MERRIWETHER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTM… - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

1985

Legal Domicile

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 ASSISTANCE IN THE COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD SOUTH CAROLINA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $417,012 Revenue: $738,763

PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FIRE SYSTEMS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE RURAL PART OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

NONE

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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 $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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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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

MERRIWETHER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT