La Honda Fire Brigade
The la honda volunteer fire brigade exists to protect the lives, property and environment within the community and surrounding areas served from fires, disasters, and emergency incidents through …
La Honda Volunteer Fire Brigade
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Mission
The la honda volunteer fire brigade exists to protect the lives, property and environment within the community and surrounding areas served from fires, disasters, and emergency incidents through education, prevention, training and emergency response. As a brigade, we are a group of individuals organized to function as a unit in order to serve the vision, values and goals of our community.
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· vs. 8 similar charities in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show La Honda Fire Brigade with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 66% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation and a mission statement. 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
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 + methodologyLa Honda Fire Brigade is a registered nonprofit based in La Honda, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 946109455. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $323K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
La Honda Fire Brigade's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 946109455. 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.
La Honda Fire Brigade has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('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 charities in United States is 90/100.
La Honda Fire Brigade is located in La Honda, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, La Honda Fire Brigade has $323K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for La Honda Fire Brigade. 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, La Honda Fire Brigade 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 77%). 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.
Yes, donations to La Honda Fire Brigade are generally tax-deductible in the United States. La Honda Fire Brigade is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 946109455, 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.
LA HONDA FIRE BRIGADE 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 (12)
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12 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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · 25 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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about La Honda Fire Brigade
- What is La Honda Fire Brigade?
- La Honda Fire Brigade is a supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in La Honda, United States. Thank you for supporting our all-volunteer Fire Brigade!
- Who leads La Honda Fire Brigade?
- Kathleen Moazed serves as President.
- Where is La Honda Fire Brigade located?
- Headquartered in La Honda, CA, United States.
- What is La Honda Fire Brigade's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is La Honda Fire Brigade trustworthy?
- La Honda Fire Brigade has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 La Honda Fire Brigade's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 946109455.
- What is La Honda Fire Brigade's website?
- http://www.lahondafire.org