Wantagh Fire Department
To promote the social welfare and well-being of the community in the form of fire fighting,fire protection, fire safety, fire education and emergency medical services to a governmental entity.
Wantagh Fire Department at a glance
In short: Wantagh Fire Department gave $76K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,982
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,991
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,991
- Total assets
- $152,555
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wantagh Fire Department funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company NO1 ($38K). Together the top 2 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wantagh Fire Department gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $85K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company NO1 Wantagh, NY | Assistance for Fire Protective Services. | $37,991 |
| Wantagh Volunteer Fire Company NO2 Wantagh, NY | Assistance for Fire Protective Services. | $37,991 |
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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 | $152,555 | $249,513 | $279,388 | $75,982 | 2 | $403 |
| 2023 | $200,382 | $229,398 | $241,819 | $66,848 | 2 | $1,273 |
| 2022 | $213,243 | $254,941 | $253,593 | $78,476 | 2 | $607 |
| 2021 | $212,645 | $258,415 | $278,901 | $85,284 | 2 | $599 |
| 2020 | $217,475 | $147,654 | $151,471 | $41,719 | 3 | $703 |
About Wantagh Fire Department
Based on IRS filings
Wantagh Fire Department is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Wantagh, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $403.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wantagh Fire Department's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Licata
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Lisa Lang-Gross
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Kevin Regan
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Leonard J. Mathewson
Chief of Department
2nd Assistant Chief → 1st Assistant Chief, 2022
1st Assistant Chief → Chief of Department, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L. Stevens
1st Assistant Chief
3rd Assistant Chief → 2nd Assistant Chief, 2022
2nd Assistant Chief → 1st Assistant Chief, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul H. Krussmann
3rd Assistant Chief
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William T. Van Leer
2nd Assistant Chief
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Thomas P Bloomfield (2020–2023) — Chief of Department
- Former: William Vanleer (2022–2023) — 3rd Assistant Chief
- Former: James Vinson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kenneth J Kelly (2020–2021) — Chief of Department
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to John Licata (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wantagh Fire Department
How much does Wantagh Fire Department give each year?
Wantagh Fire Department gave $76K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $67K across 2 grants.
How large is Wantagh Fire Department?
Wantagh Fire Department reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What is Wantagh Fire Department?
Wantagh Fire Department is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Wantagh, NY. It holds $153K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wantagh Fire Department operate?
Wantagh Fire Department has awarded grants in New York.
What is Wantagh Fire Department's EIN?
Wantagh Fire Department's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4395261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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