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Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc

Provides fire, rescue and ems services to the community

Burtonsville, MD EIN: 520846078 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc

The Burtonsville VFD is a volunteer, non-profit, fire rescue and EMS department in Montgomery County, Maryland in the busy suburbs of Washington, DC.

Founded
Headquarters
Burtonsville, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Provides fire, rescue and ems services to the community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Burtonsville 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JA
Jamie C•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Burtonsville Fire Company Receives Federal Grant to Aid Recruitment - Montgomery Community Media
Dec 2025
www.mymcmedia.org
MCFRS Line of Duty Death - Rockville Volunteer Fire Department
Jan 2025
rvfd.org
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Burtonsville Fire Company Receives Funds For Recruitment - Montgomery Community Media
Aug 2020
www.mymcmedia.org

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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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Disaster Relief this charity 1,601
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 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 · 1947
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 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