Nonprofit · EIN 75-2449910
LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PARIS, TX 75460
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $285,691 | $281,861 | $3,830 | $22,862 | $0 | $22,862 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $251,105 | $251,747 | -$642 | $19,032 | $0 | $19,032 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $226,672 | $225,599 | $1,073 | $19,674 | $0 | $19,674 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $285,691
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $266,551
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $950
- Program services (functional)
- $281,861
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,032
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,862
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,862
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,862
- Gross receipts
- $285,691
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIARDSTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BLOSSOM VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROOKSTON VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHICOTA VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CUMMINGHAM VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEPORT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIRECT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EAST POST OAK VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FAUGHT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOPEWELL VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAMAR POINT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIDWAY VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NOVICE VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATTONVILLE VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| POWDERLY VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENO VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROXTON VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAYLORTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIGERTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT COOPER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BARBEE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICK BROWNING | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIARDSTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BLOSSOM VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROOKSTON VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHICOTA VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CUMMINGHAM VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEPORT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIRECT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EAST POST OAK VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FAUGHT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOPEWELL VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAMAR POINT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIDWAY VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NOVICE VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATTONVILLE VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| POWDERLY VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENO VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROXTON VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAYLORTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIGERTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BUSH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BARBEE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICK BROWNING | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIARDSTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BLOSSOM VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROOKSTON VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHICOTA VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CUMMINGHAM VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEPORT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIRECT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EAST POST OAK VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FAUGHT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOPEWELL VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAMAR POINT VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIDWAY VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NOVICE VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATTONVILLE VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| POWDERLY VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENO VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROXTON VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAYLORTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIGERTOWN VFD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BUSH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BARBEE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICK BROWNING | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2673 NORTH MAIN ST 101, PARIS, TX 75460-2243
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICK BROWNING, 2673 NORTH MAIN ST 101, PARIS, TX 75460
- Signed the 990
- RICK BROWNING, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (903) 491-6551
- Return prepared by
- MALNORY MCNEAL & COMPANY PC
Mission
OVERSEES DONATIONS FOR 19 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN LAMAR COUNTY
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A LIAISON AND OVERSEES PUBLIC DONATIONS AND CERTAIN FUNDRAISING FOR THE 19 MEMBER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN LAMAR COUNTY. IT ALSO ASSISTS THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNICATION AND FUNDING OF PROGRAMS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY FROM FIRE.Expenses $281,861 · grants $266,551 · revenue $285,691
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
- 75-2449910
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,862
- Income (IRS master file)
- $285,691
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $285,691 | $281,861 | $22,862 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $251,105 | $251,747 | $19,032 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $226,672 | $225,599 | $19,674 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $223,267 | $221,875 | $18,601 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 75-2449910).
Questions about LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION is 75-2449910.
- Is LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
- Are donations to LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 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 LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 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 LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 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 LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICK BROWNING.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAMAR COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $285,691, expenses of $281,861 and total assets of $22,862 at year end.
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