Civic Intelligence

Merrimac Volunteer Fire Department

EIN 23-7333748 • 501(c)4 • Merrimac, WI

990-N Coverage

Profile

First responders for fire, emr, and other emergencies

PO Box 127Merrimac, WI 53561
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

13th percentile

-49%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

41%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$93,078

Down $32,497 (-26%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$93,078

Down $32,545 (-26%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$66,399

Up $19,281 (+41%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$98,895

Down $6,588 (-6.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$32,496

Up $25,869 (+44%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $125,575Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $125,6232023Assets 2024: $93,078Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $93,0782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$93,078
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$93,078

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2023: $47,118Expenses 2023: $105,483Net Income 2023: -$58,3652023Revenue 2024: $66,399Expenses 2024: $98,895Net Income 2024: -$32,4962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$66,399
Expenses$98,895
Net Income-$32,496

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$81,069
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

First responders for fire, emr, and other emergencies

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PURCHASED JAWS OF LIFE WHICH ARE USED TO EXTRICATE INJURED AND/OR TRAPPED INDIVIDUALS IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. EQUIPMENT WAS DONATED TO THE MERRIMAC FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMISSION.-$48,805
PURCHASED A POLARIS RTV/ATV FOR USE WITH GRASS FIRES, ICE RESCUE, AND OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE A FIRE ENGINE OR AMBULANCE IS NOT ABLE TO RESPOND. VEHICLE WAS DONATED TO THE MERRIMAC FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMISSION.-$32,326
THE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO OVER 170 EMERGENCY CALLS IN 2024. THIS INCLUDED FIRE CALLS, EMR CALLS, AND VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. AS A SMALL DEPARTMENT, THIS INCREASE REQUIRED THE COMMITTMENT OF ALL MEMBERS AND DEDICATION TO THE TRAINING REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE. EXPENSES WERE NOT INCURRED AS THE MERRIMAC FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OWNS THE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.-$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
AMANDA PALMERDirector-$0--
ANDREW GALLUSDirector-$0--
ROXANNE OSTSROWSKYDirector-$0--
LEIS DOCKENDirector-$0--
RICK ZURBUCHENPresident-$0--
SHELLI MUTHVice President-$0--
MARCIA WAGNERSecretary-$0--
ROBIN MEIERTreasurer-$0--
CHRIS JENSENFire Chief-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fireworks$15,580$5,850$1,793$4,057
Total Events$15,580$5,850$11,628$-5,778
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Merrimac Volunteer Fire Department
EIN
23-7333748
In Care Of
% ROBIN L MEIER
Address
PO BOX 127, MERRIMAC, WI 53561

Signing Officer

Name
Robin L Meier
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6086434759
Signed
2025-07-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I Line 10

Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and governments $86923.00

Part I Line 10

Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals $1000.00

Part I Line 16

Other office expenses $234.00

Part I Line 16

Conferences, conventions, and meetings $1475.00

Part I Line 16

Uniforms and patches $1131.00

Part I Line 16

Operating supplies $236.00

Part I Line 16

MEMORIALS $486.00

Part I Line 16

RECRUITMENT $104.00

Part I Line 16

PUBLIC RELATIONS $550.00

Part I Line 20

Rounding adjustment -$1.00

Part II Line 24

Pledges and grants receivable, net. Beginning:$1694.00 Ending: $0.00

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