2024-05-08T12:52:08-05:00 2023-12-31 112442493 Craig Fitzsimmons & Meyer LLP 20 Manor Road Smithtown NY 11787 990 2023-01-01 562607758 Brewster Fire Department Inc BREW 8452793555 501 North Main Street Brewster NY 10509 James Delawder Treasurer 8452793555 2024-05-08 1 James Delawder 999009999 0 Robert Craig P01239055 6313601400 2024-05-08 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z James Delawder 501 North Main Street Brewster NY 10509 287478 0 X Brewsterfiredepartment.org X 1870 NY The purpose and object of this organization is to provide efficient and highly trained Fire and EMS services to residents, and visitors who live and/or conduct business within the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District which is located in Putnam County, New York. The Brewster Fire Department Inc. maintains a roster of approximately 125 members (Fire and EMS). Of the 125 Fire and EMS members who volunteer their time, 100 of these members are classified as "Active Members" as defined under the Department's By-Laws. The "Active Members" of the Brewster Fire Department provide Fire and EMS protection services to over 20,000 residents, covering over 34 square miles. The "Active Members" of the Brewster Fire Department are highly trained, and respond to over 3,000 Fire and EMS calls each year. 12 12 0 125 0 0 147068 173645 0 0 16969 21140 19853 19691 183890 214476 15675 13391 79170 57397 0 0 0 0 0 138910 125829 233755 196617 -49865 17859 1151177 1209491 24623 19059 1126554 1190432 X The purpose and object of this organization is to provide efficient and highly trained Fire and EMS services to residents, and visitors who live and/or conduct business within the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District which is located in Putnam County, New York. The Brewster Fire Department, Inc. maintains a roster of approximately 125 members (Fire and EMS). Of the 125 Fire and EMS members who volunteer their time, 100 of these members are classified as "Active Members" as defined under the Department's By-Laws. The "Active Members" of the Brewster Fire Department provide Fire and EMS protection services to over 20,000 residents, covering over 34 square miles. The "Active Members" of the Brewster Fire Department are highly trained, and respond to over 3,000 Fire and EMS calls each year. 0 0 171097 13391 The Department provides training and access to training courses to its volunteers to maintain and enhance their fire and emergency medical service skills. The Department also conducts recruitment and retention activities promoting volunteer membership. This is most often accomplished by staging open houses, conducting public awareness and eductional programs, hosting social events and other recreational activities. 171097 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY X Brewster Fire Department 8452793555 501 North Main Street Brewster NY 10509 X Jeffrey Bergstorm BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 James Delawder Treasurer 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Bruce Colombraro Financial Secretary 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Marie Delawder Audit Committee Member 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Regan VICE PRESIDENT 10.00 X 0 0 0 Thmoas McMurray Board Member 4.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Meyer Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Leather PRESIDENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 Al Palancia Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 James Delawder Audit Committee Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Fitzgerald Audit Committee Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jimmy Friedlander Board Member 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Frank Becerra Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 William Tassani Audit Committee Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 720 91550 81375 173645 21140 21140 47451 42394 5057 5057 42352 30608 11744 11744 Apparel sales to membe 900099 1484 1484 Vending Machine and ot 445200 1406 1406 2890 214476 0 0 40831 2810 2810 10581 10581 57397 57397 12232 12232 4715 4715 2206 1956 250 14787 9973 4814 750 750 16 16 9859 9859 2743 2743 MEALS ON PREMISES 25559 25559 Parades and Communal Ev 18288 18288 DEPARTMENT MERCHANDISE 13501 13501 MORALE BUILDING 9493 9493 11680 11680 196617 171097 25520 0 175270 218868 340558 323786 54 2340 5000 87289 79381 10651 7908 618713 652861 3645 1014 1151177 1209491 22066 16265 2557 2794 24623 19059 X 1126554 1190432 1126554 1190432 1151177 1209491 17859 46019 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 119430 55934 44343 51615 82095 353417 85896 89126 88207 95453 91550 450232 205326 145060 132550 147068 173645 803649 803649 31267 20449 22966 16969 21140 112791 655 513 633 1406 3207 919647 10552 0.87390 0.87920 X 68627 68090 537 18662 11291 7371 7908 Sales Tax Payable 2794 2794 X 255780 46019 -4715 41304 214476 0 214476 191902 0 191902 4715 4715 196617 Part X, Line 2: The Department is exempt from the federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income (if any) from certain activities not directly related to the Department's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. All significant tax positions have been considered by management and it has been determined that it is more likely than not that all tax positions would be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Department is required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) which is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service up to three years from the extended due date of the tax return. Management does not believe that any material uncertain tax positions exist. The tax periods open to inspection by taxing authorities is 2021-2023. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: INVESTMENT FEES -4,715. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: INVESTMENT FEES 4,715. X X Christmas Tree Sales 34235 34235 26277 Golf Outing 13216 13216 16167 47451 47451 42444 42444 5007 42352 18150 12458 1 1.00000 42352 18150 12458 30608 11744 NY 1 0 1 0 1.00000 Brewster Fire Department 501 North Main Street Brewster NY 10509 0 0 1 Various individuals for Specific Relief Assistance 21 3050 cash Various individuals for Funeral& Wakes 14 4585 cash Various individuals for Contingency Relief 3 1946 cash Part I, Line 2: Specific assistance is given to those families of fallen firefighters to help with medical or funeral expenses. One scholarship of $1,000 is given to a Brewster high school student who shows exemplary scholastic achievements. Assistance and grants to any one individual is less than $5,000. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members of the Department have the right to elect the Officers and Directors of the Governing Body; as such it is the Membership that controls the appointment of the Governing Body. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The governing board holds elections once a year to elect its officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The draft of IRS Form 990 was provided to all elected Administrative Officers of the Department for review, commentary and revision. Final approval to file the annual IRS form 990 was discussed and voted on by the Department's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors then instruct the President of the Department to affix his/her name and signature on the 990, and promptly file the 990 with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Members of the Fire Department, serving the Brewster 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. The Brewster Fire Department Inc., does not have a specifically stated Conflict of Interest policy. The Department follows the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District's Conflict of Interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The are no paid employees for the Brewster Fire Department Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The Department's organizing documents, past three year's Form 990 and annual financial report are available upon request. In addition, Guidestar lists the most recently filed forms 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The members of the Brewster Fire Department, serving the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District, are bound by the Code of Ethics established, and currently enforced by the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District ("The District"). Every member of the Brewster Fire Department, Inc. must sign an acknowledgment letter stating that they have received a copy of the "District's" policy. The acknowledgement further states that the member of the Brewster Fire Department, Inc. must abide by the provisions contained in the "District's" policy. In the event that a conflict arises, the member(s) must immediately notify the Administrative Officers of the Brewster Fire Department, Inc. The member(s) must disclose (in writing) the specific nature of the conflict to the Administrative Officers of the Brewster Fire Department, Inc. The member(s) must completely recuse themselves from any and/or all actions that pertain to the issue and/or issues surrounding the conflict.