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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0508918

NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

Tax-exempt · GARFIELD, AR 72732

Financials

$1.4M$1.2M2023$1.5M$1.3M2024$1.6M$1.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,551,208$1,470,755$80,453$2,582,369$163,187$2,419,182
December 31, 2024990$1,473,256$1,336,250$137,006$2,536,063$197,334$2,338,729
December 31, 2023990$1,382,984$1,190,213$192,771$2,433,395$231,672$2,201,723
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,199,503
of which government grants
$229,085
Membership dues
$872,026
Program service revenue
$285,985
Investment income
$51,172
Net income from fundraising events
$14,548
Other revenue
$14,548

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$143,262
Other salaries and wages
$710,284
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$961,065
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$57,995
Occupancy
$36,555
Depreciation
$132,729
Program services (functional)
$1,340,709
Management and general (functional)
$130,048

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,536,063
Total assets, end of year
$2,582,369
Total liabilities, end of year
$163,187
Net assets, end of year
$2,419,182
Land, buildings and equipment
$976,997
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,419,182
Gross receipts
$1,565,232
Employees
54
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
AR

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
CRAIG ZELINSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BUZZ VITALIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LORENTZCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JIM WILKENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN WOLFBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY SIMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS JONESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
KATHY WILLSTREASURER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRAIG ZELINSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BUZZ VITALIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LORENTZBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JIM WILKENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN WOLFBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY SIMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS JONESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
KATHY WILLSTREASURER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRAIG ZELINSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BUZZ VITALIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM WILKENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN WOLFBOARD MEMEBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY SIMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS JONESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MARK LORENTZPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
KATHY WILLSTREASURER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14639 S WIMPY JONES RD, GARFIELD, AR 72732-9065
In care of
% KATHY WILLS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KATHY WILLS, 22100 SUNRISE COVE ROAD, GARFIELD, AR 72732
Signed the 990
KATHY WILLS, TREASURER
Return prepared by
Worden & Worden CPAs PA

Mission

NE BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY FIRE PROTECTION, RESCUE, AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE SERVICE TO THE NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISTRICT WHICH INCLUDED THE CITIES OF GARFIELD, GATEWAY, AND AVOCA, AS WELL AS THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY.
    Expenses $989,591 · grants $190,000 · revenue $970,092
  • PROVIDED FIRE AND RESCUE TO THE NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRE DISTRICT
    Expenses $479,495 · revenue $591,190
  • PROVIDED COMMUNITY CENTER FOR NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY AND CITIES OF GARFIELD AND GATEWAY. THE COMMUNITY CENTER WAS USED FOR COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AS WELL AS FOR MEETINGS AND TRAINING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMBULANCE SERVICE.
    Expenses $1,669 · revenue $3,950

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
71-0508918
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
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,582,369
Income (IRS master file)
$1,565,232

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,551,208$1,470,755$2,582,369IRS
990December 2024$1,473,256$1,336,250$2,536,063IRS
990December 2023$1,382,984$1,190,213$2,433,395XML
990December 2022$1,597,311$1,486,233$2,261,842IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 71-0508918).

Questions about NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

What is the EIN of NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC is 71-0508918.
Is NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY 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 NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY 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 NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY 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 NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATHY WILLS.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NORTHEAST BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,551,208, expenses of $1,470,755 and total assets of $2,582,369 at year end.

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