First Response Team of America Corp
First Response Team of America Corp
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About this organization
Mission
To provide pre-positioned, specialized heavy equipment and experienced staff, free of charge, in the immediate wake of disasters. The team studies weather patterns and pre-positions near storm locations for the purpose of being an immediate source of help and hope to communities in need.
About
The team responded to the following 15 communities in 2019. Columbus Mississippi tornado, Opelika Alabama tornado, Smiths Station Alabama tornado, Phenix City Alabama tornado, Ellerslie Georgia tornado, Harris County Mississippi tornado, Platte Center Nebraska flood, Monroe Nebraska flood, Vandalia Ohio tornado, Trotwood Ohio tornado, Porter Oklahoma flood, Orange County Texas tropical storm, Jefferson County Texas tropical storm, Garland Texas tornado, Richardson Texas tornado. The team assisted communities in clearing debris from roads, homesites and businesses, pumped stormwater, provided temporary power and distributed disaster relief tools, supplies and equipment.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To provide pre-positioned, specialized heavy equipment and experienced staff, free of charge, in the immediate wake of disasters. the team studies weather patterns and pre-positions near storm locations for the pupose of being an immediate source of help and hope to communities in need.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To provide pre-positioned, specialized heavy equipment and experienced staff, free of charge, in the immediate wake of disasters. the team studies weather patterns and pre-positions near storm locations for the pupose of being an immediate source of help and hope to communities in need.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1060 N CHARLOTTE STREET, LANCASTER, PA, 17603.
- The form of the non-profit reports 5 employees as of 2020.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$223,209.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $392,612 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $106,939 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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