irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $15KTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HUMANITARIAN ASSISTENCE TO FIRE FIRGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO SERVE OR HAVE SERVED, OR WHO ARE INJURED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
- #2 $12KTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
College Scholarship Program
Offers annual college scholarships to graduating high school seniors from local schools, funded through community events and donations.
Emergency Response Services
Provides fire suppression, medical emergency response, and disaster relief services to the Cutchogue Fire District and surrounding Suffolk County communities.
Fire Police Squad
Responsible for traffic control, scene safety, and securing emergency perimeters during incidents and public events.
Water Rescue Team
Trained unit specializing in water-based victim retrieval and recovery operations in Peconic Bay and surrounding waterways.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community events participation and fundraisingParticipates in local parades including the annual Jamesport Fire Department carnival parade and July 4th celebrations, with involvement from the department band, Ladies Auxiliary, and Junior Firefighters. Organizes an annual chicken BBQ and a December 5K run to support the scholarship fund.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Emergency response servicesResponds to over 400 fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents annually, including 567 emergency calls in 2025 and 306 from January to July 2026. Staffs two ambulances with EMS providers for 24/7 emergency medical response.
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Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
- Fire and rescue training drillsConducts regular training drills including joint water rescue operations with the Mattituck Fire Department in Peconic Bay, focusing on rescue swimming, back boarding, throw bag use, and boat maneuvering. Also conducts monthly and special training sessions for Fire Police Squad members, typically lasting two hours.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Humanitarian assistance for firefighters and familiesProvides humanitarian support to firefighters and their families who are serving, have served, or have been injured or killed in the line of duty.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Local scholarship programAwards college scholarships to local graduating high school seniors, including five $1,500 scholarships annually and additional memorial scholarships. The CFD Ladies Auxiliary awards four $750 scholarships annually. Since 1981, over $100,000 has been awarded to approximately 150 students. Scholarships are presented during commencement ceremonies and honored at an annual breakfast.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Community emergency and traffic supportProvides traffic and crowd control at emergency scenes and public events, including coordination with Southold Town Police during Independence Day parades in New Suffolk and Southold. Participates in ceremonial services such as funerals and supports department personnel during personal emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$239K
Contributions & grants$161K67%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K5%
Other revenue$67K
expenses
Total expenses$213K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$34K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$882K
Cash$697K
Investments$186K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$882K
Liquid reserves49.7 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS CYBULSKI | RECORDING SE | 3 | $3K |
| WILL VOEGEL | FINANCIAL SE | 2 | $3K |
| TIMOTHY HORTON | TREASURER 3 | 2 | $2K |
| PETER ZWERLEIN | TREASURER 9 | 6 | $1K |
board members · 4
- ANDRE CYBULSKI — TRUSTEE
- ARTHUR BREWER — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH HINTON — CAPTAIN
- STEVE HARNED — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- CFD Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Separately presents annual scholarships to graduating seniors in coordination with the Cutchogue Fire Department.
- Cutchogue Fire Department Network — Collaborates to promote harmony and fellowship among members and to comfort and assist needy members of the association.
- Firehouse Training Plus Partner — Provided training support for Fire Police and water rescue drills.
- Firehouse Training Plus Partner — Provided training support for the water rescue drill.
- Jamesport Fire Department Partner — Participated in the annual Jamesport Fire Department carnival parade.
- Jamesport Fire Department Partner — Participated together in the annual carnival parade and community event.
- Juniors Partner — Junior firefighter group involved in department activities and community events.
- Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Collaborates with the fire department in organizing and executing community events such as the annual chicken BBQ.
- Mattituck Fire Department Partner — Jointly conducted a water rescue drill with CFD.
- Mattituck Fire Department Partner — Jointly participated in a water rescue training drill.
- Mattituck Fire Department Partner — Participated in a joint water rescue drill with CFD.
- Southold Town Police Partner — Coordinated with CFD Fire Police squad to provide traffic control during parades.
- Southold Town Police Partner — Provided traffic control assistance during Independence Day parades.
- Suffolk County Department of EMS Partner — Provides EMS training courses made available to Cutchogue Fire Department volunteers.
- Suffolk County Fire Academy Partner — Provides training courses made available to Cutchogue Fire Department volunteers.
- Suffolk Times Partner — Collaborates with the newspaper to publicize the scholarship breakfast and share the story behind it.
- firehouse training + Partner — Provided training support for the CFD Fire Police Squad drill.
strategies · 3
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.
- Mutual Aid and Joint Training for Coordinated Responsemethodology: mutual_aid_trainingBy conducting joint training drills with mutual aid partners, the organization builds operational familiarity and interoperability, improving coordinated emergency response effectiveness across jurisdictions.
- Tragedy-to-Community-Service Transformationmethodology: tragedy-to-community-serviceBy providing educational scholarships, the organization transforms personal tragedy into community good, fostering resilience and investment in local youth as a form of restorative service.
- Volunteer Development through Comprehensive Training Accessmethodology: volunteer_training_and_developmentBy offering free, comprehensive training in firefighting, HazMat, rescue, and EMT certification, the organization ensures volunteer readiness and long-term operational capacity.