Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Provide fire protection and emergency medical services for the community on a volunteer basis.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire And Rescue
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**Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)** is more than a fire and rescue company—it’s neighbors helping neighbors. For over 80 years, we’ve proudly served Ashburn and the surrounding Loudoun County community, responding to over 9,500 calls each year from our stations in Ashburn (Station 6) and Lansdowne (Station 22). Our volunteers are the first ones out the door—frontline responders who staff fire engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances every night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We protect nearly 30,000 households, schools, businesses, and even the many data centers that keep the world’s internet traffic flowing. Joining AVFRD means becoming part of a diverse, highly trained team rooted in values of pride, dedication, family, and service. Whether you’re fighting fires, …
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Mission
Provide fire protection and emergency medical services for the community on a volunteer basis.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1944, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAshburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is a registered human services nonprofit based in Ashburn, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1944 and has been operating for 82 years. Its EIN is 540736744. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540736744. 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.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is located in Ashburn, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1944 and has been active for 82 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% 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.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. 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, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
**Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)** is more than a fire and rescue company—it’s neighbors helping neighbors. For over 80 years, we’ve proudly served Ashburn and the surrounding Loudoun County community, responding to over 9,500 calls each year from our stations in Ashburn (Station 6) and Lansdowne (Station 22). Our volunteers are the first ones out the door—frontline responders who staff fire engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances every night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We protect nearly 30,000 households, schools, businesses, and even the many data centers that keep the world’s internet traffic flowing. Joining AVFRD means becoming part of a diverse, highly trained team rooted in values... Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1944.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540736744, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ASHBURN VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 99 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1944
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
- What is Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department?
- Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ashburn, United States. **Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)** is more than a fire and rescue company—it’s neighbors helping neighbors. For over 80 years, we’ve proudly served Ashburn and the surrounding Loudoun County community, responding to over 9,500 calls each year from our stations in Ashburn (Station 6) and Lansdowne (Station 22). Our volunteers are the first ones out the door—frontline responders who staff fire engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances every night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We protect nearly 30,000 households, schools, businesses, and even the many data centers that keep the world’s internet traffic flowing. Joining AVFRD means becoming part of a diverse, highly trained team rooted in values of pride, dedication, family, and service. Whether you’re fighting fires, providing emergency medical care, or supporting behind the scenes with community education, fundraising, or event planning, every role is critical to keeping Ashburn safe. We welcome neighbors of all backgrounds—students, parents, professionals, retirees—who want to give back, grow their skills, and build lifelong friendships. Our members enjoy free training and gear, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, tax savings, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re making a real difference. AVFRD isn’t just about answering emergency calls—it’s about building community. From safety education at local schools to hosting neighborhood events, we are deeply connected with the people we serve. If you’ve ever thought about stepping up for your community, there’s never been a better time. **Join AVFRD today and help keep Ashburn strong, safe, and connected.** 👉 Apply online at ashburnfirerescue.org/apply
- When was Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department founded?
- Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was founded in 1944.
- Who leads Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department?
- Samantha Bailey serves as President.
- Where is Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department located?
- Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, United States.
- What is Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department trustworthy?
- Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540736744.
- What is Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's website?
- http://www.ashburnfirerescue.org