Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Apex, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $9K.
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen at a glance
In short: Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen gave $9K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $9,420
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $4,710
- Median grant
- $4,710
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Fairview Rural Fire Department Inc ($4K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Fairview Rural Fire Department Inc Apex, NC | To Support the Mission of the Fire Department. | $4,420 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,500 | $10,295 | $9,420 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joel West
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Jones
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen
How much does Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen give each year?
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen gave $9K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen?
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Apex, NC.
Where does Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen operate?
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen's EIN?
Friends of Fairview Rural Fire Departmen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2976087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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