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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2607758

BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

Tax-exempt · BREWSTER, NY 10509

Financials

$214K$197K2023$297K$269K2024$262K$233K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$262,380$232,700$29,680$1,326,819$5,505$1,321,314
December 31, 2024990$297,113$268,649$28,464$1,254,821$12,716$1,242,105
December 31, 2023990$214,476$196,617$17,859$1,209,491$19,059$1,190,432
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$192,944
of which government grants
$124,608
Membership dues
$1,035
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$28,188
Net income from fundraising events
$19,039
Net income from gaming
$18,503
Other revenue
$41,248

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$17,854
Benefits paid to members
$37,896
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,096
Occupancy
$1,872
Depreciation
$3,213
Program services (functional)
$193,663
Management and general (functional)
$34,345
Fundraising (functional)
$4,692

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,254,821
Total assets, end of year
$1,326,819
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,505
Net assets, end of year
$1,321,314
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,478
Publicly traded securities
$755,544
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,258,439
Net assets with donor restrictions
$62,875
Gross receipts
$324,978
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1870
State of legal domicile
NY

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
James FriedlanderBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Steve KaufmanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Jeffrey BergstormVice PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Dean SilverbladePRESIDENT
Trustee or director
10$0
Thomas AugugliaroBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Anthony ConsentinoBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
William MatturoBoard MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Mark IannarelliBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
William TassaniFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Julie KuklevskyRecording Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael FitzgeraldAudit Committee
Trustee or director
2$0
Donald GoodwinAudit Committee
Trustee or director
2$0
Alex ZagajewskiAudit Committee
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James FriedlanderBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
James DelawderTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Bruce ColombraroVice PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Marie DelawderAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Tom ReganPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
10$0
Thmoas McMurrayBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Carolyn MeyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
William MatturoBoarD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Mark IannarelliBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael FitzgeraldAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jimmy FriedlanderBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Frank BecerraBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
William TassaniAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeffrey BergstormBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
James DelawderTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Bruce ColombraroFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Marie DelawderAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Tom ReganVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
10$0
Thmoas McMurrayBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Carolyn MeyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Thomas LeatherPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
Al PalanciaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
James DelawderAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director
10$0
Michael FitzgeraldAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jimmy FriedlanderBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Frank BecerraBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
William TassaniAudit Committee Member
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
501 N MAIN ST, BREWSTER, NY 10509-1233
In care of
% STEVEN KAUFMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Steve Kaufman, 501 North Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509
Signed the 990
Steve Kaufman, Treasurer
Phone
(845) 279-3555
Return prepared by
Craig Fitzsimmons & Meyer LLP

Mission

The purpose and object of this organization is to provide efficient and highly trained Fire and EMS services to residents, and visitors who live and/or conduct business within the Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District which is located in Putnam County, New York. The Brewster Fire Department, Inc. maintains a roster of approximately 125 members (Fire and EMS). Of the 125 Fire and EMS members who volunteer their time, 100 of these members are classified as "Active Members" as defined under the Department's By-Laws. The "Active Members" of the Brewster Fire Department provide Fire and EMS protection services to over 20,000 residents, covering over 34 square miles. The "Active Members" of the Brewster Fire Department are highly trained, and respond to over 3,000 Fire and EMS calls each year.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Department provides training and access to training courses to its volunteers to maintain and enhance their fire and emergency medical service skills. The Department also conducts recruitment and retention activities promoting volunteer membership. This is most often accomplished by staging open houses, conducting public awareness and eductional programs, hosting social events and other recreational activities.
    Expenses $193,663 · grants $17,854 · revenue $124,608

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
56-2607758
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,326,819
Income (IRS master file)
$324,978

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$262,380$232,700$1,326,819XML
990December 2024$297,113$268,649$1,254,821IRS
990December 2023$214,476$196,617$1,209,491XML
990December 2022$183,890$233,755$1,151,177IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 56-2607758).

Questions about BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

What is the EIN of BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC is 56-2607758.
Is BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREWSTER 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 BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Steve Kaufman.
Who are the officers and directors of BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,380, expenses of $232,700 and total assets of $1,326,819 at year end.

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