Garden Grove Police Association Inc
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What it says it does
SUPPORT THE OFFICERS OF THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY PROMOTING A HIGH LEVEL OF COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROFESSIONALISM WITHIN THE RANKS OF THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, LEGAL SUPPORT, BENEFITS SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. IN ADDITON, PROVIDE ASSITANCE TO THE MEMBERS OR DEPENDENTS IN THE CASE OF SICKNESS, ACCIDENT, DISTRESS OR DEATH.
- Income
- $382,696
- Spending
- $439,647
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $120,691 spent. GROUP SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE:THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO GROUP SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, TO THE CURRENT EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES PAYMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS AND THE PAYMENTS ARE APPLIED TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT POLICY BENEFITS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM SERVICE IS TO PROVIDE INSURANCE POLICIES WITH AFFORDABLE PREMIUMS, SO THE MEMBERS OR THE DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS CAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES AFTER THE LOSS OF THEIR INSURED FAMILY MEMBER. CURRENT EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.
- $15,382 spent. LEGAL SERVICE SUPPORT:THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH THE PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (PORAC), WHICH HAS 24 HOURS/7 DAY A WEEK EMERGENCY LEGAL RESPONSE AND PROVIDES LEGAL COVERAGE FOR ITS PARTICIPANTS. THIS SERVICE IS AIMED TO SUPPORT THE MEMBERS BY PROVIDING LEGAL OUTREACH IN A TIMELY MANNER AND WITH AFFORDABLE COSTS.
- $196,578 spent. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES MEMBER BENEFITS IN THE FORM OF SERVICES INTENDED TO ASSIST POLICE OFFICERS IN MANAGING THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES FACED IN THEIR JOBS. THE PRINCIPAL MEMBER BENEFITS PROVIDED ARE ACCESS TO A CENTER FOR STRESS REDUCTION, AS WELL AS A GYM FACILITY FOR MEMBERS' USE.
- $47,842 spent. VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND OTHER EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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