# Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc

Amateur sports nonprofit in Ottawa, Ohio 45875. EIN 34-1657928. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The purpose of the ottawa volunteer firefighters association will be to fundraise and collect funds through donations, grants and bequest and to administer these funds within the ottawa volunteer firefighters association for the benefit of the residents of ottawa and to charitably serve the youth of putnam county. These funds will also be used to aid the firefighters in their duty to protect and...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341657928/202422189349300867/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2008
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $43,971 | $26,239 | $130,822 | $130,822 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341657928/202422189349300867/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $72,553 | $32,634 | $221,893 | $221,893 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341657928/202221119349300007/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $23,542 (90%), management $2,697 (10%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $40,697, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -22% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 amateur sports nonprofits in Ottawa.
- Revenue $129,328 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 768 amateur sports nonprofits in Ohio; median $109,270.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Putnam County, Ohio: about 8,650 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 35 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ottawa: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/ottawa
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc's EIN?**

Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1657928. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc in Ottawa, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2008. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "The purpose of the ottawa volunteer firefighters association will be to fundraise and collect funds through donations, grants and bequest and to administer these funds within the ottawa volunteer firefighters association for the benefit of the residents of ottawa and to charitably serve the youth of putnam county. These funds will also be used to aid the firefighters in their duty to protect and..." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Ottawa Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc reported total revenue of $43,971 and total expenses of $26,239 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.