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Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc

Organization provides first aid training and education for lynchburg va

Lynchburg Life Saving

Lynchburg, VA EIN: 540742433 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc

The Lynchburg Life Saving Crew is the 3rd oldest volunteer rescue squad in the U.S. Specializing in EMS/Rescue the crew has been serving since 1934. Join us, donate to support our emergency response work, see our history.

Founded
Headquarters
Lynchburg, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1950

Mission

Organization provides first aid training and education for lynchburg va

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1943, it predates 88% of the disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Lynchburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1943 and has been operating for 83 years. Its EIN is 540742433. 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 $98K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540742433. 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.

Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew 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 98% 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.

Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc is located in Lynchburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1943 and has been active for 83 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc has $98K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew 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 $98K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew 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, Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

The Lynchburg Life Saving Crew is the 3rd oldest volunteer rescue squad in the U.S. Specializing in EMS/Rescue the crew has been serving since 1934. Join us, donate to support our emergency response work, see our history. Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1943.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $98K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540742433, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
98% 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, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Kristin M•••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Disaster Relief this charity 1,601
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1943
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc

What is Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc?
Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lynchburg, United States. The Lynchburg Life Saving Crew is the 3rd oldest volunteer rescue squad in the U.S. Specializing in EMS/Rescue the crew has been serving since 1934. Join us, donate to support our emergency response work, see our history.
When was Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc founded?
Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc was founded in 1943.
Who leads Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc?
Kristin Morgan serves as President.
Where is Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc located?
Headquartered in Lynchburg, VA, United States.
What is Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc trustworthy?
Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew 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 Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 540742433.
What is Lynchburg Life Saving & First Aid Crew Inc's website?
http://www.rescue9.org