Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Association Inc. is a public charity based in Cranfills Gap, Texas. Formed in 2014, it provides funds for maintenance, equipment replacement, fuel, and other needs of individual volunteer fire departments in Bosque County.
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN at a glance
In short: Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN gave $265K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $264,998
- +105.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,083
- +88.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,188
- Total assets
- $35,666
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 128, Cranfills Gap, TX 76637
Phone: (254) 386-6139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iredell VFD ($25K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The organization’s stated mission refers to individual volunteer fire departments in Bosque County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $265K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iredell VFD Iredell, TX | Public Safety | $25,399 |
| Clifton VFD Clifton, TX | Public Safety | $23,399 |
| Cranfills Gap VFD Bynum, TX | Public Safety | $22,898 |
| Meridian VFD Meridian, TX | Public Safety | $22,898 |
| Valley Mills VFD Valley Mills, TX | Public Safety | $22,898 |
| West Shore VFD Laguna Park, TX | Public Safety | $22,898 |
| Kopperl VFD Kopperl, TX | Public Safety | $21,478 |
| Lakeside Village VFD Morgan, TX | Public Safety | $21,478 |
| Steele Creek VFD Morgan, TX | Public Safety | $21,478 |
| Morgan VFD Morgan, TX | Public Safety | $20,058 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,666 | $269,750 | $268,923 | $264,998 | 12 |
| 2024 | $34,839 | $143,500 | $143,033 | $129,220 | 11 |
| 2023 | $34,372 | $120,720 | $123,977 | $120,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $37,629 | $210,955 | $181,296 | $180,000 | 12 |
| 2021 | $7,970 | $120,500 | $120,458 | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,928 | $120,500 | $120,251 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide funds for maintenance, equipment replacement, fuel, and other needs of individual volunteer fire departments in Bosque County. Its 2024 filing describes the same activities as its program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the association gave 12 grants totaling $264,998. Grant amounts ranged from $20,058 to $25,399, with a median of $22,188. The largest grants were $25,399 to Iredell VFD and $23,399 to Clifton VFD. Other listed recipients included Cranfills Gap VFD, Meridian VFD, Valley Mills VFD, and West Shore VFD, each receiving $22,898.
The 2025 filing lists public safety as the purpose of each grant. No application process or deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Witte as president, Shane Waller as vice-president, and Bradley Fletcher as secretary/treasurer.
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN is led by David Witte, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Witte
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Fletcher
Secretary & Treasurer
Sec-Treas → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Waller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN
How much does Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN give each year?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN gave $265K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $129K across 11 grants.
What is Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's typical grant size?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's median grant in 2025 was $22,188, and its average grant was $22,083, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN give grants?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morgan, TX (3 grants) and Kopperl, TX (2 grants).
Does Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Safety" (12 grants).
Who are Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's largest grantees?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's largest 2025 grantees include Iredell VFD ($25,399), Clifton VFD ($23,399) and Cranfills Gap VFD ($22,898), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN reported $36K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $270K.
What does Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide funds for maintenance, equipment replacement, fuel, and other needs of individual volunteer fire departments in Bosque County. Its 2024 filing describes the same activities as its program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's EIN?
Bosque County Rural Firefighters Assn IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2945681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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