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Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit

Ambulance service

Doylestown, PA EIN 236391184 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit

We are located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1951 as a non-profit volunteer ambulance squad, we proudly serve over 150,000 residents in our surrounding communities from five different locations.

Founded
Headquarters
Doylestown, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1963

Mission

Ambulance service

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($7.8 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Doylestown, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 236391184. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit is located in Doylestown, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit. 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.

Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. Visit the Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1951 as a non-profit volunteer ambulance squad, we proudly serve over 150,000 residents in our surrounding communities from five different locations. Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 236391184, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

HU
Hugh Hager
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew H•••
Director
CA
Cathleen S•••••••
Vice President
HU
Hugh H••••
President
ME
Meredith B•••
Secretary
PA
Patricia W••••••
Treasurer
ST
Stephen R•••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit This page 89 $8.5 million 1%
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 million -
Richmond Rescue Incorporated 89 $1.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit

What is Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit?
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit is a disaster relief supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Doylestown, United States. We are located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1951 as a non-profit volunteer ambulance squad, we proudly serve over 150,000 residents in our surrounding communities from five different locations.
When was Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit founded?
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit was founded in 1951.
Who leads Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit?
Hugh Hager serves as President.
Where is Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit located?
Headquartered in Doylestown, United States.
What is Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit trustworthy?
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit's registration number?
IRS EIN: 236391184.
What is Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit's website?
http://www.cbems.org