THE ECHO HOSE HOOK AND LADDER AMBULANCE CORPS INC

EIN: 066040426 501(c)(3)

SHELTON, CT

Total Revenue
$3,658,034
Total Expenses
$3,333,076
Total Assets
$1,590,619
Net Assets
$1,211,254
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
MICHAEL CHAFFEE
Phone
2039245500
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

THE ECHO HOSE HOOK AND LADDER AMBULANCE CORPS INC, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.3M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AND HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE CITY OF SHELTON, CONNECTICUT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,582,296 Revenue: $3,524,074

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AND HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE CITY OF SHELTON, CONNECTICUT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $126,464
Program Service Revenue $3,519,149
Investment Income $11,996
Other Revenue $425
TOTAL REVENUE $3,658,034

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $957
Salaries & Benefits $2,249,692
Fundraising Expenses $37,400
Program Expenses $2,582,296
Other Expenses $1,082,427
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,333,076

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,658,034 $3,367,323 +0.1%
Expenses $3,333,076 $3,176,136 +0.0%
Net Income $324,958 $191,187 +0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
2
Employees
102
Volunteers
29

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
4
$100,106
Total Directors
6
$122,229
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL CHAFFEE CHIEF 15.00
Officer Director
$25,000 $0 $25,000
CYNTHIA VITALE-O'NEIL SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$16,695 $0 $16,695
JOHN ZIKARAS TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH LAUCELLA ASSISTANT CHIEF 40.00
Officer Director
$55,000 $3,411 $58,411
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$2,135 $0 $2,135
CINDY GLOVER MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$19,988 $0 $19,988
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 $3,658,034 $3,333,076 $1,590,619 $324,958
2024 $3,367,323 $3,176,136 $1,521,293 $191,187
2023 $2,948,985 $3,187,410 $1,244,867 $-238,425
2022 $2,612,832 $2,608,596 $1,401,654 $4,236
2021 $2,343,284 $2,177,327 $1,248,923 $165,957
2020 $2,089,170 $1,939,588 $843,956 $149,582
2019 $1,995,025 $1,973,706 $756,746 $21,319
2018 $1,712,327 $1,801,350 $737,890 $-89,023
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