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Fallen Blue Heroes

EIN 86-3006565 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THE FALLEN OFFICER'S FAMILY IN THE EVENT OF A LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH. FALLEN BLUE HEROES ("FALLEN BLUE OR ORGANIZATION") AIMS TO PROVIDE DIRECT RELIEF TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL GRANTS TO FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS' FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT GEOGRAPHICALLY BASED AND WILL PROVIDE GRANTS ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING. THESE GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE PURPOSES OF HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL OR EDUCATIONAL COSTS AND OTHER SIMILAR NECESSITIES. GRANT BENEFICIARIES MUST BE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A FALLEN OFFICER (DEFINED AS A PARENT, SPOUSE, DOMESTIC PARTNER OR CHILD). GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.

Income
$765,602
Spending
$20,591
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

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

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $20,000 spent. FALLEN BLUE'S MISSION IS TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THE FALLEN OFFICERS FAMILIES IN THE EVENT OF LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS. ONE WAY THAT FALLEN BLUE ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION IS THROUGH MAKING GRANTS TO FAMILIES OF OFFICERS WHO ARE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THESE GRANTS COVER NECESSITIES SUCH AS HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE LIKE. THE GRANTS ALLOW FAMILIES TO CONTINUE FOCUSING ON THEIR HEALING WITHOUT THE ADDED STRESS OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY A FAMILY MEMBER'S DEATH. IN 2024, ONE GRANT WAS GIVE TO ONE FAMILY.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 January 2022.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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