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Officer Down Memorial Page Inc

EIN 54-2002597 · Fairfax, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., (ODMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring Americas fallen law enforcement heroes. More than 27,000 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the United States and it is with great honor that the ODMP pays a lasting tribute

Income
$655,632
Spending
$795,550
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$112,280, 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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. $579,050 spent. PROVIDED AND PROMOTED AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE MEMORIAL TO VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. NO PAROLE FOR COP KILLERS PROGRAM, ACCESSIBLE AT WWW.NOPAROLE.ORG, ENGAGES ODMPS AUDIENCE IN LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS TO ENCOURAGE PAROLE BOARDS TO DENY PAROLE FOR CONVICTED COP KILLERS. PROVIDED AND PROMOTED A FREE INTERACTIVE APPLICATION FOR MOBILE DEVICES FOR VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
  2. $86,568 spent. Community Events The National Police Week 5K and Officer Down Memorial Ride are community events in which community members and law enforcement come together to recognize the sacrifices of fallen law enforcement officers.
  3. $41,147 spent. Gift Shop Provides community members to support ODMP through the purchase of memorial items.

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 October 13, 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 February 2001.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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