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Police Athletic League of St

EIN 59-1060508 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PALSP IS TO EMPOWER OUR YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, EMPLOYABILITY AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND POLICE OFFICERS TO FOSTER TRUST, INSPIRE HOPE AND FACILITATE CHANGE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.HOW WE ENGAGE - THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS (ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, EMPLOYABILITY & MENTORING) WE ENGAGE KIDS BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN AND BE INSPIRED (WOODLAWN & MIDTOWN).HOW WE EDUCATE - WE PROVIDE TUTORING AND ESSENTIAL LEARNING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF MATH, ETC.HOW WE EMPOWER - THROUGH MENTORSHIP FROM SPPD AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, OUR KIDS LEARN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS TO PROPEL THEM FORWARD IN LIFE AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE FROM ROLE MODELS OF GIVING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$580,197
Spending
$767,625
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
24
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$94,327, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $479,914 spent. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT PROGRAM SERVICESAFTERCARE - OVER 125 YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN THE PAL AFTERCARE PROGRAM. YOUTH HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE DAILY HOMEWORK HELP, LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCCER AND TENNIS, GROW AND HARVEST FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, PLAY RECREATIONAL GAMES, AND PARTICIPATE IN SELF-ESTEEM ENHANCING PROGRAMS.SUMMER CAMP - APPROXIMATELY 135 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE PAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. YOUTH HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC GAMES, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH ONGOING ACADEMIC PROGRAMING, AND BE MENTORED BY VOLUNTEERS AND POLICE OFFICERS.ATHLETICS - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OVER 200 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN ATHLETIC PROGRAMING HOSTED BY PAL. YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN BASKETBALL SKILL CAMPS, T-BALL, FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS, CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS, SOCCER SKILL AND DRILLS CLINICS, AND EVENING BASKETBALL OPEN GYM PLAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 November 1971.

    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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