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Police Athletic League of Niagara Falls N Y Inc

EIN 23-7081242 · Niagara Falls, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BASIC MISSION OF NIAGARA POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE IS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION ACCOMPLISHED BY CREATING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN POLICE, CITIZENS, AND COMMUNITY YOUTH THROUGH A MYRIAD OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE THE YOUTH IN POSITIVE ENDEAVORS, ATHLETIC AND NON-ATHLETIC, WITHIN THE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE.

Income
$171,524
Spending
$141,156
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Highest pay
$10,608, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (12)
  1. $116,514 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ATHLETIC EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE NIAGARA FALLS, NY AREA IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO BE INVOLVED IN AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER BREAK IN ORDER TO HELP PROVIDE LEARNING AND RESPONSIBLILITY EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER CHILDREN. PROVIDE SCHOLASHIPS FOR CHILDREN TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVOR.
  2. The soccer program includes instructional and skill building sessions, a summer soccer league which teaches the basics of the game to young athletes, a fall league for the novice player, indoor winter soccer, and a travel team which plays against other regional teams.
  3. Baseball - PAL offers instructional and travel baseball opportunities. The instructional program for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 years old focuses on the fundamentals of the game.
  4. Do The Right Thing - The program is designed to positively impact the youth of Niagara County by publicly recognizing children who distinguish themselves through their behavior and by establishing themselves as role models for their peers.
  5. Every 15 Minutes - This program creates an awareness of the serious consequences of drinking and driving. It also provides education which empowers teens to make wiser choices in regard to drinking and driving.
  6. Youth Court - Youth Court is a voluntary alternative to the criminal justice system for young people who have committed a crime, an offense, or who are eligible for school suspension. The goal of Youth Court is to intervene in early anti-social, delinquent, and criminal behavior. Youth Court strives to promote feeling of self-esteem and a desire for self improvement, and to foster a healthy attitude toward rules and authority. Youth Court also offers a law related education program for young people who seek to become members of the court.Youth Forum - The Niagara PAL Youth Forum provides an outlet for open communication among the young people of the Niagara Falls area. The group has become increasingly involved with the area's civic organizations and functions.
  7. Students of Excellence - In recognition of the outstanding achievements and dedicated efforts of the young people of the Niagara area, PAL sponsors a program to honor the "students of excellence and their parents. Graduating seniors at highs schools throughout Niagara County are eligible with selection based on: scholarship and/or academic achievement; school and/or community involvement; and character, integrity, and positive role modeling.
  8. Sports Awards - PAL honors several local athletes and individuals associated with athletics on an annual basis with various sports awards.
  9. Community Events - PAL sponsors many additional programs and events that benefit the local community. They include Bicycle Safety Rodeos, Twelve Days of Christmas, Breakfast With Santa, Easter Event, Halloween Spooktacular, Kidz & Kites, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Police Week, Post Prom Party, Volunteer Social, and others.
  10. Arts Award Gala - PAL honors area high school seniors for their contributions to the arts. Several awards are presented to recognize accomplishments in visual arts, performing arts, digital arts, instrumental, and vocal.
  11. SCHOLARSHIP(S) AWARDED ANNUALLY TO STUDENTS
  12. NON DIRECT EXPENSES (VAN, OFFICE,VOLUNTEERS, INSURANCE) FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 1973.

    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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