Brussels Union Gardner Fire Department (EIN 391317308) - 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

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jeff LeGrave

Phone

9204938160

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Brussels Union Gardner Fire Department, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $271K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $337K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

Organizations Mission This is a fire department serving 3 rural townships in the county of Door State of WI. The department also participates in the mutual aid response

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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 $229,345

Program Service Revenue $30,291

Investment Income $11,149

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $270,785

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $99,590

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $336,943

Other Expenses $237,353

TOTAL EXPENSES $336,943

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$270,785	$352,229	-0.2%
Expenses	$336,943	$251,579	+0.3%
Net Income	$-66,158	$100,650	-1.7%

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

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

$17,141

Total Directors

$945

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jeff LeGrave	Treasurer/Director	2.00	Officer Director	$175	$0	$175
Bruce Alberts	President/Director	0.00	Officer Director	$175	$0	$175
Ted Anderson	Director	0.00	Director	$175	$0	$175
Joe Wautier	Director	0.00	Director	$105	$0	$105
Curt Vandertie	Fire Chief	0.00	Officer	$10,832	$0	$10,832
James Wautier	Assistant Fire Chief	0.00	Officer	$4,229	$0	$4,229
Ryan Wery	Assistant Fire Chief	0.00	Officer	$1,625	$0	$1,625
Carl Waterstreet	Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$105	$0	$105
Lyle DeBroux	Director	0.00	Director	$210	$0	$210

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	$270,785	$336,943	$719,324	$-66,158
2024	$352,229	$251,579	$783,899	$100,650
2023	$296,978	$272,430	$685,505	$24,548
2022	$228,531	$283,456	$660,298	$-54,925
2021	$163,792	$276,877	$715,443	$-113,085
2020	$221,392	$246,535	$844,621	$-25,143
2019	$222,923	$202,242	$850,925	$20,681

Brussels Union Gardner Fire Department