Montana Association of Cheifs of Police
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What it says it does
To secure a closer relationship among Federal State & Municipal Law Enforcement officials within the State of Montana resulting in a more safe and secure style of life and greater protections to the life and property of the people of Montana
- Income
- $49,014
- Spending
- $31,990
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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)
- Provide a forum and means to promote unity in law enforcement matters and participate in the adoption of a uniform system of Law Enforcement reporting consisting of both criminal and traffic violation activities. Sponsor an annual meeting in order to secure a closer relationship among law enforcement offices to conduct annual training session to gather disseminate and promote useful and necessary knowledge and education. To foster a spirit of loyalty in law enforcement officials in federal state and municipal law enforcement agencies within the State of Montana in order to enhance the public safety protections and general welfare of the people of Montana. The Association recognizes and awards individual law enforcement officers throughout the State of Montana for deeds of valor and merit. During the annual meeting officers that were nominated for awards of valor and merit are recognized and awarded medals and ribbons for the outstanding deeds that are considered above and beyond the call of duty. the Association provides the means to which officers can be nominated. A committee then reviews and evaluates each nomination to determine the most worthy
- Creating Participating sponsoring and funding the Montana Junior Police Academy in order to create and foster youth interest in law enforcement by providing participants an opportunity to experience what law enforcement office must endure during the training phase.
- The Association participates and contributes to the law enforcement museum
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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)(6) business league.
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)(6) business league 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 June 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 March 2001.
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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