GERMAN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT (EIN 356042443) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1956

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GERMAN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT, founded in 1956, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $158K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $38K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENCES AND BUSINESS IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA

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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 $127,540

Program Service Revenue $15,737

Investment Income $2,484

Other Revenue $12,422

TOTAL REVENUE $158,183

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $119,914

Other Expenses $119,914

TOTAL EXPENSES $119,914

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$158,183	$195,799	-0.2%
Expenses	$119,914	$209,083	-0.4%
Net Income	$38,269	$-13,284	-3.9%

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

N/A

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
RUSSELL SERMERSHEIM	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AME SMITH	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM READ	TREASURER	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SYDNEY HOUSE	SECRETARY	1.50	Officer Director	$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
2024	$158,183	$119,914	$870,983	$38,269
2023	$195,799	$209,083	$832,714	$-13,284
2022	$195,999	$107,800	$845,998	$88,199
2021	$88,108	$94,911	$757,799	$-6,803
2020	$79,455	$83,572	$780,266	$-4,117
2019	$108,331	$93,027	$809,589	$15,304
2018	$114,811	$102,718	$805,640	$12,093

GERMAN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT