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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3763630

RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · RED LODGE, MT 59068

Financials

$803K$184K2023$166K$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$165,522$1,900,232-$1,734,710$288,865$2,430$286,435
December 31, 2023990$803,483$183,800$619,683$2,233,472$212,327$2,021,145
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$155,644
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,596
Net income from sales of inventory
$282
Other revenue
$282

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,793,742
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,968
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$74,297
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$48
Depreciation
$7,729
Program services (functional)
$1,842,081
Management and general (functional)
$25,320
Fundraising (functional)
$32,831

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,233,472
Total assets, end of year
$288,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,430
Net assets, end of year
$286,435
Land, buildings and equipment
$424
Gross receipts
$165,945
Employees
1
Volunteers
120
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
MT

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 / weekCompensation
SARAH A EWALDExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
37$67,968
WILLIAM D BERNARDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DANIEL JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS K KUNTZTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
AMY HYFIELDSecretary
Trustee or director
3$0
FRANK PELLIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW MARTINDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
GREGG HODGESDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH A EWALDExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
30$57,032
WILLIAM D BERNARDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DANIEL JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
THOMAS K KUNTZTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
AMY HYFIELDSecretary
Trustee or director
3$0
FRANK PELLIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW MARTINDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
GREGG HODGESDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 318, RED LODGE, MT 59068-0318
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
PO BOX 465, RED LODGE MT 59068
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WILLIAM D BERNARD, PO BOX 318, RED LODGE, MT 59068
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
TODD WACASER, PO BOX 465, RED LODGE MT 59068
Signed the 990
THOMAS K KUNTZ, Treasurer
Phone
(406) 446-2320
Return prepared by
MRACHEK POPP & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

To Provide Financial and Other Support to Fire and Emergency Medical Service Organizations and Providers Serving the Greater Red Lodge, Montana Community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE A VEHICLE TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT CONSTUCTION OF A NEW TRAINING CENTER AND STATION BUILDING FOR THE RED LODGE FIRE DISTRICT. FULL TITLE OF THE TRAINING TOWER AND FIRE STATION WAS GRANTED TO THE RED LODGE FIRE DISTRICT #7 IN 2024.
    Expenses $1,762,686 · grants $1,762,686
  • PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND GENERAL SUPPORT TO FIRE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE, AND SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDERS SERVING THE GREATER RED LODGE, MONTANA COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $48,339
  • PROVIDE GRANTS TO RED LODGE FIRE DISTRICT #7 TO FUND PURCHASES OF FURNISHINGS AND OFFICE FIXTURES FOR FIRE STATIONS #71 AND #73. GRANTS AMOUNTED TO $ 18,821
    Expenses $18,821 · grants $18,821
  • GRANTED TO RED LODGE EMS SERVICE $ 4,019 TO FUND INFORMATIONAL PUBLICATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO CARBON COUNTY RESIDENTS.
    Expenses $4,019 · grants $4,019
  • PROVIDE GRANTS TO RED LODGE FIRE DISTRICT #7 TO FUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE PURPOSES.
    Expenses $3,563 · grants $3,563
  • PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS SEEKING EDUCATION IN HEALTH OR SAFETY RELATED CAREERS. DURING 2024, TWO SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR A TOTAL OF $ 2,500.
    Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
  • PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVUALS SERVING THE RED LODGE AREA. DURING 2024 TWO FAMILIES WERE AWARDED GRANTS TO HELP OFFSET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL EMERGENGIES
    Expenses $2,153 · grants $2,153

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
38-3763630
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$288,865
Income (IRS master file)
$165,945

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$165,522$1,900,232$288,865XML
990December 2023$803,483$183,800$2,233,472XML
990December 2022$266,796$183,978$2,084,654IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: TODD WACASER
December 31, 2008≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 38-3763630).

Questions about RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION is 38-3763630.
Is RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION 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 RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION 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 RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION 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 RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILLIAM D BERNARD.
Who are the officers and directors of RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,968 (SARAH A EWALD, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does RED LODGE FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $165,522, expenses of $1,900,232 and total assets of $288,865 at year end.

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