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Palm Beach County Pal Inc

EIN 65-0461384 · West Palm Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE PALM BEACH COUNTY POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE'S (PAL'S) MISSION TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE, ENHANCE AND DEVELOP GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY.

Income
$426,330
Spending
$463,353
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
47.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    10 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 May 31, 2026, 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 (3)
  1. PALM BEACH COUNTY PAL PROVIDES YOUTH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WITH SUPERVISED AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AT 5 LOCATIONS: CABANA COLONY, WESTGATE, SAN CASTLE, BELLE GLADE & LAKE WORTH. PROGRAMS THAT ARE RUN BY PALM BEACH COUNTY PAL BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE 100 YOUTHS, TUTORING 40 YOUTHS, YOUTH MENTORING 100 YOUTHS; RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE: 11U BASKETBALL 50 YOUTHS, 14U BASKETBALL 100 YOUTHS; SUMMER CAMPS (4 SITES) 150 YOUTHS & BASKETBALL CAMPS 260 YOUTHS.
  2. $433,918 spent. PALM BEACH COUNTY PAL PROVIDES YOUTH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WITH SUPERVISED AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AT 5 LOCATIONS: CABANA COLONY, WESTGATE, SAN CASTLE, BELLE GLADE & LAKE WORTH. PROGRAMS THAT ARE RUN BY PALM BEACH COUNTY PAL BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE 100 YOUTHS, TUTORING 40 YOUTHS, YOUTH MENTORING 100 YOUTHS; RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE: 11U BASKETBALL 50 YOUTHS, 14U BASKETBALL 100 YOUTHS; SUMMER CAMPS (4 SITES) 150 YOUTHS & BASKETBALL CAMPS 260 YOUTHS.
  3. PALM BEACH COUNTY PAL PROVIDES YOUTH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WITH SUPERVISED AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AT 5 LOCATIONS: CABANA COLONY, WESTGATE, SAN CASTLE, BELLE GLADE & LAKE WORTH. PROGRAMS THAT ARE RUN BY PALM BEACH COUNTY PAL BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE 100 YOUTHS, TUTORING 40 YOUTHS, YOUTH MENTORING 100 YOUTHS; RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE: 11U BASKETBALL 50 YOUTHS, 14U BASKETBALL 100 YOUTHS; SUMMER CAMPS (4 SITES) 150 YOUTHS & BASKETBALL CAMPS 260 YOUTHS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 2026.

    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 April 1994.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hospice of Palm Beach County Inc (Lakewood Ranch, FL), EIN 59-1825937. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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