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Western Berks Ambulance Association

To provide skilled, professional ambulance service to those in need of basic and advanced life support, and related services, in the western berks county area.

West Lawn, PA EIN 236398510 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Western Berks Ambulance Association

Western Berks Ambulance | Continuing to Make a Difference in The Community!

Founded
Headquarters
West Lawn, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

To provide skilled, professional ambulance service to those in need of basic and advanced life support, and related services, in the western berks county area.

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: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Western Berks Ambulance Association is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in West Lawn, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 236398510. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Western Berks Ambulance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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 89/100.

Western Berks Ambulance Association is located in West Lawn, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, Western Berks Ambulance Association has $9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Western Berks Ambulance Association 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 medium organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Western Berks Ambulance Association. 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.

Western Berks Ambulance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Western Berks Ambulance | Continuing to Make a Difference in The Community! Western Berks Ambulance Association is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Western Berks Ambulance Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Western Berks Ambulance Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Western Berks Ambulance Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 236398510, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Anthony Tucci
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony T••••
EXECUTIVE DI
ED
Edward M••••••
SECRETARY
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H D•••• M•••••
MEMBER
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James S••••••••••
CHAIRMAN
LA
Larry B••••
VICE CHAIRMA
ME
Melissa W••••
TREASURER
MI
Michael J L•••••
MEMBER
RO
Robert M•••
MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Berks County, PA, towns consider raising taxes, new fees to fund EMS - Spotlight PA
Nov 2025
www.spotlightpa.org
'Do whatever you can to honor them': Berks first responders line up for slain officer's procession - WFMZ.com
Feb 2025
www.wfmz.com
Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
2 off-duty Western Berks medics cited for valor in rushing to West Reading chocolate factory explosion - Reading Eagle
May 2023
www.readingeagle.com
Tower Health looking to provide 911 ambulance service in 3 eastern Berks municipalities - Reading Eagle
Feb 2023
www.readingeagle.com
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
In ‘crisis mode,’ Western Berks Ambulance warns 3 eastern municipalities it may discontinue service - Reading Eagle
Dec 2022
www.readingeagle.com
Western Berks paramedics settle into newly rebuilt station after 2021 fire - Berks Weekly
Nov 2022
berksweekly.com
After fire, Western Berks Ambulance redesigns hub of operations - Reading Eagle
Apr 2022
www.readingeagle.com
Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Spring police: Fraud, forgery activity leaps in township | Berks Regional News - WFMZ.com
Oct 2021
www.wfmz.com
Western Berks Ambulance pondering new headquarters after fire - Reading Eagle
Mar 2021
www.readingeagle.com
Western Berks Ambulance takes on 3 more municipalities - WFMZ.com
Jan 2021
www.wfmz.com
Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Western Berks Ambulance Association This page 79 $9.3 million -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit 89 $8.5 million 1%
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Western Berks Ambulance Association

What is Western Berks Ambulance Association?
Western Berks Ambulance Association is a disaster relief supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in West Lawn, United States. Western Berks Ambulance | Continuing to Make a Difference in The Community!
When was Western Berks Ambulance Association founded?
Western Berks Ambulance Association was founded in 1961.
Who leads Western Berks Ambulance Association?
Anthony Tucci serves as Executive Director.
Where is Western Berks Ambulance Association located?
Headquartered in West Lawn, United States.
What is Western Berks Ambulance Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Western Berks Ambulance Association trustworthy?
Western Berks Ambulance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Western Berks Ambulance Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 236398510.
What is Western Berks Ambulance Association's website?
http://www.wbems.org