Fraternal Order of Police
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THIS IS A POLICE RELATED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, THE PROMOTION OF IMPROVED LAW ENFORCEMENT METHODS AND THE TEACHING OF RESPECT FOR LAW AND ORDER. TO INSTILL AND CULTIVATE THE SPIRIT OF LOYALTY IN ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE SPIRIT OF LOYAL COOPERATION WITH ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH OUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
- Income
- $135,453
- Spending
- $128,271
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $3,800, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)
- $6,000 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS-SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS, SPORTS CLUB OR ASSOCIATIONS. SPONSORSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
- $5,500 spent. CHARITABLE-ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH EXTREME MEDICAL EXPENSES, VICTIMS OF CRIMES, AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
- $95,671 spent. OFFICER IN NEED-ASSISTANCE IS SENT TO OFFICERS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN INJURIES OR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE CAUSING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as 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 June 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 October 1952.
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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