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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0136339

SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

Tax-exempt · GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630

Financials

$681K$776K2023$845K$773K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$845,334$772,586$72,748$2,136,199$380,783$1,755,416
June 30, 2024990$681,472$775,854-$94,382$2,141,110$458,442$1,682,668
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$44,336
of which government grants
$29,838
Program service revenue
$771,612
Investment income
$29,386
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$431,291
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$498,864
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,580
Occupancy
$16,665
Program services (functional)
$767,006
Management and general (functional)
$5,580

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,141,110
Total assets, end of year
$2,136,199
Total liabilities, end of year
$380,783
Net assets, end of year
$1,755,416
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,451,734
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,755,416
Gross receipts
$845,334
Employees
41
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
NC

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
GARY ANNASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DINO DIBERNARDIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CASEY PROCTORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICHARD TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG WILSONCHAIRMAN/PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KELLY WINKLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARY ANNASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DINO DIBERNARDITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
STEVE DUNCANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RICHARD TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG WILSONCHAIRMAN/PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KELLY WINKLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 503, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630-0503
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GREG WILSON, PO BOX 503, GRANITE FALLS, NC 286300503
Signed the 990
CASEY PROCTOR, TREASURER
Phone
(828) 396-3342
Return prepared by
BOGGS CRUMP & BROWN PA

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO MAINTAIN OPERATE AND CARRY ON A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AS AUTHORIZED UNDER G.S. 55A OF NORTH CAROLINA. THESE SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED IN THE TOWN OF SAWMILLS, SAWMILLS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT, AND OTHER AREAS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON IN COOPERATION WITH NEIGHBORING FIRE DEPARTMENTS, CALDWELL COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE, NC FORESTRY SERVICE OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION
    Expenses $767,006 · revenue $771,612

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
51-0136339
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
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,136,199
Income (IRS master file)
$845,334

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$845,334$772,586$2,136,199XML
990June 2024$681,472$775,854$2,141,110XML
990June 2023$630,720$696,233$2,311,148IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 51-0136339).

Questions about SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

What is the EIN of SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC is 51-0136339.
Is SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC 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 SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC 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 SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GREG WILSON.
Who are the officers and directors of SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SAWMILLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $845,334, expenses of $772,586 and total assets of $2,136,199 at year end.

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