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HAUPPAUGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

HAUPPAUGE, NY · EIN 237225375 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hauppaugefiredepartment.org

revenue

$115K

expenses

$79K

net assets

$273K

employees

volunteers

130

program ratio

60%

mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICING THE HAUPPAUGE FIRE DISTRICT.THE DEPARTMENT SOLICITS FUNDS FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES DEATH BENEFITS TO MEMBERS' FAMILIES AND HAS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

All-volunteer fire department serving the Hauppauge Fire District in New York. Provides emergency response, fire safety education, and community outreach. Operates a junior firefighters program for youth and maintains a 9/11 memorial. Advocates on public safety issues, particularly opposing lithium battery energy storage systems near residential areas.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

#1 primary $2K

DEATH BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS
#2 $5K

DONATIONS TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARD IS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. THE WINNERS ARE JUDGED BY MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE FUNDS AWARDED ARE USED BY THE WINNER TOWARDS HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

9/11 Memorial Program

Community memorial honoring victims of the September 11 attacks; includes sale of engraved bricks to raise funds and allow public participation in remembrance

Community Safety Advocacy

Public education and advocacy initiative focused on opposing lithium battery energy storage systems (BESS) near homes and schools due to fire and environmental risks

Junior Firefighters Squad 660

Training program for boys and girls aged 14 to 17 that teaches firefighting basics, discipline, and responsibility; participants engage in community events and parades

activities · 4 groups

What they do

Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- 9/11 Memorial maintenance and commemoration
  
  Maintains a memorial dedicated to the September 11 attacks, including engraved bricks available for public purchase to honor loved ones.
Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding higher education through scholarships
  
  Provides scholarships to local students demonstrating academic excellence to support higher education costs.
Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Junior Firefighters program
  
  Provides firefighting training and opportunities for community event participation to youth aged 14 to 17.
Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 1 activity
- Member death benefits
  
  Pays death benefits to members of the fire department.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$115K

Contributions & grants$119K104%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$9K8%

Other revenue$-14K

expenses

Total expenses$79K

Program expenses60%

Admin / overhead27%

Fundraising13%

Salaries & benefits$8K

Grants paid out$5K

Largest expense lineOther

balance sheet

Total assets$273K

Cash$170K

Investments$103K

Liabilities$0

Net assets$273K

Liquid reserves41.4 mo

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.3%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
FRANK POMA	TREASURER	20	$4K
LAWRENCE FASSONE	RECORDING SECRETARY	20	$2K
LOUIS D MARCUS	CORRESPONDING SECRETARY	20	$2K

relationships · 4

Who they work with

Greater East Northport Civic Association Partner — Engaged in dialogue regarding the dangers of lithium BESS facilities, with Commissioner Munro invited to speak.
Hauppauge Fire District Partner — Jointly opposes the proposed lithium BESS facility at 220 Rabro Drive, collaborating on public safety advocacy.
Newsday Partner — Thanked for reporting on the East Hampton lithium BESS fire and providing a copy of the related lawsuit.
Smithtown News Partner — Recognized for editorial coverage and reporting on the issue of lithium BESS facility hazards.

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.

All-Volunteer Fire Department Model

methodology: all-volunteer_fire_department_model
By relying on trained volunteers supported through self-funded education, training, and infrastructure, the organization sustains emergency response capacity, because this model fosters community ownership, cost efficiency, and localized accountability in fire protection services.
Community Safety Advocacy Against High-Risk Facilities

methodology: community_safety_advocacy
By opposing the siting of lithium battery energy storage systems (BESS) near residential areas and schools, the organization protects public and firefighter safety, because such facilities pose unique and unacceptable risks during emergencies.