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Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Canandaigua, NY · EIN 640960981 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE M24 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · hopewellfire.org
revenue
$483K
expenses
$356K
net assets
$2.0M
employees
0
volunteers
45
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Protect and save lives and property.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer fire department serving the Town of Hopewell and surrounding areas in Ontario County, New York. Provides firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and public safety services through a fleet of apparatus and trained volunteer personnel. Established in 1959 following a devastating house fire, the department operates two fire stations and relies on donations and community fundraising to support operations and equipment acquisition.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Medical Services
Provides emergency medical response and patient extrication support as part of integrated public safety operations
Fire Suppression
Responds to structural and wildland fires using multiple pumpers, rescue trucks, and specialized equipment including foam systems and portable monitors
Rescue Operations
Performs vehicle extrication, technical rescues, and elevator rescues using hydraulic tools, stabilization equipment, and aerial ladders
Wildfire Suppression
Deploys brush truck "Little Squirt" with specialized wildland equipment including backpack tanks and 650 feet of wildland hose
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 2 activities
    • Conducts fundraising activities to support operations
      Runs an annual cash raffle to generate financial resources for acquiring and maintaining fire trucks, equipment, and tools necessary for emergency response services.
    • Plans acquisition of new fire apparatus
      Plans to acquire a new pumper/rescue truck through a tax-exempt loan of up to $320,000 to enhance fire suppression and rescue capabilities.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
    • Provides fire protection and emergency response services
      Delivers professional fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to safeguard lives and property within the community. Maintains trained volunteer personnel and operational readiness through equipped apparatus and station facilities.
    • Recruits and trains volunteer personnel
      Engages in ongoing volunteer recruitment and conducts training seminars to maintain a qualified and prepared membership for fire protection and emergency response operations.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Operates and maintains emergency response apparatus
      Manages a fleet of specialized fire and rescue vehicles including pumper trucks, aerial ladder trucks, brush trucks, and rescue apparatus, each equipped for specific operational needs such as structural firefighting, wildland suppression, and technical rescue.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$483K
Contributions & grants$489K101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-8K
expenses
Total expenses$356K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.73M
Cash$251K
Investments$0
Liabilities$706K
Net assets$2.02M
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Amy Critcher — Secretary
  • August Gordner — Board Chair (through 10/25)
  • Danielle Mortimer — Treasurer
  • Gregory J Bouchard — President
  • Keven Shipman — Board Member
  • Mickie Kelly — Board Member
  • Tim Kolodziejski — Board Member
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Bank of Greene County Funder — Expected to purchase the Department's tax-exempt bonds.
  • Canandaigua, NY Government — Operates fire stations within the city of Canandaigua, indicating local governmental affiliation or operational jurisdiction.
  • Farmington Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Farmington Fire Department to fly the American flag at the Shortsville parade.
  • PayPal Partner — Provides online payment processing for raffle ticket sales.
  • PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal for online raffle payments.
  • Town of Hopewell Government — Contracted fire protection service area and location of fire station and apparatus.
  • Town of Hopewell Government — Has an agreement with the Department for providing firefighting or emergency medical services.
  • Town of Hopewell Partner — Formal agreement for provision of firefighting and emergency medical services.
strategies · 5

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-Funded Service Sustainability
    methodology: community-funded_operations
    By integrating local donations and community fundraising into operational financing, we sustain emergency services because community investment strengthens ownership and long-term resilience.
  • Municipal Partnership for Service Delivery
    methodology: municipal-partnership
    By operating under a formal agreement with the Town of Hopewell, we ensure structured and accountable emergency service delivery because institutional collaboration aligns resources and responsibilities for consistent community protection.
  • Professionalized Volunteer Preparedness
    methodology: professionalized volunteer emergency response
    By combining rigorous training and modern equipment with volunteer staffing, we ensure effective emergency response because preparedness and professionalism directly enhance operational reliability and public safety outcomes.
  • Tax-Exempt Financing for Apparatus Sustainability
    methodology: tax-exempt_financing_for_apparatus_acquisition
    By using tax-exempt financing to acquire fire apparatus, we ensure long-term equipment availability and operational independence because direct ownership reduces reliance on external aid and supports continuous readiness.
  • Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model
    methodology: volunteer_based_response
    By relying on trained community volunteers to staff emergency responses, we deliver timely fire and safety services because local commitment enables rapid mobilization and sustained community trust.