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Nonprofit · EIN 35-1359283

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Financials

$175K$194K2024$177K$170K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$177,125$169,558$7,567$556,040$552$555,488
December 31, 2024990$174,628$194,174-$19,546$548,709$787$547,922
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$146,273
of which government grants
$140,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$113
Net rental income
$100
Net income from fundraising events
$30,639
Other revenue
$30,739

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$15,499
Depreciation
$3,395
Program services (functional)
$169,558

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$548,709
Total assets, end of year
$556,040
Total liabilities, end of year
$552
Net assets, end of year
$555,488
Land, buildings and equipment
$438,663
Gross receipts
$188,667
Employees
0
Volunteers
33
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
IN

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
GEORGE SCHMIDTPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
JIM SCHERGENVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
AMY PUTMANSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
JEREMY SPARGURTREASURER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE SCHMIDTPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
JIM SCHERGENVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
AMY PUTMANSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
JEREMY SPARGURTREASURER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
380 E STATE ROAD 2, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-9701
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GEORGE SCHMIDT, 380 E STATE ROAD 2, VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Signed the 990
JEREMY SPARGER, TREASURER
Phone
(219) 464-3015
Return prepared by
Nugent & Co LLC

Mission

FIRE FIGHTERS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS
    Expenses $169,558 · grants $140,000 · revenue $177,125

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
35-1359283
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$556,040
Income (IRS master file)
$188,667

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$177,125$169,558$556,040IRS
990December 2024$174,628$194,174$548,709XML
990December 2020–––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 35-1359283).

Questions about WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC is 35-1359283.
Is WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
Are donations to WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC 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 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC 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 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC 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 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GEORGE SCHMIDT.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $177,125, expenses of $169,558 and total assets of $556,040 at year end.

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