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Orlando Police Foundation Inc

EIN 85-1820258 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORLANDO POLICE FOUNDATION, INC. WAS FORMED TO BRING TOGETHER CHARITABLE DONORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF, AND TO ENCOURAGE, NON-TAX BASED PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ORLANDO POLICE OFFICER'S, EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND INNOVATIONS IN CRIME FIGHTING. ALL WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY REDUCING CRIME AND THE FEAR OF CRIME THROUGHOUT ORLANDO.

Income
$59,146
Spending
$172,085
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
55.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$26,073, executive director

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 55.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 191% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $166,567 spent. EMPLOYEES OF THE ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT OFTEN NEED ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH PERSONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS. THESE NEEDS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HELP IN THE EVENT OF AN INJURY OR ILLNESS TO THEM SELVES OR A FAMILY MEMBER CREATING A HARDSHIP, OR HELPING A DEPUTY WITH SOME OF THEIR EXPENSES SO THEY MAY STUDY AND TRAIN FOR AN EXAM TO FURTHER THEIR CAREER IN LAW-ENFORCEMENT.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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