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Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated

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Aberdeen Fire Department Inc

Human Services Aberdeen, MD EIN: 237106281 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is a human services organization based in ABERDEEN, United States. Annual revenue: $2.5 million. EIN: 237106281.

Founded
Headquarters
Aberdeen, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
M24
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Volunteer fire department

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 12 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Established in 1935, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (12 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is a registered human services nonprofit based in Aberdeen, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1935 and has been operating for 91 years. Its EIN is 237106281. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237106281. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is located in Aberdeen, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1935 and has been active for 91 years. Its registered address is 21 N Rogers St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is a human services organization based in ABERDEEN, United States. Annual revenue: $2.5 million. EIN: 237106281. Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1935.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237106281, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
26

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Russell P••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 17 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1935
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated

What is Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated?
Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Aberdeen, United States. Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated is a human services organization based in ABERDEEN, United States. Annual revenue: $2.5 million. EIN: 237106281.
When was Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated founded?
Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated was founded in 1935.
Who leads Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated?
Russell Piper serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Aberdeen, MD, United States.
What is Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated trustworthy?
Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237106281.
What is Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated's website?
https://www.aberdeenfd.org