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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0699780

ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC

Tax-exempt · ELIZABETH, WV 26143

Financials

$244K$216K2023$212K$179K2024$188K$164K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$187,688$163,548$24,140$442,601$2,537$440,064
December 31, 2024990$211,784$178,886$32,898$415,924$0$415,924
December 31, 2023990$244,065$215,608$28,457$384,334$1,308$383,026
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$135,090
of which government grants
$112,101
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$101
Net rental income
$5,333
Net income from gaming
$47,164
Other revenue
$52,497

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$163,548

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$415,924
Total assets, end of year
$442,601
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,537
Net assets, end of year
$440,064
Net assets without donor restrictions
$440,064
Gross receipts
$213,387
Employees
0
Volunteers
32
Year formed
1939
State of legal domicile
WV

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephen SettleChief6$0
Denzel LynchPresident6$0
Thomas CrouserVice-President5$0
Orrie LittleSecretary1.5$0
Douglas HillTreasurer8$0
Ken Pettry JrDirector1.5$0
Cherokee EdwardsDirector1.5$0
Mark CampbellDirector1.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephen SettleChief6$0
Denzel LynchPresident6$0
Thomas CrouserVice-President5$0
Orrie LittleSecretary1.5$0
Douglas HillTreasurer8$0
Ken Pettry JrDirector1.5$0
Cherokee EdwardsDirector1.5$0
Mark CampbellDirector1.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephen SettleChief6$0
Denzel LynchPresident6$0
Thomas CrouserVice-President5$0
Orrie LittleSecretary1.5$0
Douglas HillTreasurer8$0
Ken Pettry JrDirector1.5$0
Cherokee EdwardsDirector1.5$0
Mark CampbellDirector1.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 114, ELIZABETH, WV 26143-0114
In care of
% DOUGLAS HILL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Douglas C Hill, 91 School View St, Elizabeth, WV 26143
Signed the 990
Douglas C Hill, Treasurer
Phone
(304) 275-3570
Return prepared by
Full & Hupp CPA's Inc

Mission

The Elizabeth VFD is the only fire department in Wirt County WV and thus ensures the safety of its citizens.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The VFS has 32 active members and operates 3 engines, 1 tanker, 1 rescue, 2 brush trucks and 2 boats. The VFD is class 5 ISO rated and responds to calls whenever needed. These calls ranged from structural, vehicle and brush fires, car accidents, water rescue, hazardous materials, BLS medical and storm cleanup, rock slides and utilities poles.
    Expenses $163,548

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0699780
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$442,601
Income (IRS master file)
$213,387

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$187,688$163,548$442,601IRS
990December 2024$211,784$178,886$415,924XML
990December 2023$244,065$215,608$384,334XML
990December 2022$138,250$117,133$354,569IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 55-0699780).

Questions about ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC

What is the EIN of ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC is 55-0699780.
Is ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1991.
Are donations to ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 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 ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Douglas C Hill.
Who are the officers and directors of ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ELIZABETH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $187,688, expenses of $163,548 and total assets of $442,601 at year end.

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