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Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated

The Thomaston Fire Department is an all-volunteer department that provides protection and emergency response to the residents of Thomaston, CT.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Statement of program service accomplishments. Provide firefighting services and protection for the town of thomaston. Emergency extraction and hazardous material cleanup as requested. Provide dive rescue and other rescue service

Founded
Headquarters
Thomaston, CT
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

The Thomaston Fire Department is an all-volunteer department that provides protection and emergency response to the residents of Thomaston, CT.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 37%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($140,733)
100% to programs beats the peer average (37%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Thomaston, CT, 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 061068026. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $142K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.

Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated is located in Thomaston, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated has $142K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 37% 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.

Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $142K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department 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.

Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 37%. Visit the Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Statement of program service accomplishments. Provide firefighting services and protection for the town of thomaston. Emergency extraction and hazardous material cleanup as requested. Provide dive rescue and other rescue service Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated 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: Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 37%. Its annual revenue of $142K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061068026, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% 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, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
James Wilson
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Allan O••••••
SECRETARY
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Chief J•••• O•••••
Chief
DA
David S•••••••
Director
GL
Glenn C••••
PRESIDENT
JA
James J O••••
Chief
JA
James J O•••• S•
PRESIDENT
JA
James O•••• S•
Director
JA
James W•••••
TREASURER
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Jeremiah S•••••
Director
JO
John A•••••••
Director
JO
Jordan T••••••
Director
KA
Kaleigh P••••••••
Director
KE
Kevin G•••••
Director
MA
Matthew B••••
Director
MA
Matthew P••••••••
Director
RO
Robert N••••• S•
Director
TI
Timothy Q•••• S•
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated This page 86 $141,925 100%
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Hebron Interfaith Human Services Inc 88 $240,879 100%
St George Island Charity Cook Off Auction Inc 86 $255,300 100%
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Desert Manna 86 $539,067 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated

What is Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated?
Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a disaster relief supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Thomaston, United States. Statement of program service accomplishments. Provide firefighting services and protection for the town of thomaston. Emergency extraction and hazardous material cleanup as requested. Provide dive rescue and other rescue service
When was Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated founded?
Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated was founded in 1979.
Who leads Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated?
James Wilson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Thomaston, United States.
What is Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated trustworthy?
Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated 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 Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 061068026.
What is Thomastonvolunteer Fire Department Incorporated's website?
http://www.thomastonctfire.org