Wichita West Volunteer Fire Dept

EIN: 751642111 501(c)(3) Public Safety

Wichita Falls, TX

Total Revenue
$144,488
Total Expenses
$244,449
Total Assets
$1,675,991
Net Assets
$1,675,991
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Ryan Fetzer
Phone
9408679308
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Wichita West Volunteer Fire Dept, founded in 1970, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $144K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $244K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 69% operating deficit.

Mission

The organization provides emergency response services in unincorporated areas where such services are not provided by state or local governments.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $63,103
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,717
Other Revenue $75,668
TOTAL REVENUE $144,488

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $784
Program Expenses $226,994
Other Expenses $244,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $244,449

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $144,488 $578,161 -0.8%
Expenses $244,449 $235,546 +0.0%
Net Income $-99,961 $342,615 -1.3%
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
27
Independent Members
27
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
27

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
6
$0
Total Directors
27
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ryan Fetzer Fire Chief 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cary Vanarsdall President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Fetzer Vice-President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
James Spears Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Walker Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Albert Assistant Fire Chief 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Bashford Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Bashford Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hayden Becknal Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Dillard Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Al Fox Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Low Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dwayne Birkenfeld Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nick Chapman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Damian Mount Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tony Roberts Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Ruth Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zeek Toral Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Venzor Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Walker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Walters Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carson Cluley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Haines Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Phillips Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanner Poirot Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Ross Director 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 $144,488 $244,449 $1,675,991 $-99,961
2024 $578,161 $235,546 $1,775,952 $342,615
2023 $792,199 $204,128 $1,852,478 $588,071
2022 $345,656 $188,936 $1,261,574 $156,720
2021 $353,895 $95,733 $1,104,696 $258,162
2020 $213,855 $90,618 $846,344 $123,237
2019 $94,450 $54,798 $723,107 $39,652
2018 $71,842 $59,799 $671,392 $12,043
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