San Jose Police Emerald Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The San Jose Police Emerald Society offers support and encouragement to the families of our fallen officers. Their purpose is to: 1)Support and have a physical police presence in ceremonies and memorials of fallen active duty or retired officers. 2)Build community bonds, partnerships, and understanding through sharing knowledge of San Jose police history, Emerald Society history, and Irish/Celtic culture. 3)Maintain open communication with community groups, the business community, and the public to build support for police services and the profession.
- Income
- $74,174
- Spending
- $37,489
- Reserves
- 25.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 84%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 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 (3)
- $2,721 spent. Thirteen annual memorial ceremonies for the 13 San Jose Police Officers killed in the line of duty:a.Bagpipe and drum band members appear in traditional uniform at the grave sites, death sites, or other requested locations to put on and perform at a annual memorials. These memorials are marketed and advertised to the law enforcement community along with advertising them on public media. Family members of the deceased are often invited along with police officers that worked with the individual. These Emerald Society band members volunteer their time and often take time off of work traveling many miles to various locations in Santa Clara County, CA for these memorials. b.The Emerald Society band represents over 1,500 active and retired San Jose police officers in San Jose at these memorials. There are many more family members and friends that are routinely benefited by the services provided.
- $6,217 spent. National Police Week ceremonies in Sacramento, California representing the San Jose Police Department and other Bay Area law enforcement officers in various memorials and services in honor of officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty the previous year. This also includes the 1500+ officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice since California became a state :a.Bagpipe and drum band members appear in traditional uniform at the various memorial and ceremony sites to participate in the formal events. In Sacramento and DC, the band played for the families of 135 officers killed in 2024. The band traveled via personal vehicle to and had to stay overnight at a hotel to perform at the event. The band performed for approximately 3,000 attendees and participants in Sacramento.b.The Emerald Society band represents over 1,500 active and retired San Jose police officers in San Jose at these memorials. There are many more family members and friends that are routinely benefited by the services provided.
- $2,721 spent. Providing Police Honors at police academy graduations, police, firefighter, and military funerals and other ceremonial events. a.Bagpipe and drum band members appear in traditional uniform at the various memorial and ceremony sites to participate in the formal events. The band provided formal police honors performances at over 60 different events in 2024.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2017.
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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