Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FOUNDED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES INCLUDING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3), FAMILIES OF TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND LOW COST TRAINING FOR SMALL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS WITH LIMITED BUDGETS.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 31.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 73%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 31.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $247,500 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OFFICER DEATH BENEFIT PROGRAM. IF A TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, THE FOUNDATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE DELIVERS A CHECK TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE, CHILDREN OR PARENTS. NO APPLICATION PROCESS IS USED, ONLY THE NOTIFICATION OF A QUALIFYING DEATH AND APPROPRIATE PERSON TO WHOM THE CHECK IS MADE OUT. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF ANY ASSOCIATION. THE DONATION IS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FUNDS TO A FAMILY IN TIME OF CRISIS.
- $363,917 spent. THE FOUNDATION HELPS SUPPORT LOW COST TRAINING FOR SMALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN TEXAS WITH LIMITED BUDGETS FOR TRAINING THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. OF THE 2,000 PLUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN TEXAS, SOME 80% ARE 10 OFFICERS OR LESS. THESE SMALL DEPARTMENTS HAVE VERY LIMITED OR NON-EXISTENT TRAINING BUDGETS. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS TRAINING AT LITTLE OR NO COST ON VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT SUBJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE SO THAT LOCAL OFFICERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND.
- $388,576 spent. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR SMALLER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. THIS PROGRAM HELPS THE AGENCY DEVELOP BASIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE INCREASED PROFESSIONALISM AND ENABLE SMALL DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE LEGAL AND EASILY UNDERSTOOD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE WITHOUT THE HIGH COST OF HIRING CONSULTANTS OR OTHER OUTSIDE EXPERTISE.
- $20,811 spent. THE FOUNDATION MAKES DONATIONS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. WHEN A REQUEST FOR FUNDING IS RECEIVED, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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