Caldwell Institute for Public Safety
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What it says it does
Committed to a justice system prioritizing citizen safety. The Institute supports policies that foster a legal environment that combats crime, supports law enforcement, and ensures fairness and justice for all community members.
- Income
- $223,897
- Spending
- $114,190
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $25,000, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- $82,008 spent. During 2024, the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety completed its organizational formation and began establishing its administrative and governance structures. Efforts included incorporation, development of bylaws, formation of the board of directors, and establishment of compliance and recordkeeping systems. The Institute also defined its mission, operational priorities, and long-term strategic goals to guide future programming. These foundational steps provided the framework necessary for sustainable growth and effective pursuit of the Institutes public safety mission
- Community Outreach and Mission Awareness The Institute conducted introductory outreach throughout the country to share its mission of promoting public safety and fairness in the justice system. Leadership met with community members, civic organizations, and safety advocates to communicate the Institutes objectives and invite collaboration. Public materials and communications were developed to inform stakeholders about the organizations goals and encourage participation in future initiatives. These outreach efforts helped establish initial recognition of the Caldwell Institutes commitment to building safer and more just communities.
- Policy and Leadership Engagement In its first year, the Caldwell Institute initiated policy engagement efforts to support a justice system that prioritizes citizen safety. Representatives met with local and regional policy leaders, including officials in Los Angeles, to discuss strategies for improving law enforcement support and community protection. The Institute participated in early policy discussions and expressed support for leadership committed to effective, fair, and accountable public safety systems. These activities laid the groundwork for the Institutes future policy research and advocacy initiatives.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in February 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
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 November 4, 2026.
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