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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestern 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WESTERN BERKS AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION 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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Officers & trustees (8)
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Sentiment
NeutralBerks County, PA, towns consider raising taxes, new fees to fund EMS - Spotlight PA
'Do whatever you can to honor them': Berks first responders line up for slain officer's procession - WFMZ.com
2 off-duty Western Berks medics cited for valor in rushing to West Reading chocolate factory explosion - Reading Eagle
Tower Health looking to provide 911 ambulance service in 3 eastern Berks municipalities - Reading Eagle
In ‘crisis mode,’ Western Berks Ambulance warns 3 eastern municipalities it may discontinue service - Reading Eagle
Western Berks paramedics settle into newly rebuilt station after 2021 fire - Berks Weekly
After fire, Western Berks Ambulance redesigns hub of operations - Reading Eagle
Spring police: Fraud, forgery activity leaps in township | Berks Regional News - WFMZ.com
Western Berks Ambulance pondering new headquarters after fire - Reading Eagle
Western Berks Ambulance takes on 3 more municipalities - WFMZ.com
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
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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