Shelby Township Police Benevolent Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Shelby Township Police Department Benevolent Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the families of police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. Through community fundraising events and charitable contributions the association provides financial assistance to help cover essential needs such as medical expenses funeral costs and transitional support. Its mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel by offering meaningful aid to their loved ones during times of hardship.
- Income
- $73,521
- Spending
- $41,693
- Reserves
- 25.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $7,500 spent. 1. Line-of-Duty Family Support In 2025 the Benevolent Association provided direct financial assistance to the family of Officer Dave Marshall 5,000 and Officer Kreger 2,500. The organization supported with emergency funds to help cover household expenses and transitional needs. This program served two families and exemplifies the Associations mission to stand by the families of fallen injured officers.
- $3,500 spent. 2. Charitable Distributions to Injured Officers The Association made three additional donations to support police officers injured in the line of duty. These funds helped cover medical expenses recovery costs and essential living needs. This program served three officers and their families. Officer Bacci 1,000. Officer Sgt. John Marasco Pancreatic Cancer 2,500.
- $22,277 spent. 3. Community Fundraising Events To sustain its charitable programs the Association organized several fundraising events including a major golf outing and multiple raffles. These events engaged hundreds of community members and raised over 63,000 in gross proceeds. Funds were used to support direct aid programs and build awareness of the sacrifices made by local law enforcement. The dpt. donated to a dispatcher whose son committed suicide 22,277.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 2025.
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 October 2023.
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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