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Meridian Police Activities League

EIN 82-0484108 · Meridian, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS TO PARTICIPATE IN QUALITY SPORTS PROGRAMS.

Income
$404,889
Spending
$326,503
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
6
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$58,333, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 July 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 (3)
  1. $160,694 spent. THE SOCCER PROGRAM SERVES OVER 2,800 YOUTH IN ORGANIZED SOCCER PROGRAMS IN THE FALL AND SPRING. THE EMPHASIS IS ON DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, TEAMSMANSHIP AN SPORTSMANSHIP. BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL ADULTS IN THE PROGRAM WHO HAVE CONTACT WITH THE PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $48,435 spent. THE PRINCIPAL FOCUS OF THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM IS THE TEACHING OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOTBALL THROUGH A RECREATIONAL PROGRAM. MANY CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM CONTINUE ON TO OTHER FOOTBALL PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE TREASURE VALLEY. THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE FALL AND SPRING AND SERVE OVER A 1,000 CHILDREN. BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL ADULTS IN THE PROGRAM WHO HAVE CONTACT WITH THE PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $23,871 spent. THE BASEBALL PROGRAM SERVES ABOUT 1,000 YOUTH. THE PRINCIPAL FOCUS IS TEACHING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASEBALL THROUGH A RECREATIONAL PROGRAM. MANY OF THE CHILDREN CONTINUE ON TO OTHER BASEBALL PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE TREASURE VALLEY. THE BASEBALL SEASON IS FROM MAY THRU JUNE. BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL ADULTS IN THE PROGRAM WHO HAVE CONTACT WITH THE PARTICIPANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 November 1998.

    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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