Belmont Hills Fire Co
Belmont Hills Fire Co
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About this organization
Mission
The Belmont Hills Fire Company (BHFC) provides safety education, first class fire protection and heavy rescue services to the Belmont Hills and Penn Valley communities, as well as serving as the primary rescue unit for all of Lower Merion Township and the eight mile section of Interstate 76 running through Lower Merion Township. From its inception in 1919 as the West Manayunk Fire Company (the name was changed in 1960 to reflect a change in the name of the surrounding community) through the present day, BHFC has grown in numbers and modernized its equipment and procedures to make sure that it can serve its community with the best in fire-fighting and rescue services. BHFC is the only official rescue company located in the township. While it is an independent organization, BHFC is also a member company of Lower Merion Township's fire department and was first recognized as a part of that department in 1920. As set forth in more detail in part IX, BHFC receives a large portion of its finan
About
Public safety education and maintenance of staff of firefighting personnel and firefighting equipment
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The belmont hills fire company (bhfc) provides safety education, first class fire protection and heavy rescue services to the belmont hills and penn valley communities, as well as serving as the primary rescue unit for all of lower merion township and the eight mile section of interstate 76 running through lower merion township. from its inception in 1919 as the west manayunk fire company (the name was changed in 1960 to reflect a change in the name of the surrounding community) through the present day, bhfc has grown in numbers and modernized its equipment and procedures to make sure that it can seve its community with the best in fire-fighting and rescue services. bhfc is the only official resuce company located in the township. while it is an independent organization, bhfc is also a member company of lower merion township's fire department and was first recognized as a part of that department in 1920. as set forth in more detail in part ix, bhfc receives a large portion of its finan”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The belmont hills fire company (bhfc) provides safety education, first class fire protection and heavy rescue services to the belmont hills and penn valley communities, as well as serving as the primary rescue unit for all of lower merion township and the eight mile section of interstate 76 running through lower merion township. from its inception in 1919 as the west manayunk fire company (the name was changed in 1960 to reflect a change in the name of the surrounding community) through the present day, bhfc has grown in numbers and modernized its equipment and procedures to make sure that it can seve its community with the best in fire-fighting and rescue services. bhfc is the only official resuce company located in the township. while it is an independent organization, bhfc is also a member company of lower merion township's fire department and was first recognized as a part of that department in 1920. as set forth in more detail in part ix, bhfc receives a large portion of its finan”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as PA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 4 S WASHINGTON AVENUE, BALA CYNWYD, PA, 190041913.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 10 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $25,065.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 36 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1919.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $195,088 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,441 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.