Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania
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Mission
Fire protection services
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1878, 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 99% 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 contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania is a registered human services nonprofit based in Elizabethtown, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1878 and has been operating for 148 years. Its EIN is 236401909. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $563K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 236401909. 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.
Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania is located in Elizabethtown, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1878 and has been active for 148 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania has $563K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $563K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania. 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, Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $563K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 236401909, 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 (FY2025): 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.
FRIENDSHIP FIRE AND HOSE COMPANY NO 1 OF ELIZABETHTOWN PENNSYLVANIA 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 (21)
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21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 68 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 · 1878
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania
- What is Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania?
- Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Elizabethtown, United States. Volunteer Fire Department Elizabethtown Fire Department
- When was Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania founded?
- Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania was founded in 1878.
- Who leads Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania?
- J Marc Hershey serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania located?
- Headquartered in Elizabethtown, PA, United States.
- What is Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania trustworthy?
- Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 236401909.
- What is Friendship Fire and Hose Company no 1 of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania's website?
- http://www.etownfire.com