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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2117892

BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1

Tax-exempt · STROUDSBURG, PA 18360

Financials

$360K$571K2023$785K$632K2024$652K$593K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$651,874$592,820$59,054$2,956,440$634,745$2,321,695
December 31, 2024990$784,739$632,086$152,653$2,939,630$676,989$2,262,641
December 31, 2023990$359,751$570,990-$211,239$3,082,185$972,297$2,109,888
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$540,294
of which government grants
$264,802
Program service revenue
$27,314
Investment income
$156
Net rental income
$25,409
Net income from fundraising events
$41,436
Net income from gaming
$17,265
Other revenue
$84,110

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$2,025
Depreciation
$245,880
Program services (functional)
$572,989
Management and general (functional)
$19,831

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,939,630
Total assets, end of year
$2,956,440
Total liabilities, end of year
$634,745
Net assets, end of year
$2,321,695
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,622,590
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,321,695
Gross receipts
$694,561
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Year formed
1905
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER PICZONPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
KEVIN COURTRIGHTVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
TYLER BARTONSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
NATHAN PYSHERTREASURER
Officer
3$0
BENJAMIN PRICETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
LEON CLAPPERASSISTANT CHIEF
Trustee or director
3$0
PAUL WARNICKCHIEF
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER PICZONPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
TYLER BARTONVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
CHARLES LANASASECRETARY
Officer
3$0
NATHAN PYSHERTREASURER
Officer
3$0
BENJAMIN PRICETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
LEON CLAPPERCHIEF
Trustee or director
3$0
PAUL WARNICKASSISTANT CHIEF
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BEATTYVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CYNTHIA WRIGHTPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PETE GOSSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KEVIN COURTRIGHTASST CHIEF
Trustee or director
1$0
LEON CLAPPERCHIEF
Trustee or director
4$0
DAN HUHNTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
BILL BRACKETTSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2191 RIMROCK DR, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360-8416
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
NATHAN PYSHER, 2191 RIMROCK ROAD, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360
Signed the 990
NATHAN PYSHER, OFFICER
Phone
(570) 629-3980
Return prepared by
CARNEY & COMPANY ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

PROVIDES FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSE AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THE RESIDENTS OF ROSS TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, AND OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDES FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSE AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THE RESIDENTS OF ROSS TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, AND OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $572,989 · revenue $413,194

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2117892
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,956,440
Income (IRS master file)
$694,561

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$651,874$592,820$2,956,440XML
990December 2024$784,739$632,086$2,939,630IRS
990December 2023$359,751$570,990$3,082,185XML
990December 2022$432,782$465,665$3,113,555IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2117892).

Questions about BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1

What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 is 23-2117892.
Is BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NATHAN PYSHER.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COMPANY NO 1 have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $651,874, expenses of $592,820 and total assets of $2,956,440 at year end.

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