Southern States Police Benevolent Association Inc
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What it says it does
IMPROVE PROFESSIONALISM IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMBAT DELINQUENCY IN YOUTH, INFORM CITIZENS OF THE DAY-TO-DAY STRESS OF POLICE OFFICERS, LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
- Income
- $24.3 million
- Spending
- $22.3 million
- Employees
- 111
- Volunteers
- 121
- Highest pay
- $279,714, coo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $10.3 million spent. LEGAL ASSISTANCE: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS, WHICH INCLUDES MEMBERS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN LAWSUITS, SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, DEATH IN CUSTODY INCIDENTS, SHOOTINGS, DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND GRIEVANCES ARISING OUT OF THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AN ATTORNEY AT THE SCENE OF ALL ON-DUTY SHOOTINGS OR SERIOUS INJURIES, FOR CIVIL OR CRIMINAL ACTION ARISING OUT OF DUTIES, AND REPRESENTATION WHEN UNFAIR DISCIPLINE HAS OCCURED.
- $6.5 million spent. MEMBERSHIP COORDINATION: THE ASSOCIATION HAS HELPED ITS MEMBERS IN IMPROVING PROFESSIONALISM AND IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS IN WHATEVER CAPACITY IS NEEDED. ALSO, IF A POLICE OFFICER IS KILLED, AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBER'S BENEFICIARIES.
- $1.9 million spent. LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL LIAISON: THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A PROFESSIONAL STAFF. IN ADDITION TO THEIR NORMAL DUTIES, VARIOUS STAFF MEMBERS ARE ALSO REGISTERED TO LOBBY FOR PURPOSES TO AID IN OBTAINING LEGISLATION BENEFICIAL TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP WITH REGARDS TO POLITICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH CHAPTER AND DIVISION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE POLITICAL CANDIDATE SCREENINGS, ENDORSEMENT OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION, LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT AND OTHER INTERACTIONS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.
- $652,127 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(5) labor or agricultural 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 1987.
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 October 21, 2026.
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