irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KThe Co plans community events during the year to promote mutual welfare in the community and provide visibility for the Co among residents and prospective members. These events include parades to mark national holidays, e.g.,Memorial Day. The Co. also conducts an annual Christmas holiday program with Santa Claus atop a fire truck decorated as Santas sleigh for children culminating with a tree lighting and Christmas party for children at the firehouse. Co.members conduct fire safety awareness demonstrations for Seaford school children. The Co. made three 1,000 scholarship awards to graduating high school students of members for post secondary education. The Company also sponsors other non profit community organizations. These sponsorships are to promote the mutual welfare of the community and provide visibility for the operations of the Company among residents and prospective members. Scholarships amounted to 3,000, community sponsorships amounted to 4,250 and 3,852 was expended on other events for a total of 11,102.
- #2 $24KRecognition of members with plaques, awards, service anniversary and good and welfare recognition is an important part of supporting ongoing successful operations and maintaining order, continuity and discipline among its members. The company sponsors drills, sports and training events to develop skills, encourage fellowship and mutual welfare among its members.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Holiday Program
Annual event featuring Santa Claus on a decorated fire truck, tree lighting, and a Christmas party for children at the firehouse
Community Events and Parades
Organizes participation in local parades for national holidays such as Memorial Day to promote visibility and community engagement
Community Sponsorships
Financial support provided to local nonprofit organizations and groups such as the Boy Scout Explorers of Seaford to promote mutual welfare
Fire Safety Education
Fire safety awareness demonstrations conducted by company members for Seaford school children
Member Recognition and Training
Hosts drills, sports, and training events to build skills and fellowship among members; recognizes service anniversaries and contributions
Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to graduating high school students, primarily children of members, to support post-secondary education
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual Christmas holiday program for childrenHosts an annual Christmas holiday event featuring Santa Claus arriving on a fire truck decorated as a sleigh, followed by a tree lighting and Christmas party for children at the firehouse.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community parades and national holiday eventsOrganizes community events such as Memorial Day parades to promote community welfare, public engagement, and organizational visibility.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Financial sponsorships for community nonprofitsProvides financial sponsorships to other nonprofit community organizations to support mutual welfare and increase visibility within the community.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Fire safety awareness demonstrationsConducts fire safety education demonstrations for school children in Seaford to promote public safety and community awareness.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Member recognition and fellowship activitiesRecognizes members through awards, service anniversaries, and wellness recognition, and sponsors drills, sports, and training events to build skills and fellowship among members.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Post-secondary scholarships for members' childrenAwards three $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school students who are children of organizational members to support post-secondary education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$79K65%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$32K26%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$96K
Investments$230K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$326K
Liquid reserves53.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- George V Kern — Director
- Jack Golden — Director
- John Findeisen — Director
- Richard Skeans — Director
- Tyler Gerhard — Director
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Boy Scout Explorers of Seaford Partner — Sponsored as part of community nonprofit support to promote mutual welfare and visibility.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community Engagement for Recruitment and Welfaremethodology: community_engagement_for_recruitment_and_welfareBy hosting and participating in community events, the organization increases visibility and fosters mutual welfare, which strengthens ties with residents and supports recruitment and retention of members because shared community involvement builds trust and organizational buy-in.
- Member Recognition to Sustain Organizational Stabilitymethodology: member_recognition_for_organizational_stabilityBy formally recognizing member service and contributions, the organization reinforces commitment and morale, which in turn maintains discipline, continuity, and operational effectiveness because acknowledgment of service strengthens member engagement and long-term participation.