BIG SANDY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT (EIN 810502018) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1974

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BIG SANDY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $165K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 104% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $183K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, AMBULANCE SERVICES, AND MUTUAL AID TO RURAL COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. THE VFD IS THE FIRST RESPONDER FOR THESE OPERATIONS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 RESIDENTS IN 1,400 SQUARE MILE AREA.

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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 $107,353

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $14,039

Other Revenue $43,259

TOTAL REVENUE $164,651

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,691

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $8,425

Program Expenses $41,553

Other Expenses $169,451

TOTAL EXPENSES $183,142

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$164,651	$80,806	+1.0%
Expenses	$183,142	$146,260	+0.3%
Net Income	$-18,491	$-65,454	-0.7%

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

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

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
PETE JERREL	TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LARRY OPHUS	CHIEF	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JIM ROBERTSON	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
COLBY BAUMGARN	VICE PRESIDENT	10.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$164,651	$183,142	$622,062	$-18,491
2022	$80,806	$146,260	$640,553	$-65,454
2021	$300,220	$124,647	$706,007	$175,573

BIG SANDY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT