Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Straight Mountain Fire Department
EIN 63-1049976 • 501(c)3 • Oneonta, AL
Profile
It is our responsibility to provide fire response vehicles, medically equipped vehicles, woods fire fighting equipment. We assist with traffic control for wrecks. With storm damage, we clear debris and assist in recovery. We also assist residents after falls and assist in moving from cars to homes.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
61st percentile
Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
51st percentile
Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
85th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$398,859
Up $21,288 (+5.6%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$398,859
Up $21,288 (+5.6%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$252,369
Up $84,264 (+50%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$231,081
Up $34,468 (+18%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$21,288
Up $49,796 (+175%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $398,859
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $398,859
- Revenue
- $252,369
- Expenses
- $231,081
- Net income
- $21,288
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jun 10, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $252,369
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
It is our responsibility to provide fire response vehicles, medically equipped vehicles, woods fire fighting equipment. We assist with traffic control for wrecks. With storm damage, we clear debris and assist in recovery. We also assist residents after falls and assist in moving from cars to homes.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $321,033 | $368,704 | ▲ $47,671 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $27,986 | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $56,538 | $2,169 | ▼ $54,369 |
| Total Assets | $377,571 | $398,859 | ▲ $21,288 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $377,571 | $398,859 | ▲ $21,288 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $377,571 | $398,859 | ▲ $21,288 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $377,571 | $398,859 | ▲ $21,288 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $213,982 | $471,221 | $685,203 |
| Buildings | $85,994 | $192,006 | $278,000 |
| Land | $60,626 | - | $60,626 |
| Other Land Buildings | $8,102 | $19,698 | $27,800 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bill Lacks | Trustee |
| Brian Baker | Trustee |
| Buck Bryson | Trustee |
| Gary Little | Trustee |
| Kenneth Murphree | Trustee |
| Jeremy Peek | Assistant Fi |
| John Storey | Assistant Fi |
| Aaron Armstrong | Captain |
| Danny Gilliland | Chaplain |
| Charles Tipton | Fire Chief |
| Joseph Evans | Lieutenant |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $252,351
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $18
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $186,827
- Change in Net Assets
- $21,288
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $231,081 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation Depletion | $65,113 | - | - | $65,113 |
| Insurance | $18,172 | - | - | $18,172 |
| Occupancy | $11,448 | - | - | $11,448 |
| Other Expenses | $5,890 | - | - | $5,890 |
| Information Technology | $4,583 | - | - | $4,583 |
| All Other Expenses | $2,250 | - | - | $2,250 |
| Office Expenses | $1,606 | - | - | $1,606 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $770 | - | - | $770 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $231,081 | $0 | $0 | $231,081 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“It is our responsibility to provide fire response vehicles, medically equipped vehicles, woods fire fighting equipment. It is our responsibility to maintain and service all vehicles in our possession. The vehicles must be ready to respond in the fastest allotted time possible. It must be fueled, loaded with water and any medical supplies that might be needed for any situation. It is our responsibility to see that a suitable place for storage of these vehicles and for safe and secure storage of all necessary equipment for the purpose of this department. Our department has two stations for storage of vehicles. Our station 1 has a day room for meetings, a kitchen, office, bathrooms and a laundry room. At least 10% of our time is spent on maintain the buildings and equipment. Our coverage consists of approximately 1,400 residents and covers over 50 square miles in the straight mountain community in blount county, alabama. Straight mountain fire department has seven officers and twenty members that have the right to vote. We have seven trustees that see that all business and service is conducted in accordance with alabama state and federal laws. The trustees have several meetings each year and minutes are kept. The fire department has regular business meetings once a month and a training meeting once a month. Minutes are kept by the secretary of all business conducted at these meetings. Our yearly books and financial statements are prepared by our bookkeeper and are reviewed by a certified accountant. A report of accountability is given to our county ema department. This report is available for the public to view upon request.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“The organzization's governing documents are available for the public to view upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Straight Mountain Fire Department
- EIN
- 63-1049976
- Phone
- 2055154090
- Address
- PO BOX 1948, ONEONTA, AL 35121
Signing Officer
- Name
- John Storey
- Title
- Assistant Fire Chief
- Phone
- 2055154090
- Signed
- 2025-06-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Charles Tipton
- Formed
- 1979
- Legal Domicile
- Al
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 20
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
Preparer
- Firm
- Criswell & Bell Accounting Services Inc
- Address
- 87505 US HIGHWAY 278 PO BOX 606, SNEAD, AL 35952
- Preparer
- Lori Criswell
- Phone
- 2054667157
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“It is our responsibility to provide fire response vehicles, medically equipped vehicles, woods fire fighting equipment. We assist with traffic control for wrecks. With storm damage, we clear debris and assist in recovery. We also assist residents after falls and assist in moving from cars to homes.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE FIRE RESPONSE VEHICLES, MEDICALLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES, WOODS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. WE ASSIST WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR WRECKS. WITH STORM DAMAGE, WE CLEAR DEBRIS AND ASSIST IN RECOVERY. WE ALSO ASSIST RESIDENTS AFTER FALLS AND ASSIST IN MOVING FROM CARS TO HOMES. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE ORGANZIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW UPON REQUEST. |
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