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Washington D C Police Foundation

EIN 41-2250114 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON DC POLICE FOUNDATION IS TO BRING TOGETHER BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, CIVIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND RESOURCES TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT (MPD). OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE WASHINGTON, DC A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT FOR EVERYONE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$277,950, executive director

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 31 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (3)
  1. $753,137 spent. THROUGH TWO GRANTS FROM THE DC HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE, THE FOUNDATION PRIORITIZED TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS IN 2025. A LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON WAS CONTRACTED TO ENHANCE REGIONAL EFFORTS AROUND TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTED WITH IMPACT TEEN DRIVERS, AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS A MYRIAD OF PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON YOUTH OUTREACH AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH A TRAFFIC SAFETY LENS.
  2. $440,936 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF OTHER INITIATIVES AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOCUSED ON OFFICER MORALE, WELLNESS AND ORGANIZATION GOALS. EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION HOLDS A LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY, HONORING THE BRAVE MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOWING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. THE CEREMONY, AS WELL AS THE BREAKFAST WITH THE CHIEF AND WOMEN IN BLUE EVENTS ARE THE THREE PRIMARY FUNDRAISERS ANNUALLY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE MPD AWARDS CEREMONY, THE POLICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, THE MPD FAMILY FUN DAY, THE MPD WELLNESS ROOMS AND FITNESS SPACES. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHIEF OF POLICE'S OFFICE, DIFFERENT SPECIAL REQUESTS AND PROGRAMS ARE COORDINATED TO BEST SERVE MPD MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LASTLY, THE FOUNDATION'S TICKET BOOTH PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MANY MPD MEMBERS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, UTILIZING DONATED TICKETS TO GAMES, CONCERTS, MUSEUMS AND SHOWS TO OFFER UNIQUE EXPERIENCES TO ATTENDEES.
  3. $204,918 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES FOR THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT. ALL PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE MISSION OF BUILDING POSITIVE POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN WASHINGTON DC, AS WELL AS EDUCATING YOUTH ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND CAREERS WITHIN LAW ENFORCEMENT. SOME PROGRAMS INCLUDE JUNIOR CADETS, STUDENTS TAKING ANOTHER ROUTE TO SUCCESS (STARS), REACHING NEW HEIGHTS, OFFICER FRIENDLY, MPD CADETS, AS WELL AS EACH DISTRICT'S INDIVIDUAL OUTREACH EFFORTS. ALL PROGRAMS INVOLVE OFFICER MENTORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN 2025, FOUNDATION SUPPORT CONTINUED DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING PROGRAMMING FOR MPD YOUTH, REACHING OVER 15,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO THE DC POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL) CHAPTER. DC PAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE A BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, AND FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH MANAGED BY MPD OFFICER MENTORS. THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW YOUTH TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH ATHLETICS. IN 2025, DC PAL PROGRAMMING REACHED OVER 250 YOUTH.

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 October 2007.

    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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