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Denver Police Officers Foundation

EIN 84-1510625 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DENVER POLICE BLUE HAT FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO ACTIVE AND FORMER DENVER POLICE OFFICERS, CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND IMMEDIATE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS.

Income
$198,725
Spending
$227,296
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
51.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$60,000, executive di

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 (5)
  1. $85,271 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THE DENVER POLICE BLUE HAT FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE DENVER POLICE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED FOR OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL EXPENSES DUE TO A HEALTH-RELATED CRISIS AND INCIDENTAL OR UNANTICIPATED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A HEALTH-RELATED CRISIS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE FLEXIBILITY TO CONSIDER OTHER UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS AND EMERGENCIES CAUSING FINANCIAL STRAIN.
  2. $58,750 spent. WELLNESS INITIATIVES AND COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH: THE BLUE HAT FOUNDATION SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE EMPLOYEE, THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEIR CAREER.
  3. $41,255 spent. COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AWARENESS, AND RECOGNITION: THE BLUE HAT FOUNDATION ENJOYS A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER NONPROFITS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT IN PROVIDING RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE DEPARTMENT. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPONSORING THE DEPARTMENT'S BI- ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONIES AND APPRECIATION LUNCHEONS, FUNDING DENVER POLICE MEMORIAL ACTIVITIES DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, AND PROVIDING GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
  4. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS DENVER POLICE MEMORIAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE OF THE MEMORIAL STRUCTURE.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS DENVER POLICE MEMORIAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE OF THE MEMORIAL STRUCTURE.

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 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 2025.

    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 April 2000.

    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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