ESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Syrilyn Tong

Phone

9074796858

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

ESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $755K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Ester Volunteer Fire Department shall provide the citizens of the Ester Fire Service Area and the Interior of Alaska with progressive and effective protection of life and property from the impacts of emergencies.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $631,432 Revenue: $7

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING EMS SERVICES AND FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION FOR THE COMMUNITY OF ESTER AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY OF 3500 RESIDENTS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $754,467

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $365

Other Revenue $7

TOTAL REVENUE $754,839

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $339,321

Fundraising Expenses $21,459

Program Expenses $631,432

Other Expenses $439,351

TOTAL EXPENSES $778,672

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$754,839	$681,232	+0.1%
Expenses	$778,672	$687,436	+0.1%
Net Income	$-23,833	$-6,204	+2.8%

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

$100,009

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BARB O'DONNELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN WEATHERLY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SYRILYN TONG	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARYN HOLDER	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL MEYER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH ALBERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATRINA LEHSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY CONNER	FIRE CHIEF	40.00	Officer	$100,009	$0	$100,009

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
2023	$754,839	$778,672	$326,010	$-23,833
2022	$681,232	$687,436	$388,585	$-6,204
2021	$615,468	$605,832	$444,027	$9,636
2020	$592,504	$675,908	$437,894	$-83,404
2019	$609,035	$646,177	$516,533	$-37,142
2018	$658,328	$548,766	$578,458	$109,562