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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0217449

RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · RIPON, CA 95366

Financials

$95K$20K2023$147K$62K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$146,545$62,107$84,438$973,017$0$973,017
June 30, 2024990$95,255$20,219$75,036$888,579$0$888,579
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$93,034
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$39,187
Net income from fundraising events
$14,324
Other revenue
$14,324

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$62,107

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$888,579
Total assets, end of year
$973,017
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$973,017
Net assets without donor restrictions
$973,017
Gross receipts
$146,545
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1949
State of legal domicile
CA

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
Vince BowmanPresident
Officer
1$0
Joshua BodesonTreasurer
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Vince BowmanPresident
Officer
1$0
Eric GonzalesTreasurer
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
142 S STOCKTON AVE, RIPON, CA 95366-2759
Signed the 990
Kathy Sikma, Admin. Assistant
Phone
(209) 599-4209
Return prepared by
Matos Accountancy

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0217449 or by the name RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The mission of the Ripon Volunteer Fireman's Association (RVFA) is to provide manpower to the Ripon Consolidated Fire District in emergency situations. All volunteers receive on-going training and are required to attend monthly drills and meetings. They receive training in Fire Suppression, EMS, Wildland, Auto Extrication, Ladders, Water Rescue and equipment and apparatus.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RVFA Memorial Fund Account: When someone from the community dies, their loves ones sometimes designate this fund for donations to be made in lieu of flowers. The proceeds go toward purchasing extra emergency equipment such as: Jaws of Life tools, Gurneys for the ambulance.
    Expenses $47,139 · revenue $93,034
  • RVFA Fundraising Account: The Ripon Volunteer Fireman's Association sponsors an annual pancake breakfast and the proceeds are used to purchase extra emergency equipment such as: auto extrication tools, heart defibrillators, heat seeking devices, wheel chairs, and protective turnout gear.
    Expenses $14,668 · revenue $14,324
  • RVFA Association Account: All volunteers meet monthly for meetings and training drills. They also provide fire prevention education to all elementary schools in the city and assist with the smoke detector battery program for the elderly.
    Expenses $300

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
68-0217449
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$973,017
Income (IRS master file)
$146,545

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$146,545$62,107$973,017IRS
990June 2024$95,255$20,219$888,579XML
990June 2023$119,199$146,536$813,543IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 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 68-0217449).

Questions about RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION is 68-0217449.
Is RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS 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 RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION 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 RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RIPON VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,545, expenses of $62,107 and total assets of $973,017 at year end.

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