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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3951660

THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Tax-exempt · LA PORTE, TX 77571

Financials

$57K$108K2023$65K$80K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$65,066$79,994-$14,928$240,760–$240,760
September 30, 2024990-EZ$56,503$108,453-$51,950$255,688–$255,688
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$36,416
Membership dues
$1,078
Program service revenue
$18,000
Investment income
$9,572

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$79,994
Program services (functional)
$79,994

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$255,688
Total assets, end of year
$240,760
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$240,760
Cash, savings and investments
$240,760
Gross receipts
$65,066

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFF SUGGSPRESIDENT10$0
JOEL PENAVICE PRESIDENT3$0
CAMEO WILLIAMSSECRETARY3$0
SHANNON DAVISTREASURER6$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOEL PENAPRESIDENT10$0
CAMEO WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDENT3$0
TRAVIS HARLANSECRETARY3$0
RICHARD LAIRDTREASURER6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
125 S 3RD ST, LA PORTE, TX 77571-5007
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 713, La Porte TX 77572
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Richard J Laird, PO Box 713, La Porte TX 77572
Signed the 990-EZ
SHANNON DAVIS, TREASURER
Phone
(281) 471-3607
Return prepared by
Richard Laird CPA

Mission

FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FIRE SUPPRESION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - RESPONSE TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE
    Expenses $75,687
  • PUBLIC FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFTEY EDUCATION - HOLD EDUCATION EVENTS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
    Expenses $4,307

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-3951660
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$240,760
Income (IRS master file)
$65,066

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$65,066$79,994$240,760XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$56,503$108,453$255,688XML
990-EZSeptember 2022$7,182$13,745$274,596IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Richard J Laird
May 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Richard Laird
May 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Richard Laird
May 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3951660).

Questions about THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

What is the EIN of THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is 20-3951660.
Is THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The 990-N for 2021 names Richard J Laird.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,066, expenses of $79,994 and total assets of $240,760 at year end.

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