Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc
To provide active and passive fire protection to all residents, structures and personal property located in NW Harris County. To cooperate with the Georgia Forestry Commission to control …
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To provide active and passive fire protection to all residents, structures and personal property located in NW Harris County. To cooperate with the Georgia Forestry Commission to control grass and wood fires in the area. Also, to respond to calls from outside the area, to assist other fire departments, law enforcement agencies, medical and rescue teams and recognized civic organizations in protecting life and property in Harris and adjacent counties.
Verified certifications
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Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Feb. 15, 2020 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
To provide active and passive fire protection to all residents, structures and personal property located in NW Harris County. To cooperate with the Georgia Forestry Commission to control grass and wood fires in the area. Also, to respond to calls from outside the area, to assist other fire departments, law enforcement agencies, medical and rescue teams and recognized civic organizations in protecting life and property in Harris and adjacent counties.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, 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 1,601 disaster relief 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorthwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in West Point, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 581415364. 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 $111K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581415364. 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.
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc is located in West Point, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Based on official tax filings, Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc has $111K in annual revenue. 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.
Northwest Harris 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 $111K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Northwest Harris 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, Northwest Harris 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). 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.
To provide active and passive fire protection to all residents, structures and personal property located in NW Harris County. To cooperate with the Georgia Forestry Commission to control grass and wood fires in the area. Also, to respond to calls from outside the area, to assist other fire departments, law enforcement agencies, medical and rescue teams and recognized civic organizations in protecting life and property in Harris and adjacent counties. Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $111K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581415364, 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.
NORTHWEST HARRIS 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 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 - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 39 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 · 1979
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc
- What is Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
- Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in West Point, United States. To provide active and passive fire protection to all residents, structures and personal property located in NW Harris County. To cooperate with the Georgia Forestry Commission to control grass and wood fires in the area. Also, to respond to calls from outside the area, to assist other fire departments, law enforcement agencies, medical and rescue teams and recognized civic organizations in protecting life and property in Harris and adjacent counties.
- When was Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc founded?
- Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
- Jason Westbrook serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc located?
- Headquartered in West Point, GA, United States.
- What is Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc trustworthy?
- Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 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 Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 581415364.
- What is Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc's website?
- http://www.nwhvfd.org