BOWIE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT & Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BOWIE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT &

EIN 52-0813113 · Fire Prevention (M24)

What they do

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED to PROVIDE PROTECTION of LIFE and PROPERTY FROM FIRE, PROVIDE AMBULATORY SERVICES, and PROMOTE GOODWILL and SOCIAL ENJOYMENT AMONG ITS MEMBERS. THE CORPORATION RECEIVED ITS SUPPORT, AS WELL AS REIMBURSEMENTS of CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS STATE, COUNTY and LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

100.44%of revenue went to mission work88.6% of expenses · Program services

3.31%of revenue went to fundraising2.9% of expenses

$113.34spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

9.58%of revenue went to management and office costs8.5% of expenses

$1.93in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

71.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$529,509

Mission workProgram services$531,848100.44% of revenue88.6% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$50,7469.58% of revenue8.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$17,5503.31% of revenue2.9% of expenses

Total expenses$600,144113.34% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 88.6% mission · 8.5% management · 2.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 113.34% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.4% mission · 13.4% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.48% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 82.0% mission · 13.5% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 165.26% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 82.0% mission · 14.8% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.08% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 76.4% mission · 18.0% management · 5.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.67% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 76.5% mission · 17.0% management · 6.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.37% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$529,509

Expenses$600,144

Annual shortfall $70,635 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$531,848 · 88.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$50,746 · 8.5% of expenses

Fundraising$17,550 · 2.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$529,509

Expenses$600,144

Assets$1,156,124

Income$529,509

Contributions$376,869

Mission work (program services)$531,848

Fundraising$17,550

Management and general$50,746

Accounting fees$7,595

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (12)

ANGELA RICCIUTIASSIST. SECR

EMMA BIGONYASSIST, SECR

GLENDA DARLANDVICE PRESIDE

HELENE MERKELSECRETARY

JAMES BIGONYPRESIDENT

JONATHAN HOWARDDEPUTY CHIEF

LAVONIA BYRDVICE PRESIDE

LEE HAVENSFIRE CHIEF

LINDA LOPEZASSIST. SECR

RANDALL WEIMERVICE PRESIDE

SHIRLEY MEADOWSASST TREASUR

STEPHON JONESTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2025
Location: 6710 LAUREL BOWIE ROAD 990, BOWIE, MD 20718
County: Prince George's
In care of: JAMES BIGONY
Primary officer: JAMES BIGONY, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@bowiefire.org Phone(301) 809-0122

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: JBS & COMPANY LLC
NTEE classification: Fire Prevention (M24)
IRS tax category: Emergency Medical Services & Transport