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City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum Inc

EIN 27-2553769 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BLACK POLICE PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM IS TO ACQUIRE, RESERVE, DISPLAY, AND PROMOTE COLLECTIONS OF A HISTORICAL NATURE THAT WILL BE OF EDUCATIONAL VALUE TO THE PRESERVATION OF BLACK HISTORY AS IT RELATES TO THE STRUGGLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BLACK POLICE OFFICERS IN OVERTOWN, AS THEY SERVED DURING THE PRE-CIVIL RIGHTS ERA OF THE 1940'S, 1950'S, AND 1960'S. THE MUSEUM DISPLAYS POLICE MEMORABILIA, ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, VIDEO, AND WORD-OF-MOUTH STORIES BY THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE.

Income
$292,864
Spending
$307,568
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
5
Volunteers
234
Highest pay
$83,077, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $263,631 spent. THE MISSION OF THE BLACK POLICE PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM IS TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, DISPLAY, AND PROMOTE COLLECTIONS OF A HISTORICAL NATURE THAT WILL BE OF EDUCATIONAL VALUE TO THE PRESERVATION OF BLACK HISTORY AS IT RELATES TO THE STRUGGLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BLACK POLICE OFFICERS IN OVERTOWN, AS THEY SERVED DURING THE PRE-CIVIL RIGHTS ERA OF THE 1940'S, 1950'S, AND 1960'S. THE MUSEUM DISPLAYS POLICE MEMORABILIA, ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, VIDEO, AND WORD-OF-MOUTH STORIES BY THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE. IN ADDITION TO THOSE STORIES, DOCUMENTS, VISUAL ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRACTICES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ACROSS THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM SERVES AS A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, AS WELL AS A TUTORIAL CENTER FOR ENRICHING AWARENESS AROUND "KNOWING THE LAW", AND A LEARNING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S MOST UNDERPRIVILEGED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE MUSEUM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA AND DEVELOPS OUTREACH WORKSHOPS AND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS, ALL OF WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE. EXHIBITING MORE THAN 100 NEW ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND COLLECTIVELY BRIDGING VISUAL ART; THE MUSEUM HAS EXPERIENCED MORE GLOBAL AWARENESS; ATTRACTING CLOSE TO 10,000 VISITORS THIS YEAR. THE MISSION OF THE BLACK POLICE PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM IS TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, DISPLAY, AND PROMOTE COLLECTIONS OF A HISTORICAL NATURE THAT WILL BE OF EDUCATIONAL VALUE TO THE PRESERVATION OF BLACK HISTORY AS IT RELATES TO THE STRUGGLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BLACK POLICE OFFICERS IN OVERTOWN, AS THEY SERVED DURING THE PRE-CIVIL RIGHTS ERA OF THE 1940'S, 1950'S, AND 1960'S. THE MUSEUM DISPLAYS POLICE MEMORABILIA, ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, VIDEO, AND WORD-OF-MOUTH STORIES BY THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE. IN ADDITION TO THOSE STORIES, DOCUMENTS, VISUAL ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRACTICES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ACROSS THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM SERVES AS A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, AS WELL AS A TUTORIAL CENTER FOR ENRICHING AWARENESS AROUND "KNOWING THE LAW", AND A LEARNING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S MOST UNDERPRIVILEGED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE MUSEUM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA AND DEVELOPS OUTREACH WORKSHOPS AND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS, ALL OF WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE. EXHIBITING MORE THAN 100 NEW ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND COLLECTIVELY BRIDGING VISUAL ART; THE MUSEUM HAS EXPERIENCED MORE GLOBAL AWARENESS; ATTRACTING CLOSE TO 10,000 VISITORS THIS YEAR.

Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 September 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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