Belmont Hills Fire Co
The belmont hills fire company (bhfc) provides safety education, first class fire protection and heavy rescue services to the belmont hills and penn valley communities, as well as …
Belmont Hills Fire Company
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Mission
The belmont hills fire company (bhfc) provides safety education, first class fire protection and heavy rescue services to the belmont hills and penn valley communities, as well as serving as the primary rescue unit for all of lower merion township and the eight mile section of interstate 76 running through lower merion township. From its inception in 1919 as the west manayunk fire company (the name was changed in 1960 to reflect a change in the name of the surrounding community) through the present day, bhfc has grown in numbers and modernized its equipment and procedures to make sure that it can seve its community with the best in fire-fighting and rescue services. Bhfc is the only official rescue company located in the township. While it is an independent organization, bhfc is also a member company of lower merion township's fire department and was first recognized as a part of that department in 1920. As set forth in more detail in part ix, bhfc receives a large portion of its finan
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Belmont Hills Fire Co has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1919, 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 87% 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBelmont Hills Fire Co is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1919 and has been operating for 107 years. Its EIN is 231210891. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $498K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Belmont Hills Fire Co's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231210891. 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.
Belmont Hills Fire Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% 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.
Belmont Hills Fire Co is located in Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1919 and has been active for 107 years.
Based on official tax filings, Belmont Hills Fire Co has $498K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Belmont Hills Fire Co 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 small organization. It has $498K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Belmont Hills Fire Co. 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, Belmont Hills Fire Co 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
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Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $498K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Belmont Hills Fire Co are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Belmont Hills Fire Co is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231210891, 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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BELMONT HILLS FIRE CO 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
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Officers & trustees (16)
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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 - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 72 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 · 1919
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Belmont Hills Fire Co
- What is Belmont Hills Fire Co?
- Belmont Hills Fire Co is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bala Cynwyd, United States. Nug Cannavine Belmont Weed Cannabis Dispensary serves Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, and San Mateo with a trusted cannabis store experience and curated products. Visit for friendly service, local convenience, and a reliable dispensary near me in the heart of the Peninsula.
- When was Belmont Hills Fire Co founded?
- Belmont Hills Fire Co was founded in 1919.
- Who leads Belmont Hills Fire Co?
- Rocco Burdo Sr serves as President & Director.
- Where is Belmont Hills Fire Co located?
- Headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States.
- What is Belmont Hills Fire Co's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Belmont Hills Fire Co trustworthy?
- Belmont Hills Fire Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Belmont Hills Fire Co's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231210891.
- What is Belmont Hills Fire Co's website?
- http://www.belmonthillsfireco.com