Emergency Medical Service Institute, operating under the name Ems West, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1972. As of 06/2024, Ems West employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ems West is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Ems West generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DIRECTION AND COORDINATION OF ALL THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF OPTIMAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN A SIXTEEN COUNTY AREA WITHIN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIRECTION AND COORDINATION OF ALL THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF OPTIMAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGION. THESE EFFORTS ARE PRIMARILY FUNDED BY A CONTRACT BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Hellier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Mclafferty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Nemec Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Myron Rickens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Schmidt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Sadler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,799,732 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,107 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,826,839 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,900 |
| Investment income | $199 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $155,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,983,938 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,084 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,856 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $744,508 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,538 |
| Other employee benefits | $276,181 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,516 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,596 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,907 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $224,235 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,591 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $197,358 |
| Travel | $69,777 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,993 |
| Insurance | $28,978 |
| All other expenses | $57,602 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,908,469 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,246,200 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $322,192 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,327 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $304,262 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,581 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $871,306 |
| Total assets | $2,771,868 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $655,646 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $551,601 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $871,306 |
| Total liabilities | $2,078,553 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $693,315 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,771,868 |
Over the last fiscal year, Emergency Medical Service Institute has awarded $86,206 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF PITTSBURGH EMERGENCY SERVICES PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $9,915 |
CITIZENS AMBULANCE SERVICE PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $21,953 |
FAYETTE EMS PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $7,108 |
MEDIC RESCUE PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $7,979 |
AMBULANCE & CHAIR SERVICE PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $7,390 |
WESTMORELAND EMS COUNCIL PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT | $13,048 |