Elsmere Fire Company No 1 Inc

“Members have the right to participate in the organization's governance.”

“Elections for the board of directors are held annually. Members in good standing may be elected by the other members of the company to the board of directors.”

“Purchases made by the company are presented to the entire membership before final decisions are made by the board.”

“The treasurer of the board is provided with a full copy of the 990 for review. The tax return must be reviewed and the e-file authorization form must be signed by an appropriate officer before it will be submitted electronically by the tax preparer.”

“All financial activity is discussed at the monthly board meetings including any possible conflicts of interest.”

“All day to day operations are managed by the board of directors. The board is made up of volunteers who are not paid for their services. The board members who received wages were paid for part-time emergency services performed, not for services performed as a board member or officer.”

“No officers are paid for their services as officers. The salaries and benefits of all paid employees responsible for medical services are reviewed by the board of directors.”

“Documents are available to the public upon request.”

“To provide fire protection and emergency medical services to communities in its immediate location and to support the nearby volunteer fire companies and the communities they serve. In addition, their members work with the community to promote fire safety education, protect life and property.”

“Volunteers are involved in all day to day operations of the company. As a volunteer fire company, volunteers: extinguish fires, maintain the equipment and building, respond to 911 calls and provide emergency services and promote fire safety education to their community. In addition, committees formed by the volunteers manage the day to day operations of the company, manage the paid employees, manage the fiscal operations, and organize and manage all fundraising events held by the organization. The company will make an annual contribution to the state of delaware volunteer firefighter's pension for those members who are of good standing and meet the established criteria.”

“Rental expenses 30,863 fundraising expenses 115,120 cost of goods sold 1,742 rental expenses -30,863 fundraising expenses -115,120 costs of goods sold -1,742”