Sierra Madre Police Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE SIERRA MADRE POLICE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS BEING ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE COMMITTED TO THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF EVERY CITIZEN IN THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE.
- Income
- $42,820
- Spending
- $34,049
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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. 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 (5)
- $5,670 spent. LEGAL FEE PAYMENTS FOR PROVING SUPPLEMENTAL LEGAL DEFENSE & GENERAL LEGAL PROTECTIONS NOT COVERED PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA'S (PORAC) LEGAL DEFENSE FUND.
- $10,998 spent. LEGAL DEFENSE FUND (LDF) DUES COVERED BY PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (PORAC)
- $2,986 spent. APPRECIATION AWARDS. VARIOUS RECOGNITIONS TO RETIRING MEMBERS & OTHERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATION.
- $1,700 spent. DONATIONPARTNERED WITH NEARBY MONROVIA POLICE DEPT.TO HELP/DONATE TO EXPLORERS GROUP. DONATED TO A MEMBER'S FAMILY FACING MEDICAL ISSUES. S
- $2,000 spent. SPONSORSHIPSCONTRIBUITED TO THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE PUBLIC EVENTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 January 2025.
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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