Woodrow Volunteer Fire Dept

“This organization is a volunteer rescue and fire suppression organization. Stock is not issued, with participating individuals included as members. Membership elects officers and has a direct involvement in organization decision making.”

“Elections held each year for board positions”

“Decisions and choices made by the governing board that exceed established limits are subject to approval by the membership”

“Form 990 part v1 line 8 regarding committee documentation. No member, regardless of office held or status receives any compensation other than reimbursements for travel and out of pocket fire service gear.”

“Governing board review of form 990 before filing and presentation is not required.”

“All elected officials can be reached by mail at the entities address.”

“Elected officials shall be compliant with organizations conflict of interest policies.”

“Currently, no compensation is paid to any member. Expenses incurred by any member on behalf of the organization are reimbursed upon approval.”

“Form 990 is available for review by the public upon request”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request”

“All members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the entity. No compensation to any member shall be allowed.”

“Building a second station. Investment at 12-31-2025 $520,469 updated current safety equipment required at 3 year intervals. Cost in calendar year 2025 $ 44,891 total change in cash $565,360”

“Form 990, part ix, line 24e, other expenses=$34,580. Includes: firefighter training for recertification $17,441 office expenses of telephone, $2732, supply of $1,204 3,936 upgrades to fire ground communications equipment 3,782 membership dues to texas firefighter & fire marshall association 2,221 monthly membership meetings costs, drinks, snacks etc 7,200 _______ $34,580”