LIGNITE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT (EIN 450387340) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JORY EHLKE

Phone

7013391415

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIGNITE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT, founded in 2013, is a micro nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $91K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $14K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF THE LIGNITE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

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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 $18,740

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $11,619

Other Revenue $60,867

TOTAL REVENUE $91,226

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,960

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $31,131

Other Expenses $71,437

TOTAL EXPENSES $77,397

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$91,226	$54,999	+0.7%
Expenses	$77,397	$36,203	+1.1%
Net Income	$13,829	$18,796	-0.3%

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

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

$5,000

Total Directors

$5,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JORY EHLKE	PRESIDENT/CHIEF	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER GRANT	VICE PRESIDENT/ASST CHIEF	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER EHLKE	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000
NICK THRONTVEIT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYSON KNUTSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	$91,226	$77,397	$604,256	$13,829
2023	$54,999	$36,203	$590,427	$18,796
2022	$40,342	$32,250	$571,631	$8,092
2021	$57,091	$75,419	$581,753	$-18,328
2020	$72,634	$42,179	$607,156	$30,455
2019	$83,925	$101,999	$583,309	$-18,074
2018	$131,551	$146,109	$607,493	$-14,558

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