Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc
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WELCOME TO BACK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL FIRE & EMS Back Mountain Fire & EMS was formed in 2013 as a combination of Dallas Fire & Ambulance and Lehman Township Volunteer Fire Department. Through this regionalization, the company provides Dallas and its neighboring Back Mountain municipalities with the area’s premiere fire and ambulance service. The Department serves […]
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Mission
Provides emergency fire and ambulance services.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1927, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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 + methodologyBack Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dallas, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1927 and has been operating for 99 years. Its EIN is 232832102. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232832102. 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.
Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.
Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc is located in Dallas, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1927 and has been active for 99 years.
Based on official tax filings, Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc 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 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc. 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, Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc 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 99% 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.
WELCOME TO BACK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL FIRE & EMS Back Mountain Fire & EMS was formed in 2013 as a combination of Dallas Fire & Ambulance and Lehman Township Volunteer Fire Department. Through this regionalization, the company provides Dallas and its neighboring Back Mountain municipalities with the area’s premiere fire and ambulance service. The Department serves […] Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1927.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232832102, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BACK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL FIRE AND EMS INC 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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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 · 1927
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc
- What is Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc?
- Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. WELCOME TO BACK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL FIRE & EMS Back Mountain Fire & EMS was formed in 2013 as a combination of Dallas Fire & Ambulance and Lehman Township Volunteer Fire Department. Through this regionalization, the company provides Dallas and its neighboring Back Mountain municipalities with the area’s premiere fire and ambulance service. The Department serves […]
- When was Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc founded?
- Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc was founded in 1927.
- Who leads Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc?
- Mark Van Etten serves as President.
- Where is Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, PA, United States.
- What is Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc trustworthy?
- Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232832102.
- What is Back Mountain Regional Fire and Ems Inc's website?
- https://dallasfa.com