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Hollywood Police Activity League

EIN 95-4596172 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOLLYWOOD PAL DRIVES POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE BY PARTNERING WITH LAPD AND SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH IN PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AND INSPIRE PERSONAL EXCELLENCE, SOCIAL AWARENESS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFICER AND VOLUNTEER LED SPORTS, ACADEMICS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH TO PROVIDE IMPACTFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$522,167
Spending
$514,999
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
9
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$117,381, executive di

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $59,209 spent. HOLLYWOOD PAL MARTIAL ARTS TRAINS CHILDREN (GRADES K - 12) IN THE ART OF JUDO, JIU JITSU, TAE KWON DO, KARATE AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS AND AN LAPD PAL OFFICER, PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED CLASSES BASED ON AGE GROUP OR BELT LEVELS WHICH ARE OFFERED UP TO 5 DAYS A WEEK. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $17,900 spent. AN LAPD PAL OFFICER MANAGES THE PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEERS. TEAM PLACEMENT AND LEAGUE PLAY ENCOURAGES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SPORTSMANSHIP. PLAYERS PRACTICE WITH TEAMS AND PLAY COMPETITIVE SEASONS OF SOCCER AND TRAVEL TOURNAMENTS. SOCCER DEVELOPS MORE THAN THE ATHLETIC SKILLS NEEDED TO PLAY. IT DEVELOPS STRONG FRIENDSHIPS, TEACHES LEADERSHIP, SOCIALIZATION AND HELPS BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR EVERY CHILD. VOLUNTEER COACHES AND PAL OFFICERS MENTOR AND SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $330,650 spent. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS EMPOWER YOUTH WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. THE GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM BUILDS LEADERSHIP AND CONFIDENCE, WHILE TUTORING SERVICES BOOST LITERACY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. THROUGH MENTORING, YOUTH GAIN POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, ENHANCING SELF-ESTEEM AND DECISION-MAKING. TASTE OF THE ARTS INTRODUCES YOUTH TO THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, FOSTERING CREATIVITY, WHILE OPIOID PREVENTION PROGRAMS EDUCATE YOUTH ON HEALTHY CHOICES. SCHOLARSHIPS EASE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, AND LIFE BEYOND PAL PROVIDES JOB READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. EACH PROGRAM FOSTERS DEVELOPMENT, RESILIENCE, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS FOR HOLLYWOOD PAL YOUTH.

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 August 1997.

    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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