West Fargo Fire Department Inc (EIN 450318647) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1980

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Steve Baron

Phone

7014335380

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

West Fargo Fire Department Inc, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit that reported $204K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $275K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

Fire Protection

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $186,141

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $17,754

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $203,895

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $39,009

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $273,149

Other Expenses $236,454

TOTAL EXPENSES $275,463

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$203,895	$1,098,795	-0.8%
Expenses	$275,463	$1,126,048	-0.8%
Net Income	$-71,568	$-27,253	+1.6%

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

$161,066

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Thomas Clark	1st Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Hall	2nd Vice Pres.	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nathan Schmid	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Baron	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Perry McClellen	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bryan Schulz	Community Representative	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Gjerdevig	Commission Representative	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Trustee	1.00		$0	$0	$0
Daniel Fuller	Fire Chief	40.00	Officer	$121,210	$39,856	$161,066

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
2020	$203,895	$275,463	$271,207	$-71,568
2019	$1,098,795	$1,126,048	$4,967,246	$-27,253
2018	$871,215	$720,177	$4,147,700	$151,038

West Fargo Fire Department Inc