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Albemarle County Police Foundation

EIN 54-1642231 · Charlottesville, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY BY SUPPORTING THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ITS EFFORTS TO BE A PROFESSIONAL, HIGHLY EDUCATED AND TRAINED ORGANIZATION, EQUIPPED TO PREVENT CRIME AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$331,710
Spending
$389,132
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
20.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$76,300, executive di

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $291,508 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION TO THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND STAFF BY PROVIDING ROUTINE MORALE SUPPORT BYWAY OF MEALS, RECOGNITION EVENTS AND SIMILAR SUPPORT. SUPPORT INCLUDES FUNDING SPECIFIC REQUESTS OF THE DEPARTMENT. ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT PROGRAMS IS THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE POLICE OFFICERS HOUSING ASSISTANCE (RENTAL OR HOME PURCHASE). THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE POLICE OFFICERS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CAREERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY.
  2. $32,021 spent. TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING SUPPORT OF THE K-9 DIVISION.
  3. $20,109 spent. PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY SUPPORTING AND LEADING EVENTS TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY POLICING ACTIVITIES, TO EDUCATE REGARDING SAFETY ISSUES, AND TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN POLICE WORK.
  4. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE EMPLOYEES OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THE DEPARTMENT SERVES. THIS INCLUDES HOUSING GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE AND SIMILAR SUPPORT. TO ASSIST IN BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATED FORCE AND TO AID IN RECRUITING AND RETAINING A CORPS OF HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER OFFICERS, WHILE PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OFFICERS AND STAFF PURSUING EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND POST-SECONDARY/GRADUATE DEGREES.
  5. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE EMPLOYEES OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THE DEPARTMENT SERVES. THIS INCLUDES HOUSING GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE AND SIMILAR SUPPORT. TO ASSIST IN BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATED FORCE AND TO AID IN RECRUITING AND RETAINING A CORPS OF HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER OFFICERS, WHILE PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OFFICERS AND STAFF PURSUING EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND POST-SECONDARY/GRADUATE DEGREES.

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 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 2024.

    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 January 1993.

    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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