Fernandina Beach Police Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support the men and women of the Fernandina Beach Police Dept. Our goal is to advocate for our local officers connect them with our community and ultimately help to make our community a greater place to live.
- Income
- $58,951
- Spending
- $45,459
- Reserves
- 68.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (5)
- $2,193 spent. Officer & Community Relations - An annual awards banquet is held to recognize officers and staff of the Fernandina Beach Police Department. Quarterly award coins and an annual awards watch are given to individuals chosen by their fellow officers and staff. In addition the Foundation supported outreach events that the officers participated in to foster strong community relations. Events included a Halloween candy give-a-way and an annual Community Appreciation event put on by the Police Department to allow citizens to visit the police station and understand its daily operations. At Thanksgiving the Foundation gave officers and staff Thanksgiving gift cards in appreciation for keeping our community safe. Funds were also provided to enhance training programs this year.
- $946 spent. Police Auxiliary Corp PAC - Community volunteers work with the Fernandina Beach Police Department to provide traffic support and logistics for our many community events. This allows active officers to focus on protecting and serving our community in other capacities. During the school year volunteers also assist with daily school traffic control. An annual awards banquet is held to recognize over 50 volunteers.
- $325 spent. Shop With Cops - Begun in 2004 and now serves 150 Fernandina Beach children each year. Kids shop with police officers at the local Walmart store during the holiday season. Participants are selected based on need by Fernandina Beach school guidance counselors.
- Signal 35 Officer Fund - Provides financial assistance to Fernandina Beach Police officers due to personal circumstances beyond their control. This year grants were given to two officers whose families experienced medical emergencies.
- Beyond the Badges - An annual golf tournament is held to raise scholarship funds for high school seniors. This year five $1,000 scholarships were given.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 December 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 June 2014.
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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