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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1055210

GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GRINNELL, IA 50112

Financials

$52K$69K2023$84K$23K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$83,634$23,148$60,486$321,814$0$321,814
June 30, 2024990$51,627$68,834-$17,207$261,328$0$261,328
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,750
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$35,938
Net gain from sales of assets
$28,653
Net income from fundraising events
$32,946
Other revenue
$32,946

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,998
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,075
Program services (functional)
$6,998
Management and general (functional)
$16,150

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$261,328
Total assets, end of year
$321,814
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$321,814
Net assets without donor restrictions
$321,814
Gross receipts
$98,310
Employees
0
Year formed
1960
State of legal domicile
IA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelly FossePresident
Officer
2$0
Todd PollockVice President
Officer
2$0
Josh StepanekTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Vince LukehartSecretary
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelly FossePresident
Officer
2$0
Brent NickelVice President
Officer
2$0
Josh StepanekTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Wade RobesonSecretary
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1020 SPRING ST, GRINNELL, IA 50112-1943
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Josh Stepanek, 1020 Spring St, Grinnell, IA 50112
Signed the 990
Josh Stepanek, Treasurer
Phone
(641) 236-2688
Return prepared by
WILLIAM B FORD PC

Mission

The mission of the Grinnell Volunteer Fire Association shall be protection of life and safety of property from threat of fires, natural or man-made disasters and emergency rescues. This will be accomplished through planning, prevention, education, incident mitigation and appropriate application of technology. This association provides this protection to the City of Grinnell and the surrounding rural community. The Grinnell Volunteer Fire Association is funded 100% by donations through fundraising and spends those funds to support and accomplish their mission.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Support local fire department - purchase and maintain equipment and supplies for fire department.
    Expenses $6,998 · grants $6,998
  • Training - Regional firefighters saftey training hosted in Grinnell.
  • Wildland Burn - Provide educational and practical experience related to brush and timber fire prevention, control, and saftey.
  • Smoke Detectors - provide safety checks and access to smoke detectors.
  • Annual State Firefighters Association Convention - Host and support convention, provide training, education, entertainment and networking of volunteer firefighters.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1055210
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$321,814
Income (IRS master file)
$98,310

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2014
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2010

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
990June 2025$83,634$23,148$321,814IRS
990June 2024$51,627$68,834$261,328XML
990June 2023$61,007$95,890$278,535IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 46-1055210).

Questions about GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION is 46-1055210.
Is GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2010.
Are donations to GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 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 GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Josh Stepanek.
Who are the officers and directors of GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRINNELL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,634, expenses of $23,148 and total assets of $321,814 at year end.

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