BOWIE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT &

EIN: 520813113 501(c)(3) Public Safety

BOWIE, MD

Total Revenue
$529,509
Total Expenses
$600,144
Total Assets
$1,156,124
Net Assets
$966,094
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1928
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
JAMES BIGONY
Phone
3018090122
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BOWIE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT &, founded in 1928, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $530K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $600K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE, PROVIDE AMBULATORY SERVICES, AND PROMOTE GOODWILL AND SOCIAL ENJOYMENT AMONG ITS MEMBERS. THE CORPORATION RECEIVED ITS SUPPORT, AS WELL AS REIMBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $376,869
Program Service Revenue $28,000
Investment Income $15,754
Other Revenue $108,886
TOTAL REVENUE $529,509

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $24,898
Fundraising Expenses $17,550
Program Expenses $531,848
Other Expenses $557,696
TOTAL EXPENSES $600,144

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $529,509 $544,230 0.0%
Expenses $600,144 $552,306 +0.1%
Net Income $-70,635 $-8,076 +7.7%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
127

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
10
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMMA BIGONY ASSIST, SECR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BIGONY PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAVONIA BYRD VICE PRESIDE 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENDA DARLAND VICE PRESIDE 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE HAVENS FIRE CHIEF 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN HOWARD DEPUTY CHIEF 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHON JONES TREASURER 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA LOPEZ ASSIST. SECR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELENE MERKEL SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA RICCIUTI ASSIST. SECR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL WEIMER VICE PRESIDE 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY MEADOWS ASST TREASUR 15.00
Officer
$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 $529,509 $600,144 $1,156,124 $-70,635
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $375,881 $621,185 $1,150,641 $-245,304
2018 $1,027,671 $1,038,742 $1,808,938 $-11,071
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