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Police Athletic League of Parsippany Troy Hills

EIN 22-6073233 · Parsippany, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO COMBAT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN OFFER SOCIAL, ATHLETIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE GOALS INCLUDE: TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE NEEDS AND WELFARE OF YOUTH WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE IN THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY A SPIRIT OF LOYALTY AND FAITH IN AMERICAN TRADITIONS AND INSTITUTIONS. TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN CONSTRUCTIVE MOVEMENTS AND ENDEAVORS FOR THE PROMOTION AND SAFEGUARDING OF THE INTERESTS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY. TO CULTIVATE AND IMPROVE THE MORAL AND CIVIC STANDARDS OF THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY CAN ENJOY EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES UNDER COMPETENT SUPERVISION. TO FURTHER PROMOTE CLEAN SPORTSMANSHIP AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP AMONG BOYS AND GIRLS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY.

Income
$882,904
Spending
$900,327
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
48
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$66,023, contoller thru 9/24

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $623,173 spent. THE PAL OFFERS TO THE YOUTH OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS SPORTS, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.THE PAL RAN A BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES K TO 8 WHICH WAS UTILIZED BY APPROXIMATELY 1200 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. THE PAL RAN A HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES K TO 8 WHICH WAS UTILIZED BY APPROXIMATELY 15 PARTICIPANTS DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. THE PAL RAN A WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES K TO 8 WHICH WAS UTILIZED BY APPROXIMATELY 90 PARTICIPANTS DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. THE PAL RAN A CHEER PROGRAM FOR GIRLS GRADES K TO 8 WHICH WAS UTILIZED BY APPROXIMATELY 50 PARTICIPANTS DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. THE PAL RUNS MANY OTHER PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THAT INCLUDE PICKLEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, MULTI SPORTS CAMPS, ROBOTICS, CODING, COOKING AND ARTS AND CRAFTS.
  2. $19,402 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A PROGRAM, "GAMES WITH FRIENDS" WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN COOKING CLASSES, TENNIS, BASKETBALL, CHEER, PING PONG, AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH FIELD TRIPS WHICH ENABLE THE PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THROUGH EXPOSURE TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

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 April 1966.

    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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