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Texas Fallen Officer Foundation

EIN 81-3415897 · Plano, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TEXAS FALLEN OFFICER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF ISSUES IMPACTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY INCLUDING PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILIES.

Income
$387,292
Spending
$409,118
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
4
Volunteers
59
Highest pay
$50,805, president

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $238,045 spent. MISSION PROGRAMS SERVE TO AID, FINANCIALLY ASSIST, AND SPREAD AWARENESS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT WHO GAVE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR THEIR TEXAS COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THREATS TO OFFICER SAFETY, PROVIDE ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF FALLEN OFFICER FAMILIES, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPACTED FAMILIES. SOME OF THE KEY OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE SACRIFICES MADE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND SERVICES. THE FOUNDATIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS HELP TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN POLICE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S LARGEST EXPENDITURES ARE LEGAL FEES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW

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

  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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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