﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-08-16T08:22:23-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>370818432</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KEMPER CPA GROUP LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>722 GRAND AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CONNERSVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>47331</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>237236292</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENTONVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BENT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7655611385</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 37</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BENTONVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>47322</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>DENNIS EAKINS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7655611385</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-08-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JOHN D JONES CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00113787</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7658254181</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-08-07</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-08-08 14:25:15Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="RetDoc1234200001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1051800001 RetDoc2278000001">
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>X</ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.BENTONVILLEVFD.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>119587</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>107125</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>320</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt>2800</SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt>
      <CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>1060</CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>
      <GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt>1740</GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>8272</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>5025</SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>
      <SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>3247</SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>1070</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>113502</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>345</GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>
      <FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>600</FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>
      <OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>37739</OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>34699</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>73383</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>40119</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>374711</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>414830</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>97159</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>57005</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <LandAndBuildingsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>58914</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>95072</EOYAmt>
      </LandAndBuildingsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>218638</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>262753</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>374711</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>414830</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>374711</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>414830</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRST AID, AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES IN OUR FIRE DISTRICT. ALSO TO PROVIDE MUTUAL AID TO SURROUNDING FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRST AID, AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES IN OUR FIRE DISTRICT. ALSO TO PROVIDE MUTUAL AID TO SURROUNDING FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>0</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>73383</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>73383</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN CLARKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>10.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARC FRANK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>10.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>DENNIS EAKINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>10.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHAD RIPBERGER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>3.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAUL RIPBERGER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>3.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>PHIL STANLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>3.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>ETHAN RIPBERGER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>10.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JON EAKINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>3.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>0</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>0</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>0</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>0</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt>0</DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>0</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>0</TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>
      <TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>0</TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>DENNIS EAKINS</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5150 WEST COUNTY ROAD 700 NORTH</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CONNERSVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>IN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>47331</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>7655611385</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>0</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>0</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>1</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>33462</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>15209</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8535</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>49425</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>44625</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>151256</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>42000</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>52000</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>52000</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>42500</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>62500</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>251000</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>75462</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>67209</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>60535</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>91925</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>107125</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>402256</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>77370</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>324886</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>6287</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>431</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>440</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>10605</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9662</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>27425</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>429681</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>2800</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.75610</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.75680</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1051800001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME. AMOUNT: 1,070. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 14: 37,739.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AFFILIATE NAME: INDIANA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION. AFFILIATE ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4797 EVANSVILLE, IN 47724. PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: DUES. AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: 320.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: . GRANTEE NAME: FAYETTE COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. DATE OF GIFT: 02/18/23. AMOUNT GIVEN: 25.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 14</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION. AMOUNT: 32,250. DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 5,489.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION: TRUCK EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 4,259. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 17,184. DESCRIPTION: REPAIRS &amp; MAINTENANCE. AMOUNT: 8,380. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 1,742. DESCRIPTION: OPERATING SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 1,605. DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE. AMOUNT: 805. DESCRIPTION: MEETING &amp; CONFERENCES. AMOUNT: 139. DESCRIPTION: LICENSE &amp; FEES. AMOUNT: 500. DESCRIPTION: TRAINING EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 85. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 34,699.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION: OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 218,638. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 262,753.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl documentId="RetDoc2278000001">
      <DeclarationDesc>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.</DeclarationDesc>
    </TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>