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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1474558

EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC

Tax-exempt · STANLEY, NC 28164

Financials

$6.7M$4.2M2022$5.9M$5.4M2023$6.3M$6.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,265,391$6,243,306$22,085$14,122,002$4,692,857$9,429,145
June 30, 2024990$5,860,188$5,366,465$493,723$13,844,740$4,437,680$9,407,060
June 30, 2023990$6,702,803$4,210,035$2,492,768$14,373,989$5,460,651$8,913,338
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,125,732
of which government grants
$6,125,732
Program service revenue
$136,991
Investment income
$2,668
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$112,827
Other salaries and wages
$3,362,145
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,304,195
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$976,806
Program services (functional)
$5,634,761
Management and general (functional)
$608,545

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,844,740
Total assets, end of year
$14,122,002
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,692,857
Net assets, end of year
$9,429,145
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,034,040
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,245,100
Net assets with donor restrictions
$184,045
Gross receipts
$6,265,391
Employees
84
Year formed
1956
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
TIM TENCHCHIEF
Officer
40$107,319
MICHAEL TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
15$5,508
CHIP ASHLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM ANDERSONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE HARTSELLSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE CADENHEADCO CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM TENCHCHIEF
Officer
40$103,317
MICHAEL TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
15$3,761
CHIP ASHLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM ANDERSONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE HARTSELLSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE CADENHEADCO CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM TENCHCHIEF
Officer
40$92,788
MICHAEL TURNERTREASURER
Officer
15$2,286
JAMES MARTINCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
CHIP ASHLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON PERKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE HARTSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE CADENHEADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
406 S PILOT KNOB RD, STANLEY, NC 28164-8739
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIM TENCH, 406 SOUTH PILOT KNOB RD, STANLEY, NC 28164
Signed the 990
TIM TENCH, CHIEF
Phone
(704) 822-5999
Return prepared by
CARLINI CPA PLLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES SUCH AS PROTECTING LIVES AND PROPERTY TO THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF LINCOLN COUNTY

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES SUCH AS PROTECTING LIVES AND PROPERTY TO THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF LINCOLN COUNTY.
    Expenses $5,634,761 · revenue $6,243,306

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
56-1474558
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
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,122,002
Income (IRS master file)
$6,265,391

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,265,391$6,243,306$14,122,002XML
990June 2024$5,860,188$5,366,465$13,844,740XML
990June 2023$6,702,803$4,210,035$14,373,989XML
990June 2022$7,901,128$3,257,378$14,891,409IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 56-1474558).

Questions about EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC

What is the EIN of EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC is 56-1474558.
Is EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAST LINCOLN COUNTY 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 EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 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 EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 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 EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TIM TENCH.
Who are the officers and directors of EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,319 (TIM TENCH, CHIEF).
How much revenue does EAST LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,265,391, expenses of $6,243,306 and total assets of $14,122,002 at year end.

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