American Police Hall of Fame & Museum Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PRESERVE, HONOR, EDUCATE AND SERVE BY FOCUSING NOT ONLY ON MUSEUM DISPLAYS AND ARTIFACTS BUT ON EDUCATION, EVENTS AND SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILIES.
- Income
- $49,988
- Spending
- $76,313
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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)
- $67,734 spent. NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY (JANUARY 9, 2024) DISCOVER HOW TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR OUR DEDICATED HEROES AND THANK THEM FOR THEIR PROTECTION AND SERVICE. WARRIOR WOMEN'S EXPO (JANUARY 20, 2024) DISCOVER THE WARRIOR WOMAN IN YOU ONE EXCITING DAY, TWO DYNAMIC SPEAKERS. THE POLICE K9: MORE THAN JUST A DOG (MARCH 9, 2024) ENJOY K9 DEMONSTRATIONS FROM THE BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AND TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. TALK WITH K9 TEAM MEMBERS AND ENJOY HOT DOGS AND CHIPS. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK (MAY 17 & 18, 2024) EACH YEAR, DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, THE AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME HONORS, REMEMBERS AND SUPPORTS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHILE PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, SURVIVORS AND CITIZENS TO GATHER AND PAY HOMAGE TO THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. FLORIDA WILD CRITTERS (JUNE 15, 2024) EXPLORE THE WILD, WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANIMALS WITH AUTHOR AND RESEARCHER FRANK "ALLIGATOR" ROBB BRINGING ANIMALS AND HIS EXPERTISE IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH TO THE AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AFTER PRESENTATION EDUCATION STATIONS FOR THE MONTH FOCUS ON FLORIDA'S WILD ANIMALS AND THE LAWS THAT PROTECT THEM AND YOU. DETECTIVE CAMP (JULY 15-19, 2024) WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: WORK AS POLICE DETECTIVES TO SOLVE A FUN AND ENGAGING MYSTERY USING NEWLY ACQUIRED CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND FORENSIC KNOWLEDGE. STAND UP AGAINST BULLYING (AUGUST 2024) EXPLORE WAYS TO STOP BULLIES AND HELP THOSE WHO ARE BULLIED BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM. EXPLORING DIVERSITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (SEPTEMBER 2024) HONORING THE DIVERSE GROUP OF POLICE OFFICERS THAT PROTECT AND SERVE. HALLOWEEN HEROES: FEAR NOT (OCTOBER 2023) PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO TRICK OR TREAT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE USE OF CANDY STATIONS AND SAFETY TIPS, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND THE TITUSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THANKFUL FOR FIRST RESPONDERS (NOVEMBER 2023) EXPLORING WAYS TO THANK FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS, AND ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (DECEMBER 2023) FAMILY BREAKFAST FEATURING SANTA AND HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND SAFETY TIPS. LEO LIONS KIDS CLUB (SEPT 2023-JUNE 2024) CLUB MEETS ONCE A MONTH AND EXPLORE POLICE AND SAFETY TOPICS THROUGH INSTRUCTION, GAMES AND CRAFTS. ALL AGES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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