Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED FIRE COMPANY NO 1
Employer identification number
23-7412794
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
504,397
274,900
383,611
347,839
396,359
1,907,106
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
349,906
410,389
415,601
445,235
470,690
2,091,821
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
854,303
685,289
799,212
793,074
867,049
3,998,927
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,998,927
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
854,303
685,289
799,212
793,074
867,049
3,998,927
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
10,233
8,347
4,978
3,532
7,104
34,194
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
60,160
59,273
56,287
33,893
54,024
263,637
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,296,758
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,134,696
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
93.070 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.950 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED FIRE COMPANY NO 1
Employer identification number
23-7412794
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO ELECT THE GOVERNING BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE BOARD MAKES RECOMENDATIONS ON ISSUES AND THE MEMBERS VOTE ON THEM EXCEPT IN INSTANCES INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY AND EMPLOYMENT DESCISIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
THE COMPANY DOCUMENTS IN THE MINUTES ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUT DOES NOT DOCUMENT RECOMENDATIONS MADE BY THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMENDATION ARE MADE AT THE BOARD LEVEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL SECRETARY, AND TREASURER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS APPRISED OF THE FILING AND THE DIRECTORS MAY REVIEW A COPY AT THEIR CONVENIENCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO RE-AFFIRM WHETHER THEY HAVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ANY CONFLICTS ARE NOTED IN THE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE COMPANY MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COMPANY MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLC ON ANOTHER'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
AMBULANCE BILLING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,734. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,734. MAINTENANCE & REPAIR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,147. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,147. COMPANY FUNCTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,439. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,439. AWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,810. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,810. FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,094. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,094. COMMUNICATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,210. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,210. TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,117. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,117. FUNDRAISING EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,823. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,823. UNIFORMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,402. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,402. RECREATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,350. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,350. VENDING EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,259. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,259. DUE & SUBSCRIPTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,595. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,595. ADMINISTRATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,691. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,691. LADIES AUXILARY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,640. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,640. CONTRIBUTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,030. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,030. EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,597. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,597. BANK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 69. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 69.
SECTION 1.263(A)-1(F) DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTION
SECTION 1.263(A)-1(F) DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTION BRANDYWINE HUNDRED FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 1006 BRANDYWINE BOULEVARD WILMINGTON, DE 19809 EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:23-7412794 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 BRANDYWINE HUNDRED FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 HEREBY ADOPTS FOR BOOK AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES THE FOLLOWING POLICY REGARDING CAPITALIZATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2014. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS 167 AND 168 AND RELATED REGULATIONS, BRANDYWINE HUNDRED FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 HAS DETERMINED THAT AMOUNTS WHOSE INDIVIDUAL COST (INCLUDING TAX, INSTALLATION AND DELIVERY COSTS) DOES NOT EXCEED $500 WILL BE DEDUCTED AS INCURRED AS AN OPERATING EXPENSE. AMOUNTS EXCEEDING THIS DOLLAR LIMIT WILL BE EXAMINED INDIVIDUALLY TO DETERMINE IF THEIR USE OR PURPOSE REQUIRES CAPITALIZATION UNDER THE BETTERMENT, ADAPTATION OR RESTORATION RULES USED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND WILL BE CAPITALIZED OR EXPENSED AS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF THOSE RULES.
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