fire companies in order to assist the Fire Companies in providing volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness, emergency medical assistance, hazardous material response and removal services, and life preservation services to the local community. Moneys distributed to the Department's fire companies also assists the Fire Companies in providing mutual aid to surrounding Districts. Each company is responsible to their own membership to submit budgets and expenses at monthly Company meetings. Officers of said companies ensure all expenditures are consistent with their exempt purposes. Other NPOs: the Wantagh Fire Department grants moneys to other outside civic organizations that promote social welfare, education and the betterment of the surrounding communities. Moneys are granted following receipt of formal solicitation from an outside civic organization. Grants to other NPOs are nominal in nature; there are no additional monitoring procedures for these grants. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The volunteer firefighters of the Fire Companies are members of the Fire Department. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members of the Department maintain the right to elect the Chiefs of the Department; in such a capacity, the Chiefs serve as officers of the Department. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The draft of Form 990 was provided to the officers of the Department for review, alterations and revisions. Final approval was sent via email by the officers of the Department prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Members of the Fire Department, serving the Wantagh Fire District, are bound by the Code of Ethics established, and in force, by the District. Every member signs a release stating that they have received the Code of Ethics and will abide by the provisions set forth therein. Should a conflict arise, members are expected to immediately disclose full particulars to all the officers of the Department and the District; Members must hold themselves apart from any actions involving the Department. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15b Compensations is reviewed and authorized annually by the Chiefs at their annual organizational meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 Upon request and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Upon request and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company No 1 Inc 3470 Park Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 260591256 Provide volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness. NY 501 (c)(3) Line 11 0 Wantagh Volunteer Fire Company No 2 844 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 116267325 Provide volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness. NY 501 (c)(3) Line 11 0 Wantagh Fire District 2045 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 116002851 Government entity; provides emergency medical and life saving services. NY Governmental Entity Line 6 0 Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company No 1 3470 Park Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 260591256 Provide volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness. NY C 33424 0 Wantagh Volunteer Fire Company #2 844 Wanagh Ave Wantagh NY 11793 116267325 Provide volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness NY C 33424 0 Wantagh Fire District 2045 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh NY 11793 116002851 Fire protection services NY C 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company No 1 Inc B 33424 Annual fund drive Wantagh Volunteer Fire Company No 2 B 33424 Annual fund drive Schedule R: Transactions with Related Organizations: Transaction K The Wantagh Fire Department provides volunteer fire protection, fire education and awareness, and other life preservation services on behalf of the Wantagh Fire District, a government entity, at no cost to the District.