Nonprofit · EIN 23-7045387
BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78266
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,388,335 | $2,429,977 | -$41,642 | $529,534 | $92,619 | $436,915 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,177,883 | $2,201,332 | -$23,449 | $625,243 | $146,686 | $478,557 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,945,102 | $1,886,541 | $58,561 | $693,523 | $191,517 | $502,006 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,373,433
- of which government grants
- $2,336,369
- Membership dues
- $24,738
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $14,686
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,100
- Other revenue
- $216
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,508,387
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,097,084
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,524
- Travel
- $5,896
- Depreciation
- $29,870
- Program services (functional)
- $2,274,157
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,820
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $625,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $529,534
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $92,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $436,915
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $98,817
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $434,105
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,810
- Gross receipts
- $2,388,335
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES FLINK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KURTIS WILCOX | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JIM MORELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| COLIN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB SCHOELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BUDDY BOONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKIP COURTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY PALMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES FLINK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KURTIS WILCOX | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JIM MORELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| COLIN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB SCHOELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BUDDY BOONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKIP COURTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY PALMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES FLINK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KURTIS WILCOX | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JIM MORELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| COLIN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB SCHOELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BUDDY BOONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKIP COURTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY PALMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 23600 FM 3009, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78266-2643
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHARLES FLINK, 23600 FM 3009, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78266
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES FLINK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (210) 651-5762
- Website
- WWW.BRACKENVFD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMSTRONG VAUGHAN & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROTECTS APPROXIMATELY 7,000 PEOPLE LIVING IN AN AREA THAT IS APPROXIMATELY 70 SQUARE MILES, THAT INCLUDES THE CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE AND A PRIMARILY RURAL AREA. THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FIREFIGHTING, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, VEHICLE RESCUE, SEARCH AND RESCUE, AND OTHER TECHNICAL/SPECIALIZED RESCUES.
Program accomplishments
- BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR A PORTION OF COMAL COUNTY.Expenses $2,274,157
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7045387
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $529,534
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,388,335
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,388,335 | $2,429,977 | $529,534 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,177,883 | $2,201,332 | $625,243 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,945,102 | $1,886,541 | $693,523 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,812,200 | $1,805,388 | $515,634 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-7045387).
Questions about BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
- What is the EIN of BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is 23-7045387.
- Is BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1970.
- Are donations to BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
- Which annual return does BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHARLES FLINK.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRACKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,388,335, expenses of $2,429,977 and total assets of $529,534 at year end.
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