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Trooper Foundation State of New York Inc

EIN 22-2552895 · Latham, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE NYS POLICE FOR INNOVATIVE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE EMPIRE STATE THROUGH PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION, POLICE TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
10
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$206,526, president

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 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 (5)
  1. $308,591 spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS - PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ONE-TIME OR SHORT-TERM PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS BENEFITING A PARTICULAR TROOP, STATION, DETAIL OR UNIT OF THE STATE POLICE.
  2. $367,790 spent. HOMICIDE SEMINAR - TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NYS TROOPERS WITH REGARD TO HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES
  3. $30,198 spent. DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM - PROVIDES EMERGENCY FUNDING TO EMPLOYEES OF THE NYS TROOPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $325,648 spent. TROOPER FOUNDATION SPONSORED PROGRAMS - MAJOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES BENEFITING PARTICULAR TROOPS, STATIONS, DETAIL OR UNIT OF THE STATE POLICE. POLICE SURVIVORS PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES OF TROOPERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO COME TOGETHER. STATE POLICE YOUTH PROGRAM - EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ECONOMICALLY UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE.
  5. TROOPER FOUNDATION SPONSORED PROGRAMS - MAJOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES BENEFITING PARTICULAR TROOPS, STATIONS, DETAIL OR UNIT OF THE STATE POLICE. POLICE SURVIVORS PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES OF TROOPERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO COME TOGETHER. STATE POLICE YOUTH PROGRAM - EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ECONOMICALLY UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE.

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 May 1988.

    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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