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100 Club of Arizona

EIN 23-7172077 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THEIR SAFETY AND WELFARE.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
21
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$242,166, chief executive officer (thru 2/10/25)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $4.4 million spent. FIRST RESPONDER BENEFITS WERE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- CRITICAL INCIDENTS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO 500 TOTAL FAMILIES OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS/FIREFIGHTERS UPON DEATH, LINE OF DUTY INJURY, AND THOSE AFFECTED BY A LIFE ALTERING SITUATION.- MENTAL HEALTH: ASSISTANCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR 945 OFFICERS/FIREFIGHTERS STRUGGLING WITH THE IMPACT OF THEIR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSION.THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE DIRECT CARE, AND DIRECT ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.DURING THE YEAR-ENDING 12/31/2025, THE 100 CLUB OF ARIZONA RECEIVED $1,930,316 IN ARIZONA SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH HELPED FUND THESE BENEFITS.
  2. $511,275 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: 110 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY (SPOUSE AND CHILDREN) OF ACTIVE, RETIRED, OR DECEASED ARIZONA PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER/FIREFIGHTERS.
  3. $546,038 spent. SES PROGRAM - INJURY PREVENTION: 100 CLUB PROVIDED 37 AGENCIES WITH GRANTS TO OBTAIN CRUCIAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING OTHERWISE UNATTAINABLE THROUGH EXISTING RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 February 1972.

    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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