MERRIWETHER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

EIN: 521787456 501(c)(3)

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC

Total Revenue
$738,763
Total Expenses
$453,073
Total Assets
$2,500,116
Net Assets
$2,073,152
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
RAY JOHNSON
Phone
8032798001
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MERRIWETHER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $739K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $286K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE SYSTEMS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE RURAL AREAS OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $534,070
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $204,693
TOTAL REVENUE $738,763

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,200
Salaries & Benefits $71,870
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $417,012
Other Expenses $368,230
TOTAL EXPENSES $453,073

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $738,763 $507,176 +0.5%
Expenses $453,073 $385,979 +0.2%
Net Income $285,690 $121,197 +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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
30

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
1
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RAY JOHNSON TREASURER 15
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
2024 $738,763 $453,073 $2,500,116 $285,690
2023 $507,176 $385,979 $2,214,426 $121,197
2022 $358,884 $350,617 $1,874,939 $8,267
2021 $352,239 $283,046 $1,883,208 $69,193
2020 $321,425 $256,146 $1,863,995 $65,279
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