Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated
To provide high quality pre-hospital medical care, emergency hospital transportation and related community education.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Inc
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Since 1986, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) has been on a mission to protect our community by offering top-tier, pre-hospital emergency care.
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Mission
To provide high quality pre-hospital medical care, emergency hospital transportation and related community education.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. 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 + methodologyGreenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated is a registered health nonprofit based in Riverside, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 222721171. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 160 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 222721171. 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.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated 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 85% 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.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated is located in Riverside, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% 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.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated 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 large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 160 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated. 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, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Since 1986, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) has been on a mission to protect our community by offering top-tier, pre-hospital emergency care. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $10M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222721171, 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.
GREENWICH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE INCORPORATED 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 - 160 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 160 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 · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated
- What is Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated?
- Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Riverside, United States. Since 1986, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) has been on a mission to protect our community by offering top-tier, pre-hospital emergency care.
- When was Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated founded?
- Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated?
- Tracy Schietinger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Riverside, CT, United States.
- What is Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated trustworthy?
- Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated 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 Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 222721171.
- What is Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated's website?
- http://www.greenwichems.org