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Denver Police Law Enforcement Museum

EIN 26-3631931 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL IMPACT BY BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CITIZENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OF DENVER, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHENING THE CITY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATING YOUTH TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND A FUTURE GENERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$245,747
Spending
$174,640
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
34.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.8 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 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $87,867 spent. THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVELY CREATING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WHERE CITIZENS CAN HEAR, SEE, FEEL, PARTICIPATE, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF POLICE IN OUR LIVES. THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND EVENTS, THE MUSEUM TEACHES YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HISTORY, AND POLICING IN OUR CITY. THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING, PRESERVING, AND UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORY OF THE DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT. THROUGH OUR FALLEN OFFICER PROJECT, THE MUSEUM SHARES THE STORIES AND HONORS THE LIVES OF THOSE DENVER POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BY COMMEMERATING THEIR COURAGE, DEDICATION, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING OUR SAFETY AND OUR WAY OF LIFE.
  2. $29,289 spent. IN 2025, THE MUSEUM AND OUR PARTNERS HAVE HOSTED 19 PROGRAMS IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 481 STUDENTS. THE MUSEUM HOPES TO BE A LEADER IN YOUTH EDUCATION AND CRIME PREVENTION, AS WELL AS A FACILITATOR TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR POLICE AND OUR COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES. IN KEEPING WITH THIS GOAL, THE MUSEUM HAS DEVELOPED AND IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT TRUST-BUILDING AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THE MUSEUM IS SEEKING TO DEMONSTRATE HOW PROGRAMS WITH POSITIVE OFFICER AND YOUTH INTERACTIONS CAN HELP TO OVERCOME FEARS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLICE, AND PROMOTE GOODWILL AND UNDERSTANDING.

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 August 2010.

    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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