CULLOWHEE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

EIN: 561431045 501(c)(3) Public Safety

CULLOWHEE, NC

Total Revenue
$2,164,470
Total Expenses
$1,543,813
Total Assets
$6,208,694
Net Assets
$2,201,245
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
RICHARD FRADY
Phone
8282935867
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CULLOWHEE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $621K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A BROAD CONTINUUM OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER CULLOWHEE AND JACKSON COUNTY AREA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,479,764

FIRE PROTECTION, PREVENTION, AND FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,123,910
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,856
Other Revenue $29,704
TOTAL REVENUE $2,164,470

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $628,947
Fundraising Expenses $4,868
Program Expenses $1,479,764
Other Expenses $909,998
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,543,813

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,164,470 $1,469,264 +0.5%
Expenses $1,543,813 $1,448,977 +0.1%
Net Income $620,657 $20,287 +29.6%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
33
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
$192
Total Directors
7
$192
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HAVEN CONNER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$192 $0 $192
TERRY ASHE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ENSLEY MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD FRADY CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM GRINDSTAFF MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL MESSER MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENN WLKES MEMBER AT LA 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,164,470 $1,543,813 $6,208,694 $620,657
2023 $1,469,264 $1,448,977 $5,716,106 $20,287
2022 $1,301,981 $1,143,174 $5,771,439 $158,807
2021 $575,340 $548,371 $5,821,307 $26,969
2020 $529,427 $541,885 $2,156,120 $-12,458
2019 $473,183 $428,600 $2,203,239 $44,583
2018 $347,137 $362,211 $1,947,807 $-15,074
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