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Fraternal Order of Police

EIN 34-1269535 · Akron, OH

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

What it says it does

For the advancement and protection of police officers. The promotion of improved law enforcement methods and teaching of respect for law and order.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$6,579 spent. Donations - the organization provides donations to many charitable causes. They also help out any deputy that is having financial difficulty through a giving program from the other deputies.
$10,321 spent. Special Events - the organization provides many special events to promote cohesiveness between the members and their families.
$6,594 spent. Conferences, Meetings and Conventions - the organization provides opportunities for its members to attend state and national conventions of other police organizations to gain professional development.
Program Service Expenses 18,947, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Dues Subscriptions paid fees to the main FOP lodges for the state of Ohio and National for the members.
Program Service Expenses 40,930, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Lodge Expenses are paid to maintain physical FOP lodge for member events and meetings.

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1952.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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