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Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc

TO PROVIDE AMBULANCE TRANSPORT & RESCUE SERVICES TO THE REGIONAL AREA OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.

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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc

Bluefield WV Rescue Squad Providing life-saving services since 1965 Providing life-saving services since 1965 Learn More About us Providing emergency services for Bluefield, WV and beyond. When life’s emergencies happen, the experienced team at Bluefield Rescue Squad is here to respond. Providing prehospital emergency medical care, our

Founded
Headquarters
Bluefield, WV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E620
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To provide ambulance transport & rescue services to the regional area of southern west virginia and southwest virginia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E620
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 81%
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1965, it predates 88% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Bluefield, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 556026852. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 556026852. 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.

Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc 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. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc is located in Bluefield, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years. Its registered address is PO Box 311, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc is classified as a Health 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bluefield Rescue Squad 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, Bluefield Rescue Squad 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Bluefield WV Rescue Squad Providing life-saving services since 1965 Providing life-saving services since 1965 Learn More About us Providing emergency services for Bluefield, WV and beyond. When life’s emergencies happen, the experienced team at Bluefield Rescue Squad is here to respond. Providing prehospital emergency medical care, our Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 556026852, 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
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
62

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Sean C•••••••
ADMINISTRATOR

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 35 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 · 1965
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 Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc

What is Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc?
Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bluefield, United States. Bluefield WV Rescue Squad Providing life-saving services since 1965 Providing life-saving services since 1965 Learn More About us Providing emergency services for Bluefield, WV and beyond. When life’s emergencies happen, the experienced team at Bluefield Rescue Squad is here to respond. Providing prehospital emergency medical care, our
When was Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc founded?
Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc was founded in 1965.
Who leads Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc?
Sean Cantrell serves as ADMINISTRATOR.
Where is Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc located?
Headquartered in Bluefield, WV, United States.
What is Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc trustworthy?
Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc 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 Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 556026852.
What is Bluefield Rescue Squad Inc's website?
https://www.bluefieldrescue.com