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Charlotte Mecklenburg Lodge No 9

EIN 32-0033355 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 9 FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF NEED. WE ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR POLICE FAMILY BY STANDING BESIDE THEM THROUGH LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES. THROUGH DEDICATED FUNDRAISING AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HELPS ALLEVIATE UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS, AND INVESTS IN THE FUTURE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. WE BELIEVE THAT CARING FOR OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES--EMOTIONALLY, FINANCIALLY , AND EDUCATIONALLY--IS ESSENTIAL TO SUSTAINING A STRONG, RESILIENT LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. IN MOMENTS OF PROFOUND LOSS, THE FOUNDATION HONORS THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE MADE BY OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BY SUPPORTING THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND UNWAVERING SOLIDAR

Income
$301,200
Spending
$293,735
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 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 2% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $292,032 spent. PERFORM VARIOUS OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS SHOP WITH A COP, FINGERPRINT, SPORTS, DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, AND OTHER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT IS ALSO GIVEN TO THE POLICE DEATH BENEFIT AND LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS. THE OUTREACH PROGRAMS, BENEFIT THE FAMILIES LIVING IN CHARLOTTE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2003.

    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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