EIN 23-7287846

Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
1925
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department preserves and protects life and property, providing assistance in medical emergencies 365 days a year to the entire island community. The rescue squad responds to medical emergencies, provides transportation for such emergencies to the Block Island Medical Center, and conducts training for the entire island community in CPR, first aid, etc. Meanwhile, the fire department responds to all alarms and calls 365 days a year and conducts training and fire safety awareness for the entire island community.
Also known as...
Inc
Total revenues
$765,534
2023
Total expenses
$544,831
2023
Total assets
$847,740
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Fire Department - responds to all alarms and calls 365 days a year. Also conducts training and Fire safety awareness for the entire Island community.
Ladies auxiliary conducts fundraisers & supports Fire & Rescue departments as needed.
Rescue squad - responds to medical emergencies and provides transportation for such emergencies to the Block Island medical centr and other medical facilities 365 days a year. Also conducts training for the entire Island community (cpr, first aid, etc..)

Who funds Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Suzanne C Wright Family FoundationOperations$19,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$15,350
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$10,810
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

NameTitleCompensation
Michael LofaroTreasurer$0
Tracy FredericksRescue Captain$5,395
Tristan PayneFire Captain$1,850
John Christopher HobeChief$6,000
Kirk LittlefieldAssistant Chief$5,415
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$753,310
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,823
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$4,401
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$765,534

Form 990s for Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-17990View PDF
2022-122023-09-26990View PDF
2021-122022-10-19990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Bluestone Foundation
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Lillie Family Foundation
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Public safety organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsEMS, fire, and rescue squadsCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 781
Block Island, RI 02807
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Washington County, RI
Website URL
blockislandvolunteerfireandrescue.com/ 
Phone
(401) 466-3220
IRS details
EIN
23-7287846
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1925
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M24: Fire Prevention, Protection, Control
NAICS code, primary
922160: Fire Protection
Parent/child status
Independent
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