Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Provides fire, rescue and ems services to the community
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The Burtonsville VFD is a volunteer, non-profit, fire rescue and EMS department in Montgomery County, Maryland in the busy suburbs of Washington, DC.
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Mission
Provides fire, rescue and ems services to the community
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1947, it predates 85% of the disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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
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 + methodologyBurtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Burtonsville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 520846078. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520846078. 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.
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc is located in Burtonsville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Based on official tax filings, Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department 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, Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
The Burtonsville VFD is a volunteer, non-profit, fire rescue and EMS department in Montgomery County, Maryland in the busy suburbs of Washington, DC. Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520846078, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BURTONSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 38 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 · 1947
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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 Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc
- What is Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
- Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Burtonsville, United States. The Burtonsville VFD is a volunteer, non-profit, fire rescue and EMS department in Montgomery County, Maryland in the busy suburbs of Washington, DC.
- When was Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc founded?
- Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
- Jamie Calderon serves as President.
- Where is Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc located?
- Headquartered in Burtonsville, MD, United States.
- What is Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc trustworthy?
- Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department 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 Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 520846078.
- What is Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc's website?
- http://www.bvfd.com