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Hollenbeck Police Activities League

EIN 01-0780689 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO PREPARE AND EMPOWER UNDERSERVED AND UNDERPRIVILEDGED YOUTH TO LEAD RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE, AND FULFILLING LIVES. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND HOPE TO OUR YOUTH FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND BRIDGE THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY RAISING AWARENESS ON HOW NONPROFITS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOLS, ACADEMIA, AND THE COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND MAKE NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER.

Income
$828,034
Spending
$700,223
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
11
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$105,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $256,445 spent. DIVERSION, VIOLENCE-PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DVPIP FORMERLY KNOWN AS GET IT STRAIGHT). WITH AN OVERARCHING GOAL TO PREVENT/REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE AND GANG INVOLVEMENT AND IMPROVE FAMILY/YOUTH COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS, DVPIP INCLUDES SIX-MONTH TO ONE-YEAR BEHAVIORAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH/PARENTS; 12-WEEK TRAINING SESSIONS, FOCUSING ON CONFLICT-RESOLUTION AND IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, ALONG WITH MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS; AND 10-WEEK PARENTING SKILLS TRAININGS HELP PARENTS BECOME BETTER ADVOCATES FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $135,514 spent. LIFE CAMERA ACTION (LCA), AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM PROVIDING LOW-INCOME LATINX STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL MEDIATO EXPLORE ISSUES RELATIVE TO THEM AND THEIR COMMUNITY.
  3. $108,565 spent. PAL-UP CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAM (PAL-UP). WITH HPALS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, PAL-UP CREATES A RESOURCE NETWORK FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO (A) ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPLORE PATHWAYS TO OCCUPATIONAL CAREERS AND TRADES, (B) LEARN ABOUT THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CAREERS AND TRADES AS PROVIDED THROUGH TRADE SCHOOLS AND SKILL CENTERS, (C) DEVELOP LIFE AND WORK-READINESS SKILLS, AND (D) CONNECT WITH PROFESSIONAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
  4. $75,409 spent. SPORTS4KIDS (S4K) SPORTS AND RECREATION: SUPPORTING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT, S4K IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM SERVING GIRLS AND BOYS, AGES 4-17, FROM BOYLE HEIGHTS AND OTHER NEIGHBORING LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES. PARTNERING WITH NONPROFITS, RECREATION AND PARK FACILITIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE LOS ANGELES POLICE ACADEMY, S4K COACHES, AND VOLUNTEERS GET KIDS INVOLVED IN SOCCER, CLINICS, BASKETBALL, AND CORNHOLE IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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