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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$153K
-23.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$76K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$38K
About Wantagh Fire Department
Based on IRS filings
Wantagh Fire Department is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $152,555 | $200,382 | $213,243 |
| Revenue | $249,513 | $229,398 | $254,941 |
| Expenses | $279,388 | $241,819 | $253,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $403 | $1,273 | $607 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wantagh Hook Ladder & Engine Company No1 ($37,991), Wantagh Volunteer Fire Company No2 ($37,991).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL H KRUSSMANN | 3RD ASSISTANT CHIEF | 10 | — |
| LEONARD J MATHEWSON | CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT | 10 | — |
| WILLIAM L STEVENS | 1ST ASSISTANT CHIEF | 10 | — |
| WILLIAM T VAN LEER | 2ND ASSISTANT CHIEF | 10 | — |
| JOHN LICATA | TREASURER | 20 | $9,000 |
| LISA LANG-GROSS | RECORDING SECRETARY | 15 | $6,500 |
| KEVIN REGAN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 10 | $6,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wantagh Fire Department?
Wantagh Fire Department is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WANTAGH, NY. It holds $153K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wantagh Fire Department?
As of 2024, Wantagh Fire Department holds $153K in total assets with $250K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $76K in 2024.
Where does Wantagh Fire Department operate?
Wantagh Fire Department has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Wantagh Fire Department award?
In 2024, Wantagh Fire Department awarded 2 grants totaling $76K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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