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Nonprofit · EIN 75-1596642

WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT

Tax-exempt · WINDTHORST, TX 76389

Financials

$115K$114K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
January 31, 2026990$115,362$114,073$1,289$352,114$0$352,114
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,340
of which government grants
$11,800
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,156
Net income from fundraising events
$52,866
Other revenue
$52,866

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$850
Depreciation
$39,640
Program services (functional)
$107,585
Management and general (functional)
$6,488

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$350,825
Total assets, end of year
$352,114
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$352,114
Land, buildings and equipment
$166,566
Gross receipts
$139,895
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1976
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GAGE STEINBERGERPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
CLAY CONRADYVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
ANDREW SCHEFFESECRETARY
Officer
6$0
TIM HERTELTREASURER
Officer
6$0
DALE SCHEFFEFIRE CHIEF
Officer
10$0
JUSTIN KEENERASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
Officer
10$0
JUSTIN WOLF1ST CAPTAIN
Officer
10$0
WESTON SCHLUMPF2ND CAPTAIN
Officer
6$0
KALEB GRESHAM1ST LT.
Officer
6$0
BRADY TACKETT2ND LT.
Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 162, WINDTHORST, TX 76389-0162
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DALE SCHEFFE, PO Box 41, WINDTHORST, TX 76389
Signed the 990
DALE SCHEFFE, FIRE CHIEF
Phone
(940) 423-6788
Return prepared by
Freemon Shapard & Story

Mission

To acquire, operate and maintain fire fighting, rescue and other emergency equipment necessary for the preservation of life and the protection of property from and during fire or other emergencies within the area of its operation in Archer County, Texas.

990 for the year ended January 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMS MEDICAL SERVICES TO WINDTHORST, TEXAS CITY AND RURAL COMMUNITY
    Expenses $106,541
  • To teach, educate and train citizens of said area in the art of the prevention and fighting of fires.
    Expenses $1,044

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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026990 on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025990 on file
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT

Due June 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
75-1596642
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
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$352,114
Income (IRS master file)
$139,895

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990January 2026–––IRS
990January 2025–––IRS
990January 2024$141,955$101,629$375,253IRS
990January 2023$124,418$127,921$286,013IRS
990January 2022–––IRS
990January 2021–––IRS
990January 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT

What is the EIN of WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT is 75-1596642.
Is WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1978.
Are donations to WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 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 WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
Who is the principal officer of WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names DALE SCHEFFE.
Who are the officers and directors of WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WINDTHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT have?
On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $115,362, expenses of $114,073 and total assets of $352,114 at year end.

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