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Albany Police Athletic League Inc Public Safety Bldg

EIN 14-1708276 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED AND SUPERVISED EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, CIVIC, AND RECREATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. WE FOSTER AND DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE YOUTH WE SERVE AND MEMBERS OF THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT TO HELP KIDS GROW, MAKE INFORMED AND CORRECT CHOICES, AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
33 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
97
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$137,128, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $911,219 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF THE YOUTH WE SERVE. THE QUALITY OF OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WERE GREATLY EXPANDED AS A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, CIVIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE OFFERED. THESE OFFERINGS INCLUDED YOUTH MENTORING, EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMPS, DANCE, FOOD AND NUTRITION CLASSES; AS WELL AS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDED BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, TRACK AND FIELD, SOCCER, ETC.
  2. DURING THE YEAR, OUR ORGANIZATION (ALBANY PAL) HOSTED MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE YOUTH WE SERVE. TWO NOTABLE EVENTS WERE THE HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE AND THE HOLIDAY PARTY FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE SOLICITED AND RECEIVED MANY HUNDREDS OF TOYS AND GAMES THAT WERE GIVEN TO DISADVANTAGED PARENTS AND GUARDIANS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO CHILDREN IN THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORED MANY YOUTH ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COOKING, DANCE, ARTS & CRAFTS, SEWING, MENTORING, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL & VIRTUAL GAMING, ETC.
  3. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED MANY INITIATIVES LED BY OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, POLICE EXPLORERS, MENTORING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED PARK CLEAN-UPS AND BEAUTIFICATION.
  4. ART MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE COMPETITIVELY AWARDED ANNUALLY TO DESERVING 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO APPLY FOR AND ARE APPROVED TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURSUE HIS OR HER EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR COURSES OF INSTRUCTION AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION (E.G. UNIVERSITIES, ACADEMIES, COLLEGES, SEMINARIES, INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, TRADE SCHOOLS, AND OTHER CAREER SERVICE SCHOOLS). IN ADDITION, THE DR. PATRICIA PETERSON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECOGNIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS WHO HAVE INSPIRED OTHERS TO VOLUNTEER AND HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT, POSITIVE IMPACT AT ALBANY PAL THROUGH VOLUNTEERING, LEADERSHIP, INTERACTIONS AND IMPACT TO THE CONSTITUENCY AND COMMUNITY THAT ALBANY PAL SERVES. AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO DESERVING 10TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO APPLY FOR AND ARE APPROVED TO RECEIVE A SERVICE AWARD PAYABLE UPON GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR RECEIPT OF A GED CERTIFICATE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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