Silver Shield Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS IN TIME OF NEED, TO CREATE CLOSE BONDS AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL POLICE SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES FOR HIGHER STANDARDS OF WORK PERFORMANCE, ENHANCES THE PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES OF THE MEMBERS AND IMPROVES WORKING CONDITIONS.
- Income
- $404,384
- Spending
- $300,184
- Employees
- 5
- Highest pay
- $11,097, treasurer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $81,882 spent. MEMBER EVENTS & SPECIAL AWARDS: THESE EVENTS ARE ORGANIZED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO RECOGNIZE MEMBERS AS WELL AS TO ENHANCE MEMBER BONDS.
- $94,530 spent. MEMBER BENEFITS: THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO EXCLUSIVELY ASSIST THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SUPPLEMENTING GROWING UNREIMBURSED HEALTH AND DENTAL/VISION EXPENSES INCURRED; IN ADDITION, TO PROVIDE LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH LABOR RELATED AND LEGAL SERVICES.
- $9,995 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THIS INCLUDES ALL ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THIS INCLUDES ALL ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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