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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2360216

THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950

Financials

$100K$78K2023$98K$67K2024$107K$60K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$107,101$60,243$46,858$1,358,619$0$1,358,619
December 31, 2024990$98,028$66,933$31,095$1,227,097$0$1,227,097
December 31, 2023990$100,264$77,735$22,529$1,138,831$0$1,138,831
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$82,224
Membership dues
$837
Program service revenue
$7,929
Investment income
$44,567
Net income from fundraising events
-$27,619
Other revenue
-$27,619

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,150
Occupancy
$481
Program services (functional)
$57,670
Management and general (functional)
$2,573

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,227,097
Total assets, end of year
$1,358,619
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,358,619
Land, buildings and equipment
$105,145
Publicly traded securities
$897,400
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,358,619
Gross receipts
$134,720
Employees
0
Volunteers
80
Year formed
1907
State of legal domicile
NJ

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GEARYPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
MARK BELLESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
JOHN DOWNSSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
THOMAS RULONTREASURER
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GEARYPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
MARK BELLESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
JOHN DOWNSSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
THOMAS RULONTREASURER
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GEARYPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
MARK BELLESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
JOHN DOWNSSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
THOMAS RULONTREASURER
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 281, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950-0281
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
THOMAS RULON, PO BOX 281, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950
Signed the 990
THOMAS RULON, TREASURER
Phone
(973) 292-0982
Return prepared by
Joseph P Przyhocki III CPA LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE INCLUDING FIRE PROTECTION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC PRIMARILY TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY IN MORRIS PLAINS, NJ AND MUTUAL AID TO OTHER COMMUNITIES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS INCLUDING TRAINING & DRILLS. SPECIFIC MEMBER PROGRAMS, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE TO HEADQUARTERS AND MEETING / CLASS ROOMS. CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO MORRIS PLAINS FIRE DEPARMENT FOR EQUIPMENT ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY.
    Expenses $31,701
  • SPECIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING SEMINARS, STATE & FEDERAL MEETINGS, AND CONVENTIONS. INCLUDES ANNUAL CONVENTION IN WILDWOOD AND NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL PROGRAM IN EMMITTSBURG, MD. SPOUSAL PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY.
    Expenses $23,520 · revenue $7,929
  • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT INCLUDING YOUTH PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON FUTURE MEMBER RECRUITMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY.
    Expenses $2,449

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2360216
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,358,619
Income (IRS master file)
$134,720

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$107,101$60,243$1,358,619IRS
990December 2024$98,028$66,933$1,227,097IRS
990December 2023$100,264$77,735$1,138,831XML
990December 2022$61,193$64,325$1,116,888IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 22-2360216).

Questions about THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION is 22-2360216.
Is THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1997.
Are donations to THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION 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 MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THOMAS RULON.
Who are the officers and directors of THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE MORRIS PLAINS FIRE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $107,101, expenses of $60,243 and total assets of $1,358,619 at year end.

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