Nonprofit · EIN 74-1991411
BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Tax-exempt · BACLIFF, TX 77518
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $700,223 | $414,253 | $285,970 | $3,522,737 | $566,299 | $2,956,438 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $571,490 | $388,976 | $182,514 | $2,846,577 | $176,110 | $2,670,467 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $566,970 | $368,143 | $198,827 | $2,487,953 | $0 | $2,487,953 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,461
- Program service revenue
- $507,190
- Investment income
- $32,458
- Net rental income
- $24,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,660
- Other revenue
- $135,114
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,150
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,330
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $87,679
- Program services (functional)
- $405,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,768
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,846,577
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,522,737
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $566,299
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,956,438
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,669,592
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,956,438
- Gross receipts
- $700,223
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE STEWART | ASST CHIEF Officer | 15 | $0 |
| PEGGY LAWS | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BLAKELEY MORGAN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES WISTINGHAUSEN | CHIEF Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BRAD BINGHAM | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE STEWART | ASST CHIEF Officer | 15 | $0 |
| PEGGY LAWS | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MISTY CUMMINGS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES WISTENHAUSEN | CHIEF Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BRAD BINGHAM | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE STEWART | ASSIST FIRE CHIEF Officer | 15 | $0 |
| PEGGY LAWS | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MISTY CUMMINGS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES WISTENHAUSEN | FIRE CHIEF Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BRAD BINGHAM | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 751, BACLIFF, TX 77518-0751
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES WISTINGHAUSEN, PO BOX 751, BACLIFF, TX 77518
- Signed the 990
- JAMES WISTINGHAUSEN, FIRE CHIEF
- Phone
- (281) 339-1634
- Website
- WWW.BACLIFFVFD.COM
- Return prepared by
- THOMAS REED PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE FIRE, RESCUE, AND FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE FIRE, RESCUE, AND FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $405,485 · revenue $507,190
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
- 74-1991411
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,522,737
- Income (IRS master file)
- $700,223
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $700,223 | $414,253 | $3,522,737 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $571,490 | $388,976 | $2,846,577 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $566,970 | $368,143 | $2,487,953 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $546,398 | $321,533 | $2,289,027 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 74-1991411).
Questions about BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
- What is the EIN of BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is 74-1991411.
- Is BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1978.
- Are donations to BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
- Which annual return does BACLIFF 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 BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES WISTINGHAUSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BACLIFF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $700,223, expenses of $414,253 and total assets of $3,522,737 at year end.
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