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Louisiana Troopers Charities Inc

EIN 20-3455646 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST IN EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORIENTED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE OR IMPROVE THE STANDING OF THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF LOUISIANA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES CHARITABLE RELIEF ASSISTANCE DURING TIMES OF CRISIS OR DISASTER TO ANY MEMBER OF THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE.

Income
$407,070
Spending
$325,331
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$174,553, executive director

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 66% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 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 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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. $40,308 spent. PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO LOUISIANA STATE POLICE DURING TIMES OF CRISIS OR DISASTER. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED EMERGENCY GRANTS, MEMORIAL SUPPORT, AND COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY EFFORTS.
  2. $82,346 spent. THE GRANT-A-WISH PROGRAM GRANTS WISHES TO CHILDREN, UNDER 18, WITH LIFE ALTERING, LIFE THREATENING, OR TERMINAL ILLNESSES WHO RESIDE IN LOUISIANA. WISHES ARE GRANTED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AFTER CONSULTATION BETWEEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CHILD'S FAMILY, AND THE TREATING PHYSICIAN. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES TOYS TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE TOY PURCHASES, EVENT LOGISTICS, AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATION.
  3. $94,998 spent. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED AND DONATED SIX (6) SETS OF NIGHT VISION GOGGLES TO THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE AIR SUPPORT UNIT. THIS CONTRIBUTION ENHANCED THE UNIT'S OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES DURING NIGHTTIME MISSIONS, IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY AND OFFICER EFFECTIVENESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $54,308 spent. IN ADDITION TO ITS PRIMARY PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN VARIOUS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, FOCUSING ON PUBLIC SAFETY, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP, AND CAREER AWARENESS.

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 September 2005.

    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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