2024-11-13T11:49:32-06:00 2023-12-31 112442493 Craig Fitzsimmons & Meyer LLP 20 Manor Road Smithtown NY 11787 990 2023-01-01 116233317 Friendship Engine and Hose Co Inc FRIE 5163783575 2075 Meadowbrook Road Merrick NY 11566 John Fabian Chairman 5163783575 2024-11-13 1 0 Robert R Craig P01239055 6313601400 2024-11-12 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z John Fabian 2075 Meadowbrook Road Merrick NY 11566 622409 0 X http://www.merrickfd.org/ X 1922 NY 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. 8 8 0 0 5050 0 62840 20786 551882 565679 682 -750011 5349 13931 620753 -149615 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 818230 764923 818230 764923 -197477 -914538 3155607 2270924 397196 409524 2758411 1861400 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 723924 565679 Volunteer Fire Service to Local Community 723924 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 X 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X Merrick Friendship Engine and Hose Co Inc 5163783575 Meadowbrook Road Merrick NY 11566 X John Fabian Chairman 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Maura Fabian Treasurer 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Ron Bekore Secretary 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MIchael Gargen Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 Ronnie Gies Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Greenblatt Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 James Santiago Vice-Chairman 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Frank Vanderlofske III Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20786 20786 M101 TOH CONTRACT 565679 565679 565679 1481 1481 5050 0 5050 5050 5050 20532 772024 -751492 -751492 -751492 Insurance Recoveries 8881 8881 8881 -149615 -176932 5050 1481 X 12814 12814 3000 3000 9323 9323 6552 6552 25716 25716 12202 12202 180151 180151 168832 168832 Merrick Fire Department 95967 95967 Equipment Repairs, main 77124 77124 Firematic Training 34657 34657 Meals on Premises 28306 28306 110279 97296 12983 764923 723924 40999 0 509554 535920 85965 19865 1580 35752 33297 2388735 824243 2382743 1564492 121728 135635 3155607 2270924 11724 36587 385472 372937 397196 409524 X 2758411 1861400 2758411 1861400 3155607 2270924 -914538 13907 3620 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 16714 18122 17556 39732 20786 112910 533065 541060 551882 551882 565679 2743568 549779 559182 569438 591614 586465 2856478 2856478 537 305 374 682 1481 3379 2859857 0.99880 0.99030 X 41001 41001 4898 4323 575 2342836 819920 1522916 1564492 Mutual Funds 135635 F 135635 X -135708 13907 13907 -149615 0 -149615 764923 0 764923 0 764923 Part X, Line 2: The Company 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 Company'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 Company is required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) which is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) up to three (3) years from the extended due date of the tax return. The Form 990 for 2021 through 2023 are open to examination by the IRS as of December 31, 2023. In 2023, the Company filed an extension for it's 2023 IRS Form 990 extending the due date of the return until November 15, 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Ronnie and Thomas Gies are relatives. All the Members of the Board are volunteer members of the Merrick Fire Department and Friendship Engine and Hose Co. a "company" within the Merrick Fire Department. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Members of the Fire Company elect the Directors and Officers who are charged with governance, management of the affairs of the Company and lead emergency response teams and other day to day activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Board of Directors is provided with a draft of the financial statements which are prepared with the assistance of the independent auditor. Once the audited financial statements have been reviewed and approved the independent accountant assists the Board in the preparation of the annual IRS 990 informational return. A draft of the proposed 990 is provided to the entire Board of Directors, each Member and Officer are instructed to review the statements, after the review period, the Chariman asks the governing body for their formal approval of the DRAFT REPORT before he signs and submits the returns. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c A review of any possible infractions of the conflict of interest policy has been inserted into the agenda of each board meeting held. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Company is entirely volunteer and has no payroll. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Company's organizing documents, Form 1023, (most recent) Form 990, Form 990-T and Audited Financial Statements are available upon request. In addition, Guidestar lists the most recent 990. Form 990, Part IX, line 24e Morale building events: Program service expenses 22,889. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,889. recruitment and retention: Program service expenses 16,451. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,451. Health Services: Program service expenses 16,445. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,445. Fuel: Program service expenses 13,825. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,825. Licenses, fees and other charges: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,601. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,601. Equipment and Capital Outlay: Program service expenses 10,430. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,430. Grants and awards: Program service expenses 6,436. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,436. Firematic Equipment & Supplies: Program service expenses 4,251. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,251. Uniforms and Badges: Program service expenses 4,193. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,193. Officer Expenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,200. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,200. Provisions and Beverages: Program service expenses 2,078. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,078. Miscellaneous Expenses: Program service expenses 182. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 364. Fire Prevention: Program service expenses 116. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 116.