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Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Inc

EIN 26-3117485 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THOSE IN ALL AREAS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIME VICTIM ORGINATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CREATE SAFER COMMUNITITES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
20
Volunteers
226
Highest pay
$270,587, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 17 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $507,128 spent. TRUST AND LEGITIMACY: THE ASSOCIATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE YALE JUSTICE COLLABORATORY TO PUT TOGETHER THE ELEVATING TRUST AND LEGITIMACY FOR PROSECUTORS PROJECT. A CRUCIAL STEP TO ACHIEVING A JUST AND TRUSTED LEGAL SYSTEM IS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS ARE TREATED FAIRLY AND WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. MORE THAN A DECADE'S WORK IN POLICING AND COURTS SETTINGS HAS SHOWN HOW CONCERTED EFFORTS CAN HELP CHANGE THE WAY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS COMMUNICATE AND ENGAGE WITH SYSTEM PARTICIPANTS AND PRODUCE INCREASED PUBLIC TRUST AND VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND COOPERATION. THE ASSOCIATION AND THE PROJECT PARTNERS WILL WORK WITH SELECTED SITES TO ASSESS HOW PROSECUTORS INTERACT WITH THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO INCREASE PUBLIC TRUST. PROJECT STAFF WILL WORK WITH PROSECUTORS AND STAFF ACROSS THE SELECTED OFFICES TO IDENTIFY AND ENHANCE EXISTING TRUST-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. THE PROGRAM WILL ALSO SEEK TO TEST HOW NEW PRACTICES CAN SUPPLEMENT THE OFFICE'S GUN DIVERSION WORK AND OTHER INTERACTIONS WITH THE ACCUSED, WITNESSES, VICTIMS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
  2. $483,526 spent. CAPITAL LITIGATION: THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS PROSECUTORS TO ENHANCE THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN REPRESENTING THE PUBLIC IN STATE CAPITAL CASES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CASE LITIGATION TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO STATE AND LOCAL PROSECUTORS AND OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COORDINATION WITH DEFENDERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN STATE CAPITAL CASES.
  3. $441,679 spent. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE: THIS NATIONAL INITIATIVE SUPPORTS PROSECUTORS IN UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE ISSUES THROUGH A PUBLIC SAFETY LENS. GUIDED BY A COMMITTEE OF PROSECUTORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES: MEDICAL SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER'S PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PROSECUTORIAL DECISION-MAKING, RESEARCH INTO HOW REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LAWS AFFECT DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES AND OUTCOMES AND GUIDANCE TO HELP PROSECUTORS ALIGN THEIR PRACTICES WITH CURRENT MEDICAL STANDARDS AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT PROSECUTORIAL PRACTICES REFLECT SOUND MEDICAL UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE FAIR, INFORMED OUTCOMES IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATTERS.
  4. $1.2 million spent. INNOVATIVE PROSECUTIONS, ANIMAL WELFARE, EXPANDING ACCESS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HUMAN TRAFFICKING, DATA DASHBOARDS, PROSECUTORS FOR PROSECUTORS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE RESEARCH, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT EFFORTS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS IMPACTING PROSECUTORS AND ALLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERS. THEY PRIMARILY CONSIST OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION, THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SMARTSUITE ACADEMY, AND INNOVATIONS IN THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 August 2009.

    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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