Friendship Engine and Hose Co Inc

“Ronnie and Thomas Gies are relatives. All the Members of the Board are volunteer members of the Merrick Fire Department and Friendship Engine and Hose Co. a "company" within the Merrick Fire Department.”

“The Members of the Fire Company elect the Directors and Officers who are charged with governance, management of the affairs of the Company and lead emergency response teams and other day to day activities.”

“The Board of Directors is provided with a draft of the financial statements which are prepared with the assistance of the independent auditor. Once the audited financial statements have been reviewed and approved the independent accountant assists the Board in the preparation of the annual IRS 990 informational return. A draft of the proposed 990 is provided to the entire Board of Directors, each Member and Officer are instructed to review the statements, after the review period, the Chariman asks the governing body for their formal approval of the DRAFT REPORT before he signs and submits the returns.”

“A review of any possible infractions of the conflict of interest policy has been inserted into the agenda of each board meeting held.”

“The Company is entirely volunteer and has no payroll.”

“The Company's organizing documents, Form 1023, (most recent) Form 990, Form 990-T and Audited Financial Statements are available upon request. In addition, Guidestar lists the most recent 990.”

“Morale building events: Program service expenses 22,889. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,889. recruitment and retention: Program service expenses 16,451. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,451. Health Services: Program service expenses 16,445. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,445. Fuel: Program service expenses 13,825. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,825. Licenses, fees and other charges: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,601. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,601. Equipment and Capital Outlay: Program service expenses 10,430. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,430. Grants and awards: Program service expenses 6,436. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,436. Firematic Equipment & Supplies: Program service expenses 4,251. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,251. Uniforms and Badges: Program service expenses 4,193. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,193. Officer Expenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,200. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,200. Provisions and Beverages: Program service expenses 2,078. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,078. Miscellaneous Expenses: Program service expenses 182. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 364. Fire Prevention: Program service expenses 116. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 116.”