Nonprofit · EIN 56-1305728
WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Tax-exempt · WENDELL, NC 27591
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $5,298,945 | $5,335,714 | -$36,769 | $1,967,621 | $308,698 | $1,658,923 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,785,677 | $4,627,468 | $158,209 | $2,033,705 | $338,013 | $1,695,692 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,540,530 | $4,223,239 | $317,291 | $1,821,179 | $283,696 | $1,537,483 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,141,254
- of which government grants
- $5,121,406
- Program service revenue
- $5,267
- Investment income
- $17,268
- Other revenue
- $135,156
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $172,464
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,063,693
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,441,884
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,300
- Occupancy
- $76,577
- Depreciation
- $74,337
- Program services (functional)
- $4,891,737
- Management and general (functional)
- $443,977
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,033,705
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,967,621
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $308,698
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,658,923
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $254,808
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,562,761
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $96,162
- Gross receipts
- $5,298,945
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STAPLES | FIRE CHIEF Officer | 40 | $143,778 | $33,857 |
| TIMOTHY AMERSON | ASSISTANT CH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,904 | $28,772 |
| MICHAEL APPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BROADWELL | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOYNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAQUIAN MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK VARDY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STAPLES | FIRE CHIEF Officer | 40 | $135,662 | $30,745 |
| TIMOTHY AMERSON | ASSISTANT CH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,621 | $25,623 |
| MICHAEL APPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BROADWELL | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOYNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAQUIAN MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK VARDY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STAPLES | FIRE CHIEF Officer | 40 | $127,576 | $28,897 |
| TIMOTHY AMERSON | ASSISTANT CH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,891 | $24,196 |
| MICHAEL APPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BROADWELL | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOYNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAQUIAN MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK VARDY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2960 WENDELL BLVD, WENDELL, NC 27591-7269
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN STAPLES, 2960 WENDELL BLVD, WENDELL, NC 27591
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN STAPLES, FIRE CHIEF
- Phone
- (919) 365-3635
- Return prepared by
- DREHER MARTIN CPAS PA
Mission
THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE WENDELL HOLMES FIRE DISTRICT, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES TO CITIZENS LOCATED IN THE WENDELL HOLMES FIRE DISTRICT.Expenses $4,891,737 · revenue $5,267
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1305728
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,967,621
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,298,945
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $5,298,945 | $5,335,714 | $1,967,621 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,785,677 | $4,627,468 | $2,033,705 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,540,530 | $4,223,239 | $1,821,179 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,913,668 | $3,908,085 | $1,378,922 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,922,146 | $2,947,236 | $1,291,314 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 56-1305728).
Questions about WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
- What is the EIN of WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT is 56-1305728.
- Is WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WENDELL HOLMES RURAL 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 WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names BRIAN STAPLES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,778 (BRIAN STAPLES, FIRE CHIEF).
- How much revenue does WENDELL HOLMES RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $5,298,945, expenses of $5,335,714 and total assets of $1,967,621 at year end.
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