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Redwood City Police Activities League Inc

EIN 94-3229506 · Redwood City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) joins public safety and community service providers in a unified effort to co-create solutions and build brighter futures for youth and families in our community. By merging their dedication and experience with community resources and PAL programming to provide equitable enrichment opportunities focused on wellness and mentorship, which improve life outcomes for families.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
54
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$211,852, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 June 30, 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)
  1. $2.0 million spent. After School Programs & Camps- Provide activities in areas of education, health & wellness, sports & fitness, digital literacy, music and the arts for at-risk and economically challenged youth and families in Redwood City. Our programs strive to mentor youth to assimilate honest values, assets, and skills. PAL, Redwood City Police Department, Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City together have formed a unique public and private partnership, which is critical in providing opportunities youth need to succeed. Provided After School Programs on a few more School campuses from prior year.
  2. $38,226 spent. As a Public Service Agency in San Mateo County that participates in the Annual Holiday Toy and Book Drive to bring the holiday spirit to the doorsteps of many underserved families in the San Mateo County/Redwood City areas. Thanks to community generosity, the Program was able to provide toys and books to over 880 families needing assistance.
  3. $15,031 spent. The Tattoo Removal Program was created to assist former gang members who wish to remove tattoos from past gang affiliation. The program was expanded to include individuals with tattoos resulting from their survival of domestic violence and human trafficking. The program primarily serves those who have tattoos that may increase an individuals risk for violent victimization and/or re-traumatization. It also aims to help those whose tattoos might be hindering their ability to progress, secure employment, or access other resources. Full commitment to renounce all and any affiliation to gangs or other groups created to discriminate others for their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or religious affiliations is required to be considered for this program. The numbers are as follows: Participants served: 25 Community services hours completed: 123.5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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