Nonprofit · EIN 71-0556471
MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC
Tax-exempt · HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $471,081 | $580,447 | -$109,366 | $544,568 | $0 | $544,568 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $952,086 | $1,166,060 | -$213,974 | $653,934 | $0 | $653,934 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $467,691
- of which government grants
- $67,396
- Membership dues
- $397,572
- Program service revenue
- $3,390
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $83,132
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $89,973
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $63,883
- Depreciation
- $52,529
- Program services (functional)
- $580,447
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $653,934
- Total assets, end of year
- $544,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $544,568
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $527,097
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $544,568
- Gross receipts
- $471,081
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyd Hutzel | Fire Chief Officer, Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| Mark McFarland | Board President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Golbek | Office Assitant Key employee | 25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McFarland | Board President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Wess Burton | Board Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Nathan Kew | Fire Chief Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| Michael Hall | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Burton | Board Sec Key employee | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Golbek | Office Assitant Key employee | 25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 115 CHAD ST, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901-9538
- In care of
- % MARK MCFARLAND
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Loyd Hutzel, 115 Chad Street, Hot Springs National P, AR 71901
- Signed the 990
- MARK MCFARLAND, Board President
- Phone
- (501) 262-5552
- Return prepared by
- Malone Tax and Accounting
Mission
Fire protection for Members and Emergency services for the community
Program accomplishments
- In an area of about 120 square miles. We operate out of 4 stations that protect a primarily rural area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status. The Morning Star Fire Department was started in late 1976, by a few individuals who wanted to see fire protection provided in East and Southeastern Garland County. The first truck, designated Company 1, was a 1976 FMC 1000 GPM pumper. Company 1 was housed at the Arky House warehouse, on Arkansas Hwy 70 East during the first days of the department, until a fire station could be built. Today the MSFD responds from 4 stations with a fleet of 15 vehicles. Dispatching Methods: The Morning Star Fire Department is dispatched by Garland County Control 3, and Hot Spring County Central. Control 3 is staffed by Certified Emergency Dispatchers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; These dispatchers are Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Dispatchers and Nationally Certified Fire Dispatchers.Expenses $580,447 · revenue $471,081
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0556471
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $544,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $471,081
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $471,081 | $580,447 | $544,568 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $952,086 | $1,166,060 | $653,934 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $487,446 | $471,724 | $867,908 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 71-0556471).
Questions about MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC
- What is the EIN of MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC is 71-0556471.
- Is MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1983.
- Are donations to MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
- Which annual return does MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC 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 MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Loyd Hutzel.
- Who are the officers and directors of MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MORNING STAR FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $471,081, expenses of $580,447 and total assets of $544,568 at year end.
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