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Signal 30 Troopers Benefit Fund Inc

EIN 20-4062957 · Latham, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FUND WAS DESIGNED TO FOSTER, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT BY: (A)PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HELP AND ASSIST THE FAMILIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY ACCIDENT, ACTS OF GOD, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, STORMS, ILLNESS, HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL BILLS AND OTHER UNFORSEEN EVENTS THAT CAUSE FINANCIAL DISTRESS FOR THE FAMILIES LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL; (B) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO WORTHY PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE THE CAREER FIELD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT; (C) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT;(D) ESTABLISHING AND FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE FAMILIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE PURSUING DEGREES IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
76.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

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 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $974,694 spent. THE FUND WAS DESIGNED TO FOSTER, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT BY: (A) PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WORTHY STUDENTS SEEKING EDUCATION TO PURSUE AND FURTHER CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT;(B)PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HELP AND ASSIST THE FAMILIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY ACCIDENT, ACTS OF GOD, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, STORMS, ILLNESS, HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL BILLS AND OTHER UNFORSEEN EVENTS THAT CAUSE FINANCIAL DISTRESS FOR THE FAMILIES LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL; (C) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO WORTHY PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE THE CAREER FIELD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT; (D) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT;(E) ESTABLISHING AND FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE FAMILIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE PURSUING DEGREES IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

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 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 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 March 2006.

    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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