Apf Support Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 48% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE THE ORGANIZATION IS TO MAKE ATLANTA THE SAFEST AND MOST INVITING CITY FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTS, WORKERS, AND VISITORS THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION, INC.
- Income
- $50.0 million
- Spending
- $218,595
- Spent on programs
- 48%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 4
- Highest pay
- $542,806, ceo & 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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 100% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1548% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $104,401 spent. "*SECURE NEIGHBORHOODS*COMMUNITY POLICING IS A CORE PRINCIPLE OF THE ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE IT SHOULD BE LED BY OFFICERS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. APF'S SECURE NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT PROVIDING PATHWAYS FOR ATLANTA POLICE OFFICERS TO ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE IN-CITY RESIDENCY FROM THE EARLIEST POINT IN THEIR CAREER. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS BELOW MARKET APARTMENT LIVING FOR POLICE RECRUITS, SUBSIDIZED OFFICER RENTAL UNITS, COURTESY OFFICER POSITIONS AND FOR-PURCHASE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN CRIME CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS SUCH AS YOUTH MENTORSHIP, EXTRA SECURITY PATROLLING, COMMUNITY SERVICE ENGAGEMENT AS WELL AS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ATTENDANCE. THESE ENGAGEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE MUTUAL SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING, IMPROVE DEPARTMENT CULTURE AND REDUCE CRIME. IN 2024 APF CONSTRUCTED AND SOLD AN ADDITIONAL 10 HOMES TO WELL QUALIFIED POLICE OFFICERS IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE CRIME AND BUILD RELATONSHIPS IN STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOODS. THE COMMUNITY SAFETY HOUSING PROGRAM: THE APARTMENT RENTAL PROGRAM, CONTINUED IN 2024 EXPANDING TO ADDITIONAL OFFICERS HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE CRIME AND BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS PARTICULARLY WITH THE APF @PROMISE CENTERS. "
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
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 November 6, 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 December 2019.
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 November 4, 2026.
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