Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc
To purchase, aquire, maintain or use fire fighting equipment to aid in the prevention and extinguishment of fires
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc at a glance
In short: Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc gave $403K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $403K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $402,542
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $402,542
- Median grant
- $402,542
- Total assets
- $256,549
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Town of Andover ($403K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Andover Andover, CT | To equip the town of andover with ambulances and emergency response equipment for lifesaving public safety and emergency medical services. | $402,542 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,549 | $173,169 | $492,628 | $402,542 | 1 | $11,818 |
| 2024 | $576,008 | $145,298 | $114,398 | — | — | $7,337 |
| 2023 | $545,108 | $162,462 | $87,317 | — | — | $7,316 |
| 2022 | $469,963 | $136,918 | $87,081 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $420,126 | $116,697 | $66,810 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $370,239 | $101,458 | $97,769 | — | — | — |
About Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Based on IRS filings
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Andover, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $257K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $403K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc is led by David Gostanian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gostanian
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Christy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Verona
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Mike
Deputy Chief
Assistant Chief → Deputy Chief, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Madore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Geoghegan
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Hegener
Assistant Chief
Deputy Chief → Assistant Chief, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Mike Jr.
Chief
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Yeomans
Treasurer
Member at Large → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Yeomans
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mark Williams (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leah O'Brien (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tim O'Brien (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe O'Brien (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: John Colli (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dennis Carroll (2020) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc
How much does Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc give each year?
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc gave $403K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc reported $257K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $173K.
What is Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc?
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Andover, CT. It holds $257K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc operate?
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN?
Andover Volunteer Fire Department Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1061239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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