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HUDSON VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

DOVER PLAINS, NY · EIN 146029686 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · hvvfa.com
revenue
$49K
expenses
$35K
net assets
$142K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST FIREFIGHTERS WITHIN IN THE HUDSON VALLEY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Membership association supporting volunteer firefighters across the Hudson Valley region of New York. Organizes annual parades, meetings, and events for fire service personnel and retirees. Facilitates leadership development and advocacy within the state fire service community, including supporting members running for leadership roles in larger fire associations.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Hudson Valley Parade
Hosts an annual dress parade event that recognizes participating fire companies and departments with trophies
Membership Engagement
Provides membership services including communication, swag ordering, and leadership development opportunities
Past President Dinner
Organizes a biennial dinner event honoring former association leaders
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 2 activities
    • Hosts events for past organizational leaders
      Organizes the Past President Dinner event to honor former leaders of the association, with a scheduled occurrence on October 24, 2026.
    • Organizes annual ceremonial events for fire service recognition
      Hosts the annual Dress Parade and recognizes fire companies and departments with trophies; also maintains traditions through formal events honoring service and participation.
  • Firefighter Labor and Advocacy Representation 1 activity
    • Advocates for leadership roles within state firefighting organizations
      Engages in advocacy by supporting candidates and holding leadership positions in the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), including serving as First Vice President for a two-year term ending in 2023.
  • Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
    • Provides assistance to firefighters in the Hudson Valley region
      Offers support services to firefighters in the Hudson Valley area, including aid and resources tailored to their needs as volunteer emergency responders.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Provides long-term organizational leadership and governance
      Contributes to internal capacity through sustained leadership roles, including committee chairmanships and service as Past President.
  • Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Supports historical and genealogical research for former members' families
      Responds to inquiries from family members of former members by assisting with searches for historical service records.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$11K22%
Program service revenue
Investment income$1K3%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$142K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • DORTHY BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDWARD BUTLER JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES HARTWICK — BOARD MEMBER
  • JERRI MEHAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL CARTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • TARA SCARDUZIO — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS TOTTEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • YALE FRANK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for sharing news and updates about events.
  • Firefighters Association of State of New York Network — HUDSON VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION is affiliated with FASNY, and its members hold leadership roles within the state organization.
  • Firefighters Association of State of New York Network — Member organization that participates in and supports state-level firefighting advocacy and leadership through FASNY.
  • Firefighters Association of the State of New York Network — Member organization that supports and participates in FASNY leadership; former president served as First Vice President of FASNY.
  • Firehouse Solutions Partner — Website design and hosting services for HVVFA
  • Mark G. Meyers Partner — Volunteer firefighter offering to donate a historical delegate medal to the organization.
  • Thomas Burt Partner — Son of former member seeking information about his father's service history with the association.
  • Twitter Partner — Platform used for sharing news and updates about events.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Progressive Leadership Development
    methodology: progressive-leadership-development
    By providing sustained involvement opportunities and progressive roles within local and state-level fire service organizations, the association builds leadership capacity because experiential advancement fosters skilled, committed leaders who grow into organizational and regional leadership positions.