WEST LIBERTY & RURAL TOWNSHIPS FIRE & EMS ASSOCIATION (EIN 871182146) - 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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kirt Sickels

Phone

3194305056

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WEST LIBERTY & RURAL TOWNSHIPS FIRE & EMS ASSOCIATION, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $224K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 363% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $204K, a strong 91% operating margin.

Mission

To support the WL and Rural Townships in the preservation and protection of life and property from and during such occurrences of fires and medical emergencies.

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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 $221,249

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,345

TOTAL REVENUE $223,594

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $7,574

Fundraising Expenses $1,373

Program Expenses $16,520

Other Expenses $11,562

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,136

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$223,594	$48,305	+3.6%
Expenses	$19,136	$34,369	-0.4%
Net Income	$204,458	$13,936	+13.7%

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
Kirt Sickels	President	4	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Tom Christensen	Vice President	3	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mindy Sickels Sterbenz	Secretary Treasurer	6	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Eric Christensen	Director	3	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Larry Miller	Director	1	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	$223,594	$19,136	$291,129	$204,458

WEST LIBERTY & RURAL TOWNSHIPS FIRE & EMS ASSOCIATION