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Medina County Police Activities League

EIN 35-2342739 · Medina, OH

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

What it says it does

NONE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Independent board
0 of 25
0 of 0 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (2)

$38,726 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT BRINGS YOUTH AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER IN A FUN AND ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. MEDINA COUNTY POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE CURRENTLY HAS EIGHT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LOCATIONS IN BRUNSWICK, CLOVERLEAF, LODI AND MEDINA, SERVING OVER 150 CHILDREN. THE OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS PLAY BASKETBALL, DODGE BALL, KICKBALL, INTERACTIVE VIDEO GAMES AND BOARD GAMES WITH THE CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 8 TO 15. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A TUTORING COMPONENT TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. THE MCPAL KIDS ALSO ATTENEDED VARIOUS FIELD TRIPS THIS YEAR INCLUDING TRIPS TO A CAVALIERS BASKETBALL GAME, A BOWLING ALLEY, AND A MONSTERS GAME. BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE <WWW.MEDINAPAL.ORG> FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED.
OUR FOOD PANTRY IS LOCATED ONSITE AT THE MEDINA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. WE FEED 20 FAMILIES A WEEK PROVIDING THEM WITH FRESH AND FROZEN FOOD, ALONG WITH NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE BAGS EACH WEEK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
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 February 2009.
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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