Nonprofit · EIN 63-0924104
THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC
Tax-exempt · FAIRHOPE, AL 36533
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,281,570 | $1,312,362 | -$30,792 | $1,068,704 | $297,250 | $771,454 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $564,844 | $383,956 | $180,888 | $1,121,633 | $318,887 | $802,746 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $586,310 | $377,736 | $208,574 | $963,698 | $341,840 | $621,858 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,281,570
- of which government grants
- $313,837
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,486
- Occupancy
- $47,647
- Depreciation
- $130,605
- Program services (functional)
- $1,271,654
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,708
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,121,633
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,068,704
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $297,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $771,454
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,358
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $771,454
- Gross receipts
- $1,281,570
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALTON COMBS | 2ND ASST CHI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS ELLIS | FIRE CHIEF/P Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARK POILLUCCI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAVID THOMAS | 1ST ASST CHI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS WEINBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALTON COMBS | 2ND ASST CHI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS ELLIS | FIRE CHIEF/P Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARK POILLUCCI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAVID THOMAS | 1ST ASST CHI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS WEINBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALTON COMBS | 2ND ASST CHI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS ELLIS | FIRE CHIEF/P Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARK POILLUCCI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAVID THOMAS | 1ST ASST CHI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS WEINBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 626, FAIRHOPE, AL 36533-0626
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS ELLIS, 198 SOUTH INGLESIDE, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS ELLIS, FIRE CHIEF/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (251) 990-0143
- Website
- WWW.FAIRHOPEVFD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AVIZO GROUP INC
Mission
PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, ASSIST IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS IN PRIMARY AREA, ASSIST IN MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT TO ADJACENT FIRE DEPTS, ASSIST IN SEARCH & RESCUE AND ASSIST ANY AGENCY WHEN CALLED UPON AS APPROPRIATE. ANSWERING CALLS REGARDING: FALSE ALARMS, GRASSFIRES, TRASH FIRES, UVA & EMS, VEHICLE INCIDENTS AND OTHER CALLS.
Program accomplishments
- ANSWERING CALLS REGARDING: FALSE ALARMS,GRASSFIRES,TRASH FIRES, UVA & EMS, VEHICLE INCIDENTS AND OTHER CALLS.THE ORGANIZATION MADE OVER 1200 CALLS (ALL CALLS RELATED TO MISSIONS AND PURPOSE).Expenses $1,271,654
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0924104
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,068,704
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,281,570
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,281,570 | $1,312,362 | $1,068,704 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $564,844 | $383,956 | $1,121,633 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $586,310 | $377,736 | $963,698 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $517,881 | $635,410 | $777,318 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 63-0924104).
Questions about THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC
- What is the EIN of THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC is 63-0924104.
- Is THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1986.
- Are donations to THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
- Which annual return does THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER 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 THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER 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 THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER 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 THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS ELLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FAIRHOPE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,281,570, expenses of $1,312,362 and total assets of $1,068,704 at year end.
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