Fort Worth Police Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Foundation serves as an endowment fund to recognize and promote excellence within the Fort Worth Police Department by providing resources for training, performance recognition, and promotional achievement.
- Income
- $119,382
- Spending
- $106,921
- Spent on programs
- 58%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 0
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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
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 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 90% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1558% 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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.
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 (6)
- $36,632 spent. Police Awards Dinner - The Foundation hosts an annual awards dinner for officers and their families in recognition of exemplary service in all divisions of the Fort Worth police department.
- $12,000 spent. Educational Support - Educate the community about the Fort Worth Police Department and other educational programs involving the police department.
- $11,447 spent. Awards - The Foundation serves as an endowment fund to recognize efficiency, skill and devotion of officers in providing for the safety of Fort Worth and its citizens. The awards presented throughout the year is the Foundation's opportunity to do so.
- $2,000 spent. Pipe and Drum - The Foundation supports Pipe and Drum, a bagpipe group made up of Fort Worth Police Department officers that plays at special events and funerals.
- Operation Progress: The Fort Worth Police Foundation donated funds to Operation Progress Fort Worth, a local non-profit organization which empowers under-served youth to become educated, ethical and productive adults who reach their full potential and positively contribute to society. The organization supports participating scholars from elementary school through college with their comprehensive program called the five pillars of success.
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION - RECOGNIZES EXCEPTIONAL EFFORTS OF FORT WORTH POLICE OFFICERS.HONOR GUARD BAGPIPE CORPS - SUPPORTS THE POLICE OFFICERS WHO VOLUNTEER TO PLAY BAG PIPE MUSIC AT OFFICIAL CEREMONIES OF THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.ZOO EVENT - PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR A COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORED BY THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 November 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 October 21, 2026.
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