The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc
To coordinate the efforts of the fire and rescue departments that serve the residents and visitors of Lincoln County. These services will be extended to neighboring Counties during times of emergency upon request. Its members
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $92,601
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $51,603
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $276
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $37,872
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $70K (2021). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Brook Vol Fire Department Inc Vale, NC | Training Assets | $10,500 |
| Ore Bank Pumpkin Center VFD Inc Denver, NC | Training Assets | $10,323 |
| Lincoln Fire Department Lincolnton, NC | Training Assts | $6,896 |
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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 | $92,601 | $51,603 | $37,872 | — | — | $276 |
| 2024 | $78,870 | $61,605 | $34,460 | — | — | $212 |
| 2023 | $51,725 | $50,433 | $63,536 | $27,719 | 3 | $258 |
| 2022 | $64,828 | $55,302 | $58,822 | $24,180 | 3 | $128 |
| 2021 | $68,348 | $58,763 | $103,821 | $69,929 | 6 | $129 |
| 2020 | $113,406 | $73,301 | $96,117 | $59,830 | 6 | $397 |
| 2019 | $136,222 | $62,323 | $93,971 | $61,591 | 4 | $472 |
About The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Lincolnton, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $93K in total assets. Net investment income was $276.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc is led by Steve Goggio, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Goggio
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Turner
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie McIntyre
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Fletcher
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Garrett Gilbert (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Dusty Rudisill (2019–2023) — President
- Former: John F. Dancoff Jr. (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dan Beal (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: James W. Flynn (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc
How large is The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc?
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc reported $93K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What is The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc?
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Lincolnton, NC. It holds $93K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc operate?
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc's EIN?
The Lincoln County Fire-Rescue Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1397015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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