Regional Organized Crime Information Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ROCICs mission is to encourage and enhance information sharing among local state federal and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to identify target and remove multi-jurisdictional criminal conspiracies and activities and to promote officer safety.
- Income
- $11.6 million
- Spending
- $11.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $180,778, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 70% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $6.3 million spent. Information Sharing The information sharing program is responsive to the needs of ROCICs member agencies approx 2,400. The program addresses multi-jurisdictional offenses and conspiracies and is responsible for the submission storage maintenance and dissemination of criminal intelligence information in accordance with the provision of 28 Code of Federal Regulations CFR Part 23.
- $2.0 million spent. Technical Assistance Technical assistance allows Center personnel to coordinate services between ROCIC and member agencies assist in the accumulation and dissemination of information provide on-site technical assistance and coordinate training in law enforcement practices and techniques. This program also assists and educates the members about all other program services available to ROCIC members.
- $1.1 million spent. Analytical The ROCIC analytical program service assists members by collating and analyzing multi-jurisdictional case information. The service includes charting cell tower mapping trend and pattern analysis document sorts and link analysis. Products are used in the courtroom presentations and as case management tools. The analytical program also includes digital forensics and audio and video forensics.
- $547,890 spent. Technical Services - ROCIC has a technical service program which maintains a supply of surveillance and communications equipment available for use by member agencies. This program is responsible for the upkeep of the equipment as well as proper instruction for its use.
- $450,079 spent. Training - ROCICs training program service provides specialized training to educate law enforcement officers on various areas of criminal concern. The program also maintains in house training facilities for member use.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
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 1980.
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 November 4, 2026.
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