named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Operation Step-Up
Recruitment and onboarding program for new volunteer firefighters, integrating them into the North Tonawanda Fire Department
Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship awards for local students, funded and administered by Gratwick Hose Company
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Operates a volunteer fire companyMaintains and operates a fire company in North Tonawanda, New York, providing fire protection and emergency response services to the local community.
- Recruits and swears in new fire company membersRecruits individuals such as Trevin Seager and Christian Presto into the fire department through the Step-up program and formally swears in new members during official meetings.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers educational scholarshipsAwards scholarships to individuals, including Joseph Leshinski, Meredith Roberts, and Addison Cherry in 2026, to support educational pursuits.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and game-day gatheringsOrganizes and hosts events during Buffalo Bills games and other community gatherings to foster civic engagement and support local traditions.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Rents facilities for private and nonprofit eventsOffers rental of a banquet hall, outdoor pavilion, and gazebo for private parties, nonprofit events, and summer gatherings, including catering and beverage packages, with the hall available for up to 100 people at a rate of $450.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Preserves organizational history and honors deceased membersMaintains a historical record of past captains dating back to 1890, a remembrance wall for deceased members, and collects and publishes obituaries to honor their service.
- Undertakes facility improvements and renovationsCompletes remodeling projects at the fire hall, including construction of new bathrooms and upgrades to the bar facility, to enhance functionality and member experience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$264K
Contributions & grants$500%
Program service revenue$30K12%
Investment income$6K2%
Other revenue$228K
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$135K
Cash$135K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$135K
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- JIM LEMKE — TRUSTEE
- JIM REXINGER — TRUSTEE
- KIM WALASZEK — TRUSTEE
- PAT HUTTON — TRUSTEE
- TIM GIBSON — TRUSTEE
- WAYNE CROLL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Bob Brennan Partner — President of Gratwick Hose Company Inc and involved in scholarship award activities.
- Bob Brennan Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Ed Kubik Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform to engage with the public and share information about the Pub.
- Fireman's Benevolent Association Network — Has elected representation in the Fireman's Benevolent Association through long-time member Bill Davignon.
- James Lemke Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Jim Riexinger Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Josh Waney Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Keith Miranto Partner — Membership Secretary and webmaster responsible for receiving and processing information about deceased members.
- Keith Stockburger Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Ken Brennan Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Kim Zastrow Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- NTHS Partner — Hosts NTHS reunions and picnics as part of the outside catering events.
- Newburgh Township Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with the Newburgh Township Fire Department through the Step-up program to recruit new members.
- Niagara Wheatfield High Partner — Hosts events for Niagara Wheatfield High as part of the outside catering schedule.
- Pat Hutton Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Paul Fuhrman Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Riverside High Partner — Hosts events for Riverside High as part of the outside catering schedule.
- Steve Williams Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Tim "Gibby" Gibson Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
- Tom Stewart Partner — Volunteered time and labor for the fire hall remodeling project
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Volunteer-Based Operational Modelmethodology: volunteer-based_modelBy relying on volunteer labor for both service delivery and facility maintenance, the organization sustains operations at low cost while fostering community ownership and engagement, because shared responsibility strengthens civic participation and reduces financial barriers to sustaining critical services.