HOWARDS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

EIN: 561774833 501(c)(3) Public Safety

LINCOLNTON, NC

Total Revenue
$851,540
Total Expenses
$995,635
Total Assets
$3,916,072
Net Assets
$2,277,096
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
MAX HOUSER
Phone
7047359874
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HOWARDS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $852K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 51% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $996K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE OPERATIONS

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $774,716
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,712
Other Revenue $70,112
TOTAL REVENUE $851,540

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $326,037
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $995,635
Other Expenses $669,598
TOTAL EXPENSES $995,635

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $851,540 $1,722,746 -0.5%
Expenses $995,635 $859,167 +0.2%
Net Income $-144,095 $863,579 -1.2%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
26
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
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TYLER ALLEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTYN BOSTON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB BOSTON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARLAND GILBERT VICE PRESIDE 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX HOUSER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG HUFFSTETLER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HUSS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HUSS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY ISAAC DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM GIBBS JR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLY MCGRAW SECRETARY/TR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DUSTIN L RUDISILL FIRE CHIEF 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONNIE RUDISILL DIRECTOR 0.50
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 $851,540 $995,635 $3,916,072 $-144,095
2024 $1,722,746 $859,167 $3,821,212 $863,579
2023 $1,692,155 $556,785 $3,084,320 $1,135,370
2022 $474,674 $443,781 $2,058,784 $30,893
2021 $467,008 $516,366 $2,138,222 $-49,358
2020 $448,047 $530,709 $2,274,691 $-82,662
2019 $402,105 $453,732 $2,450,665 $-51,627
2018 $415,923 $519,190 $2,585,364 $-103,267
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