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Louisana Fraternal Order of Police Foundation

EIN 20-3484575 · Bush, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING OF LOUISIANA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY MAKING AVAILABLE APPROPRIATE SAFETY DEVICES AND/OR TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, TO THE EXTENT THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS UNABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS, THEREBY ALSO HAVING THE EFFECT OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PLANS TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, CONNECTED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEATH OR OTHER BENEFITS TO THE SURVIVING FAMILIES OF THOSE LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Income
$86,060
Spending
$94,462
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
63.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$7,800, treasurer

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 63.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $81,962 spent. DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM: PROVIDES FUNDING FOR A DISASTER RELIEF TEAM ALONG WITH THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR RESPONSE TO NATURAL OR MAN MADE DISASTERS AS THEY OCCUR. THE RELIEF TEAM ESTABLISHES A WORKING CAMP TO SUPPLY DEBRIS CLEANING, CLOTHING, FOOD, AND SHELTER TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AFFECTED AS A RESULT OF NATURAL OR MAN MADE DISASTERS.
  2. $12,500 spent. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FUNDS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND RELATED TRAINING THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND PRESENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ATTENDANCE AT LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS UP TO THIRTY-FIVE $500 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2007.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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