Houston County EMS Association Inc
To ensure the prompt response of the highest standard of care for emergency medical services within the 582 square miles of Houston county, Alabama. Our goal is to train, develop and progress emergency services for all citizens.
Houston County EMS Association Inc at a glance
In short: Houston County EMS Association Inc gave $600K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $599,579
- -47.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $99,930
- -47.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,182
- Total assets
- $175,661
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Houston County EMS Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashford Ambulance and Rescue Squad Inc ($209K). Together the top 6 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 24 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Houston County EMS Association Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $569K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Ambulance and Rescue Squad Inc Ashford, AL | Provide funds to assist the local volunteer emergency department. | $208,710 |
| Wicksburg Fire and Rescue Department Newton, AL | Provide funds to assist the local volunteer emergency department | $113,764 |
| Rehobeth Fire and Rescue Rehobeth, AL | Provide funds to assist the local volunteer emergency department | $107,564 |
| Cottonwood Ambulance and Rescue Squad Inc Cottonwood, AL | Provide funds to assist the local volunteer emergency department | $100,799 |
| Columbia Ambulance Rescue Emergency Squad Columbia, AL | Provide funds to assist the local volunteer emergency department | $38,203 |
| Headland Ambulance Service Headland, AL | Provide funds to assist the local volunteer emergency department | $30,539 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,661 | $595,582 | $610,364 | $599,579 | 6 | $256 |
| 2023 | $190,443 | $1,323,135 | $1,148,343 | $1,137,667 | 6 | $398 |
| 2022 | $64,456 | $586,510 | $575,169 | $569,069 | 6 | $21 |
| 2021 | $61,233 | $585,800 | $581,490 | $579,927 | 6 | — |
About Houston County EMS Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Houston County EMS Association Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Ashford, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $600K. Net investment income was $256.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Houston County EMS Association Inc is led by Tommy Starling, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tommy Starling
President
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Forrester
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrod Whitten
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Byrd
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Gibson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Powell
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beau Deatherage
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Broc Collins
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Pilcher
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Phillips
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Matt Hatcher (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Ron Durham (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Rickey Stokes (2023) — Member
- Former: Aaron Carolipio (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Judah (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Matt Boster (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Houston County EMS Association Inc
How much does Houston County EMS Association Inc give each year?
Houston County EMS Association Inc gave $600K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 6 grants.
What is Houston County EMS Association Inc's typical grant size?
Houston County EMS Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $104,182, and its average grant was $99,930, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Houston County EMS Association Inc give grants?
Houston County EMS Association Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Houston County EMS Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Houston County EMS Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Houston County EMS Association Inc's largest grantees?
Houston County EMS Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ashford Ambulance and Rescue Squad Inc ($208,710), Wicksburg Fire and Rescue Department ($113,764) and Rehobeth Fire and Rescue ($107,564), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Houston County EMS Association Inc?
Houston County EMS Association Inc reported $176K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $596K.
What is Houston County EMS Association Inc?
Houston County EMS Association Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Ashford, AL. It holds $176K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Houston County EMS Association Inc's EIN?
Houston County EMS Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1735037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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