SALE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTME… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1971

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Marie Gaither

Phone

4233322424

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SALE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, founded in 1971, is a small nonprofit that reported $358K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $495K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

To operate a volunteer fire department for a rural area of Hamilton County, TN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $495,148 Revenue: $73,836

To operate a volunteer fire department for a rural area of Hamilton County, TN.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $357,956

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $243

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $358,199

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $495,148

Other Expenses $495,148

TOTAL EXPENSES $495,148

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$358,199	$542,857	-0.3%
Expenses	$495,148	$505,806	0.0%
Net Income	$-136,949	$37,051	-4.7%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

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
Adam Gaither	Chief	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Tracy Creasman	Deputy Chief	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Nathan Green	Assistant Chief	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brad Green	Assistant Chief	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Travis Neely	Fire Marshall	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Troy Poole	Logistics Chief	20	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	$358,199	$495,148	$849,410	$-136,949
2024	$542,857	$505,806	$980,410	$37,051
2023	$386,483	$334,945	$587,378	$51,538
2022	$491,478	$289,056	$535,840	$202,422
2021	$311,589	$324,871	$294,371	$-13,282
2021	$245,837	$206,790	$333,418	$39,047

SALE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC