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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0671969

GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Tax-exempt · GAFFNEY, SC 29340

Financials

$227K$250K2023$223K$222K2024$300K$240K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$300,412$239,670$60,742$454,082$48,758$405,324
June 30, 2025990$222,601$222,480$121$415,325$70,743$344,582
June 30, 2024990$227,470$249,787-$22,317$441,583$97,122$344,461
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$299,696
of which government grants
$17,670
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$716
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$66,266
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$71,480
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,502
Occupancy
$16,679
Depreciation
$42,296
Program services (functional)
$235,168
Management and general (functional)
$4,502

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$415,325
Total assets, end of year
$454,082
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,758
Net assets, end of year
$405,324
Land, buildings and equipment
$115,648
Net assets without donor restrictions
$405,324
Gross receipts
$300,412
Employees
7
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
SC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL BOYTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES E CROCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES E RECTORSECTREASURER
Officer
2$0
BRIAN PEELERPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
STEVE LOVINGOODVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE LOVINGOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
EDDIE CROCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
KEITH BYARSSECTREASURER
Officer
2$0
EDDIE RECTORPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
BRIAN PEELERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE LOVINGOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
EDDIE CROCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
BRIAN PEELERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
KEITH BYARSSECTREASURER
Officer
2$0
EDDIE RECTORPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
579 GOUCHER SCHOOL RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-5417
In care of
% JAMES E RECTOR JR
Signed the 990
JAMES E RECTOR JR, SECTREASURER
Phone
(864) 489-2292
Return prepared by
Kesler Queen & Masters CPAs Inc

Mission

TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO STATION 8 AREA (GOUCHER-WHITE PLAINS COMMUNITY) OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO STATION 8 AREA (GOUCHER-WHITE PLAINS COMMUNITY) OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC
    Expenses $235,168

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, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-0671969
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
1980
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$454,082
Income (IRS master file)
$300,412

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$300,412$239,670$454,082XML
990June 2025$222,601$222,480$415,325XML
990June 2024$227,470$249,787$441,583XML
990June 2023$319,995$209,212$488,694IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––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 57-0671969).

Questions about GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

What is the EIN of GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is 57-0671969.
Is GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER 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 GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER 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 GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER 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 are the officers and directors of GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GOUCHER WHITE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $300,412, expenses of $239,670 and total assets of $454,082 at year end.

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