EIN 76-0239994

Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department provides fire, rescue and EMS services to approximately 5,500 residents in a 125 sq mile area within its 911 jurisdiction. In addition, the department offers mutual aid to neighboring communities and emergency services as needed. The department utilizes one building for conducting business meetings, EMS training and fundraisers, which is also available for rent to members of the public and other non-profits for private events and fundraising purposes. Additionally, the building serves as a polling location for local elections.
Total revenues
$121,384
2023
Total expenses
$120,738
2023
Total assets
$454,896
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department

Fire protection /rescue services were provided in the 125 sq mil area of the Hamshire vfd 911 jurisdiction, benefitting a population of approximately 5,500 residents. Services were also provided on amutual aid basis to neighboring communities and emergency responder jurisdictions. Fire apparatus responded multiple times to the heavily traveled part of interstate hwy 10 located in Hamshire vfd's jurrisdiction to assist law enforcement and ems with traffic accidents and medical emergencies.
One building is used for Department business meetings, ems training & fund raisin events. Occassionally it is rented to members of the public and other non-profits for private envents and fund raisers. The building is also used as a polling location for federal, state and other local elections. All expenses incurred related ato this building are included in program occupancy expenses
Emergency medical and ambulance services were provided in the same populated areas as the fire/rescue services and for motorists traveling interstate hwy 10 in Hamshire vfd's jurisdiction.

Who funds Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory CouncilTrauma Care$14,400

Personnel at Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department

NameTitleCompensation
Alma R AbshireTreasurer$0
C Trent WilkesPresident$0
Justin R ChessonFire Chief$0
Suzanne ArceneauxSecretary$0
Nick MorrisonDeputy Chief$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$57,191
Program services$25,814
Investment income and dividends$15
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$31,893
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,471
Total revenues$121,384

Form 990s for Hamshire Voluntary Fire Department

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-02990View PDF
2022-122023-12-01990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-06-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Public safety organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsEMS, fire, and rescue squadsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 153
Hamshire, TX 77622
Metro area
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
County
Jefferson County, TX
Phone
(409) 243-2411
IRS details
EIN
76-0239994
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
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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