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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7442271

WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC

Tax-exempt · CAMILLUS, NY 13031

Financials

$3.3M$3.1M2023$3.3M$3.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,275,376$3,305,350-$29,974$1,237,118$13,740$1,223,378
December 31, 2023990$3,287,522$3,148,828$138,694$1,323,242$69,890$1,253,352
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,511,271
of which government grants
$1,285,178
Program service revenue
$1,730,173
Investment income
$26,994
Other revenue
$6,938

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$441,793
Other salaries and wages
$1,370,724
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,272,501
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$258,987
Depreciation
$125,897
Program services (functional)
$2,862,790
Management and general (functional)
$432,256
Fundraising (functional)
$10,304

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,323,242
Total assets, end of year
$1,237,118
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,740
Net assets, end of year
$1,223,378
Land, buildings and equipment
$408,998
Gross receipts
$3,275,376
Employees
57
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ZACHARY MCDONOUGHPARAMEDIC
Highest-paid employee
40$123,192$26,788
ERIC KEHOEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$105,312$36,645
DARRYL MAWSONPARAMEDIC
Highest-paid employee
40$110,354$31,379
CHRISTOPHER SMITHPARAMEDIC
Highest-paid employee
40$102,935$35,107
TONY GIACHETTIMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NAVEEN SETH MDMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ROMAN BATYUKMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARY EARLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
JAMES MCDONALDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID PHILIPPONEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DIANE DWIRETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DAVID RHANERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIC CHASEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN DEROSIERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD HEALYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA BERLINSKIMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ZACHARY MCDONOUGHPARAMEDIC
Highest-paid employee
40$129,467$19,678
ERIC KEHOEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$106,053$32,336
DARRYL MAWSONPARAMEDIC
Highest-paid employee
40$105,720$32,546
ADYME RITZ-LARUEPARAMEDIC
Highest-paid employee
40$106,893$19,830
TONY GIACHETTIMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NAVEEN SETH MDMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ROMAN BATYUKMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARY EARLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
JAMES MCDONALDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID PHILIPPONEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DIANE DWIRETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DAVID RHANERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIC CHASEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN DEROSIERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD HEALYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MELISSA BERLINSKIMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
202 BENNETT RD, CAMILLUS, NY 13031-1593
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARY EARL, PO BOX 156, CAMILLUS, NY 130310156
Signed the 990
MARY EARL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(315) 487-1212
Return prepared by
DERMODY BURKE & BROWN CPAS LLC

Mission

WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC. (WAVES) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT MAINTAINS THE DUTY TO EARN THE CONFIDENCE, TRUST AND RESPECT OF THOSE WE SERVE BY PROVIDING DEDICATED, COMPASSIONATE AND COURTEOUS EXPERT CARE WHEREVER WE ARE NEEDED. THE MISSION OF WAVES IS FULFILLED THROUGH TEAMWORK, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IS COMBINED WITH COURAGE, INTEGRITY AND DILIGENCE TO CULTIVATE A MASTERY OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE. WAVES WILL SERVE AS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BY:1 - CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR MEMBERS THAT FOSTERS LEARNING AND PROMOTES TEAM BUILDING.2 - PROVIDING UNCOMPROMISING CARE UTILIZING ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES.3 - PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION TO OUR MEMBERS AND OUR COMMUNITIES.4 - SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY MAINTAINING A STRONG PRESENCE AND PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WAVES' AMBULANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES AMBULANCE SERVICES SUCH AS PRE-HOSPITAL CARE FOR SICK AND INJURED PERSONS IN THE TOWN OF CAMILLUS, ONONDAGA COUNTY AND CENTRAL NEW YORK; AND TRANSPORTS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. WE ALSO MAINTAIN A FACILITY THAT STORES OUR VEHICLES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
    Expenses $2,793,140 · revenue $1,721,813
  • WAVES' PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION IN FIRST AID, CPR, PALS, ACLS, BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS, HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS, BABYSITTING CLASSES AND PET FIRST AID ALONG WITH RAISING SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR THE AMBULANCE PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS. WAVES ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE NYS DOH EMS CME RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM, WHICH ENTAILS TRAINING OUR PROVIDERS IN ALL CORE DIDACTIC MATERIALS, AND ALL PRACTICAL SKILLS ON A CONTINUING BASIS.
    Expenses $24,960 · revenue $8,360
  • WAVES' VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES RELIABLE REPAIR OF WAVES' VEHICLES WHICH IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT TO PROVIDING TIMELY SERVICES. BY HAVING THE VEHICLES REPAIRED ON SITE, COSTS ARE MINIMIZED BY HAVING A MECHANIC WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL ASPECTS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND WHO CAN PREVENT FAILURE THROUGH PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.
    Expenses $44,690

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7442271
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E62Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,237,118
Income (IRS master file)
$3,275,376

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,275,376$3,305,350$1,237,118XML
990December 2023$3,287,522$3,148,828$1,323,242XML
990December 2022$3,035,564$2,664,880$1,241,629IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 23-7442271).

Questions about WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC

What is the EIN of WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC is 23-7442271.
Is WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC 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 WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY EARL.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,192 (ZACHARY MCDONOUGH, PARAMEDIC).
How much revenue does WESTERN AREA VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,275,376, expenses of $3,305,350 and total assets of $1,237,118 at year end.

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