TRIED BY FIRE INC

EIN: 461880085 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

New Bern, NC

Total Revenue
$297,995
Total Expenses
$250,058
Total Assets
$511,186
Net Assets
$467,753
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Bonita Burney Simmons
Phone
2525149774
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TRIED BY FIRE INC, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $298K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $48K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to establish and operate transitional housing for women who are moving from incarceration back to the community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $157,718 Revenue: $157,718

In 2025 we provided temporary housing, transportation and access to job search and health facilities for more than 11 women released from prison & jails in Eastern North Carolina

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $297,993
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $297,995

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $156,440
Fundraising Expenses $33,736
Program Expenses $157,718
Other Expenses $93,618
TOTAL EXPENSES $250,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $297,995 $215,638 +0.4%
Expenses $250,058 $333,020 -0.2%
Net Income $47,937 $-117,382 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
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
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$50,004
Key Employees
4
$50,004
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bonita Simmons Executive Director 25.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$50,004 $0 $50,004
Dan L Lawson President 5
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Armeta Fields Treasurer 5
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Thomasine Dudley Secretary 5
Officer Director Key Emp
$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 $297,995 $250,058 $511,186 $47,937
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $292,938 $176,306 $552,444 $116,632
2022 $272,297 $45,195 $435,812 $227,102
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