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Simi Valley Police Foundation

EIN 77-0446085 · Simi Valley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE SIMI VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PROGRAMS, SERVCES, AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ENCOURAGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.

Income
$150,371
Spending
$131,756
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
47.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (16)
  1. $57,605 spent. POLICE K-9 TRAINING. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  2. $18,463 spent. SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT FOR SVPD. PROGRAM IS AVILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS.
  3. $6,806 spent. MOBILE FIELD FORCE TRAINING FOR SVPD. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS.
  4. $5,000 spent. EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ABOUT DRINKING AND DRIVING. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~2,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
  5. $4,100 spent. HEROES AND HELPERS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  6. $3,500 spent. SVPD EXPLORERS POST. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  7. $2,575 spent. BAKER TO VEGAS RUN. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  8. $2,533 spent. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  9. $2,062 spent. POLICE OFFICERS LUNCHEON - AWARDS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  10. $1,525 spent. MEMORIAL FUND FOR POLICE OFFICERS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  11. $1,195 spent. LEADERSHIP SIMI VALLEY FOR SVPD OFFICERS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  12. $400 spent. LEADERSHIP LUNCH FOR POLICE DAY. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  13. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR SVPD OFFICERS TO SEEK CARE FOR PTSD AND OTHER CONDITIONS RELATING TO THEIR PROFESSION. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  14. TOUCH-A-TRUCK. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  15. POLICE CRUISER DETAILING. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).
  16. AED MAINTENANCE. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ~125 SVPD OFFICERS AND BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY SVPD (~126,000 PEOPLE).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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