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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1964419

STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28278

Financials

$2.7M$2.7M2022$4.4M$4.4M2023$5.2M$5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,162,185$5,026,092$136,093$11,026,403$8,328,534$2,697,869
June 30, 2024990$4,362,579$4,353,820$8,759$4,003,235$1,649,338$2,353,897
June 30, 2023990$2,696,188$2,660,379$35,809$3,980,348$1,766,931$2,213,417
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,020,135
of which government grants
$5,020,135
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$30,791
Net gain from sales of assets
-$482
Other revenue
$111,259

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$173,646
Other salaries and wages
$2,682,171
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,329,450
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$28,636
Occupancy
$72,471
Travel
$3,283
Depreciation
$683,912
Program services (functional)
$5,026,092

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,003,235
Total assets, end of year
$11,026,403
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,328,534
Net assets, end of year
$2,697,869
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,106,769
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,630,665
Net assets with donor restrictions
$67,204
Gross receipts
$5,162,667
Employees
51
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
NC

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS HARDINCHIEF
Officer
40$89,000
ROBERT FREDRICKSONSECRETARY/TR
Officer
40$60,000
BRETT SMITHVICE-PRESIDE
Officer
30$24,646
BRIAN WEISSPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS HARDINCHIEF
Officer
40$41,077
MIKE BAXLEYPRESIDENT/AS
Officer
37$40,467
ROBERT FREDRICKSONSECRETARY/TR
Officer
40$27,922
BILL RHODESVICE-PRESIDE
Officer
0.25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS HARDINCHIEF
Officer
40$73,167
ROBERT FREDRICKSONSECRETARY/TR
Officer
40$41,969
MIKE BAXLEYPRESIDENT/AS
Officer
37$38,319
BILL RHODESVICE-PRESIDE
Officer
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16315 YOUNGBLOOD RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28278-9022
In care of
% KATHY MCGALLIARD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIAN WEISS, 12715 ELKCORN DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28278
Signed the 990
ROBERT FREDRICKSON, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(704) 564-9733
Return prepared by
ATTAWAY LINVILLE PC

Mission

PROVIDE FIRE AND FIRST RESPONDER MEDICAL SERVICES TO ALL RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE STEELE CREEK NORTH CAROLINA FIRE DISTRICT - AN AREA OF OVER 26 SQUARE MILES. OTHER RELATED SERVICES ARE TO PROVIDE BACKUP FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES WHEN REQUESTED BY OTHER FIRE DISTRICTS. PROVIDE FIRE AND MEDICAL RELATED TRAINING TO MEMBERS OF THE DEPT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DUE TO GROWTH IN THE AREA, STEELE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO HIRE SEVEN ADDITIONAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES THIS YEAR SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON PROVIDING IMPROVED RESPONSES TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
    Expenses $2,682,171
  • DUE TO THE NEW GROWTH IN THE AREA, STEELE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE.
    Expenses $175,976
  • DUE TO THE NEW GROWTH IN THE AREA, STEELE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE. THE ADDITIONAL VEHICLE AND INFLATION ATTRIBUTED TO THE INCREASE IN INSURANCE EXPENSE.
  • OVER 1,200 CALLS WERE RESPONDED TO BY THE DEPARTMENT TO THE MORE THAN 17,000 BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREA.
    Expenses $2,167,945

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1964419
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
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$11,026,403
Income (IRS master file)
$5,162,667

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$5,162,185$5,026,092$11,026,403XML
990June 2024$4,362,579$4,353,820$4,003,235XML
990June 2023$2,696,188$2,660,379$3,980,348XML
990July 2022$2,976,510$2,286,533$3,416,582IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 56-1964419).

Questions about STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC is 56-1964419.
Is STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES 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 STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN WEISS.
Who are the officers and directors of STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,000 (CHRIS HARDIN, CHIEF).
How much revenue does STEELE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,162,185, expenses of $5,026,092 and total assets of $11,026,403 at year end.

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