Civic Intelligence

Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

EIN 47-3768011 • 501(c)3 • Chowchilla, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Provide fire prevention & protection

240 N 1st StreetChowchilla, CA 93610

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

34th percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

76th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$116,269

Up $19,596 (+20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$116,269

Up $19,596 (+20%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Up

$155,521

Up $47,433 (+44%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$166,505

Up $89,247 (+116%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$10,984

Down $41,814 (-136%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $72,450Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $72,4502021Assets 2022: $65,843Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $65,8432022Assets 2023: $96,673Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $96,6732023Assets 2024: $116,269Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $116,2692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$116,269
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$116,269
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $98,007Expenses 2021: $37,975Net Income 2021: $60,0322021Revenue 2022: $84,436Expenses 2022: $91,043Net Income 2022: -$6,6072022Revenue 2023: $108,088Expenses 2023: $77,258Net Income 2023: $30,8302023Revenue 2024: $155,521Expenses 2024: $166,505Net Income 2024: -$10,9842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$155,521
Expenses$166,505
Net Income-$10,984
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$116,269
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$116,269
Revenue
$155,521
Expenses
$166,505
Net income
-$10,984
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.16$1.56$1.67$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.00$0.97$1.08$0.77$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.84$0.91$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.98$0.38$0.60
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$167,736
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide fire prevention & protection

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To provide fire prevention & protection and medical aid to the citizens of the City of Chowchilla and surrounding areas-$100,239
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John KirwinTreasurerPT$0--
Fred GaumnitzFire ChiefPT$0--
Adriana MontielSecretaryPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner$49,121$49,121-$49,121
Total Events$49,121$49,121$12,215$36,906
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chowchilla Volunteer Fire Department
EIN
47-3768011
In Care Of
% John Kirwin
Address
240 N 1st Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610

Signing Officer

Name
John Kirwin
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5596658626
Signed
2025-05-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lori A Ringeisen CPA
Address
216 Robertson Blvd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Preparer
Lori a Ringeisen
Phone
5596657070
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountOfficer stipend 600Community Events 4,444Bank Fees 12Training 100,239Tax 75Insurance 3,348Shirts and Signs 4,693Volunteer Appreciation 5,488Equipment 42,078Uniforms 5,163Dues 65”

Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20

“Description AmountIncrease in fund balance 30,580”

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