Cops 8 Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 2004, with $408,615 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$409K
▼ 10.1% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$451K
Net assets
$104K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cops 8 Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cops 8 Inc: 3 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cops 8 Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cops 8 Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $195K (FY2014) to $409K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-10.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$104K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$104K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408,615▼10.1% | $451,079▲27.8% | $104,259▼28.9% | $104,259▼28.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $454,722▲113% | $352,946▲63.1% | $146,723▲226% | $146,726▲226% | 990 |
| 2022 | $213,916▲66.2% | $216,380▲38.4% | $44,947▼5.2% | $44,948▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $128,741▲19.8% | $156,316▼12.6% | $47,411▼36.8% | $47,411▼36.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $107,427▼65.4% | $178,871▼45.8% | $74,986▼48.8% | $74,986▼48.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $310,766▼16.9% | $329,747▼9.9% | $146,430▼11.5% | $146,430▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $374,190▼6.8% | $366,119▲23.8% | $165,411▲5.1% | $165,411▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $401,309▲60.1% | $295,657▲38.1% | $157,340▲204% | $157,340▲204% | 990 |
| 2016 | $250,674▲28.7% | $214,063▲20.7% | $51,688▲79.0% | $51,688▲79.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $194,725 | $177,400 | $28,870 | $28,870 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
6 grants to Cops 8 Inc totaling $77K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Police and fire department | 2024 | $9,555 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $17,500 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2023 | $10,564 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,500 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Crime prevention | 2019 | $16,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Crime prevention | 2018 | $18,000 |
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Data for Cops 8 Inc (EIN 68-0530921) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.