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Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade County Inc

EIN 59-2214818 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FURNISH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH INFORMATION ON UNSOLVED CRIMES, PERSONS WANTED BY THE LAW AND OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE TIPSTER PROGRAM WHEREBY A CALLER CAN CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS REGARDING ANY CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, AND IF THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY LEADS TO AN ARREST OR THE FILING OF CRIMINAL CHARGES, THE CALLER IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD.

Income
$213,546
Spending
$194,672
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
3

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

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (2)
  1. $56,456 spent. REWARDS ANONYMOUS CALLER CALL THE TIPS OFFICE WITH "TIPS" ON SOLVING CRIMES. IF THE INFORMATION RESULTS IN AN ARREST, THE INFORMANT IS PAID A REWARD. THE PRIMARY EXPENDITURES ARE FOR THESE AWARDS.
  2. $79,044 spent. THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S REWARD AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, THE PROGRAM AWARENESS EFFORTS ENCOMPASS A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND OTHER OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES. TO REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE, THE ORGANIZATION IS ADVERTISED THROUGH VARIOUS CHANNELS SUCH AS RADIO, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING SHORT VIDEOS. ON REQUEST FROM LOCAL INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROGRAM ALSO CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES CRIME FLYERS, SPECIALTY BROCHURES, AND TARGETED BILLBOARDS. FURTHERMORE, OUR PROGRAMMING INCENTIVIZES TIPSTERS BY PROVIDING REWARDS AND SHOWCASES ITS SUCCESS BY PUBLICLY HIGHLIGHTING ITS STATISTICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 March 1983.

    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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