BAYOU VISTA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS… - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAULA ESHELMAN

Phone

4099355750

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

BAYOU VISTA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $276K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $328K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE BVVFD SHALL BE TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY ENDANGERED BY FIRE, IMMINET PERIL, OR AN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCE. THE BVVFD SHALL ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THIS PURPOSE; AND TO PROMOTE, PRACTICE, AND TEACH FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $326,916 Revenue: $203,557

BVVFD SERVICES THE COMMUNITY AS FOLLOWS: FIRE AND FIRST RESPONDER FOR EMERGENCIES: EMS, MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, FALSE ALARMS, NON-FIRE SERVICE CALLS, CITIZEN ASSISTANCE, GAS LEAKS, TRASH FIRES...

BVVFD SERVICES THE COMMUNITY AS FOLLOWS: FIRE AND FIRST RESPONDER FOR EMERGENCIES: EMS, MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, FALSE ALARMS, NON-FIRE SERVICE CALLS, CITIZEN ASSISTANCE, GAS LEAKS, TRASH FIRES, DOWNED POWER LINES AND HOUSE FIRES. BVVFD ENSURES ALL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNDERGO CONTINUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. BVVFD ENSURES ALL PAID AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARE TRAINED AND PRACTICE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY MEASURES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $71,442

Program Service Revenue $203,557

Investment Income $1,026

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $276,025

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $182,229

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $326,916

Other Expenses $146,195

TOTAL EXPENSES $328,424

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$276,025	$330,309	-0.2%
Expenses	$328,424	$336,894	0.0%
Net Income	$-52,399	$-6,585	+7.0%

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
LINDA BUCKLEY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DALE ESHELMAN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULA ESHELMAN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
IRENE HENRY	TREASURER	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY F MCCLOSKEY	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer 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
2024	$276,025	$328,424	$592,804	$-52,399
2023	$330,309	$336,894	$645,203	$-6,585
2022	$301,250	$303,997	$651,788	$-2,747
2021	$282,007	$322,239	$654,803	$-40,232
2020	$298,505	$307,108	$710,331	$-8,603

BAYOU VISTA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION