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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1198932

ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ELMO, TX 75118

Financials

$446K$375K2022$582K$461K2023$851K$617K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$850,748$616,654$234,094$1,139,051$379,954$759,097
September 30, 2024990$581,669$461,085$120,584$864,718$335,213$529,505
September 30, 2023990$446,322$375,149$71,173$815,532$406,611$408,921
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$861,178
of which government grants
$496,305
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$10,430
Net gain from sales of assets
-$10,430
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,350
Occupancy
$19,407
Depreciation
$153,444
Program services (functional)
$593,421
Management and general (functional)
$23,233

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$864,718
Total assets, end of year
$1,139,051
Total liabilities, end of year
$379,954
Net assets, end of year
$759,097
Land, buildings and equipment
$749,702
Net assets without donor restrictions
$350,176
Net assets with donor restrictions
$408,921
Gross receipts
$861,178
Employees
0
Year formed
2014
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAM BRITTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KELLY HANNATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NAOMI HUGHESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHARLIE OLDAKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GEORGE TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETH HAMILTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NAOMI HUGHESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHARLIE OLDAKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MOLLY PORTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TERESA WOBIGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROY BRITTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NAOMI HUGHESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHARLIE OLDAKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MOLLY PORTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFF ROGERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 160, ELMO, TX 75118-0160
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLIE OLDAKER, 12377 FM 2728, TERRELL, TX 75161
Signed the 990
CHARLIE OLDAKER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(469) 446-2818
Return prepared by
ANDERSON MARX & BOHL PC

Mission

THE ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION TO THE CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES OF THE ELMO, TEXAS COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED FIRE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS TO THE ELMO, TEXAS COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $593,421

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1198932
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
2014
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,139,051
Income (IRS master file)
$861,178

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
September 24, 2014
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$850,748$616,654$1,139,051IRS
990September 2024$581,669$461,085$864,718XML
990September 2023$446,322$375,149$815,532XML
990September 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 26-1198932).

Questions about ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

What is the EIN of ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is 26-1198932.
Is ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2011.
Are donations to ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ELMO 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 ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHARLIE OLDAKER.
Who are the officers and directors of ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ELMO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $850,748, expenses of $616,654 and total assets of $1,139,051 at year end.

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