Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Community response for emergency services, including fire suppression, fire rescue, emergency medical services, community risk assessment and education programs, and volunteer training, education and support.
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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a disaster relief organization based in KENSINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $908K. EIN: 520580314.
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Mission
Community response for emergency services, including fire suppression, fire rescue, emergency medical services, community risk assessment and education programs, and volunteer training, education and support.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1925, it is among the oldest disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 2% 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 (6 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 + methodologyKensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Kensington, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1925 and has been operating for 101 years. Its EIN is 520580314. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520580314. 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.
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is located in Kensington, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1925 and has been active for 101 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.
Kensington 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 small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kensington 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, Kensington 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 82% 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.
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a disaster relief organization based in KENSINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $908K. EIN: 520580314. Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1925.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% 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 Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520580314, 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
6 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.
KENSINGTON 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
New Kensington fire department offering free smoke detectors to prevent house fire fatalities - WPXI
Woman taken to hospital as crews fight house fire in New Kensington - WPXI
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department celebrates its 100th anniversary - WTOP
New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department to consolidate fire stations - CBS News
New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department to consolidate fire stations - CBS News
New Kensington fire department to consolidate; Parnassus station to close - TribLIVE.com
Kensington Prepares for Annual Labor Day Parade & Festival - The MoCo Show -
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Open House This Sunday - The MoCo Show -
Kensington VFD Summer Movie Night Returns This Saturday - The MoCo Show -
Rare All-Woman Crew Handles All of the Calls For One Night at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department - The MoCo Show -
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 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 · 1925
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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 Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc
- What is Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
- Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kensington, United States. Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a disaster relief organization based in KENSINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $908K. EIN: 520580314.
- When was Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc founded?
- Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc was founded in 1925.
- Who leads Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
- Lynn Tantardini serves as President.
- Where is Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc located?
- Headquartered in Kensington, MD, United States.
- What is Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc trustworthy?
- Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 520580314.
- What is Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Inc's website?
- http://www.kvfd.org