EMERADO RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPAR… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Phone

7015942498

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EMERADO RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, founded in 1972, is a micro nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $84K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $120K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION, RESCUE OPERATIONS AND TRAINING

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $116,147

The Emerado Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit emergency response department that serves approximately 112 square miles within Grand Forks County, including the City of Emerado. Our agency...

The Emerado Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit emergency response department that serves approximately 112 square miles within Grand Forks County, including the City of Emerado. Our agency responds to a wide variety of emergency calls for service including, but not limited to wild land grass fires, medical emergencies, technical rescues, motor vehicle accidents and structure fires. The Department functions utilizing contracts with the community for emergency services. The funds obtained are used towards maintenance and upkeep on its equipment, paying for its utilities and high fuel costs. The Department prides itself on its professionalism, resiliency and growth it has had since its inception in 1972.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,523

Program Service Revenue $64,705

Investment Income $170

Other Revenue $8,380

TOTAL REVENUE $83,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $116,147

Other Expenses $119,907

TOTAL EXPENSES $119,907

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$83,778	$101,599	-0.2%
Expenses	$119,907	$84,389	+0.4%
Net Income	$-36,129	$17,210	-3.1%

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
JAKE LANES	FIRE CHIEFPRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELLISA BELGARDE	SECRETARYTREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GERRY ROACH	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WADE STADSTAD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY BERGER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY HANSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CORDILAYNE MEYERS	ASST FIRE CHIEFVICE PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WEBER	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2025	$83,778	$119,907	$349,387	$-36,129

EMERADO RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC