Ashford Volunteer Fire Department

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Phone

8604294923

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $924K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Fire Prevention/Protection

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $923,695

Prevention and protection of lives and property from the hazards of fires and other emergencies. Promotion of fraternal and social intercourse among its members and other organizations.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $806,788

Program Service Revenue $196,972

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,003,760

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $250

Salaries & Benefits $518,905

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $923,695

Other Expenses $404,540

TOTAL EXPENSES $923,695

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,003,760	$628,812	+0.6%
Expenses	$923,695	$665,381	+0.4%
Net Income	$80,065	$-36,569	-3.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Luther Brauch	Treasurer	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sam Mercier	Secretary	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Charles Sweetland	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Tracey Stancil	Vice President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$1,003,760	$923,695	$213,274	$80,065
2024	$628,812	$665,381	$151,230	$-36,569
2023	$606,244	$541,177	$187,799	$65,067
2022	$485,243	$482,320	$153,300	$2,923
2021	$463,392	$486,612	$150,377	$-23,220
2020	$490,323	$499,418	$169,051	$-9,095
2019	$486,373	$501,059	$172,642	$-14,686