Fraternal Order of Police
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Fraternal Order of Police is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, registered in 1952, with $995,832 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
735 Ne 3rd Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33304 EIN 59-2424159 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2024)
$996K
▼ 8.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$971K
Net assets
$740K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Fraternal Order of Police— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +2% margin
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 Fraternal Order of Police: 9 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Fraternal Order of Police— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Fraternal Order of Police: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 735 Ne 3rd Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33304
- City
- Ft Lauderdale
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2020) to $996K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $740K
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$779K
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$740K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $995,832▼8.2% | $971,382▼7.6% | $739,675▲3.4% | $779,181▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,084,833▲29.8% | $1,051,022▼7.6% | $715,225▲5.0% | $744,280▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $835,674▼5.1% | $1,137,557▲43.8% | $681,414▼30.7% | $693,218▼30.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $880,767▼15.7% | $791,303▲9.0% | $983,297▲10.0% | $997,413▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,044,799 | $726,268 | $893,833 | $898,415 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $250K total
6 grants to Fraternal Order of Police totaling $250K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Community bldg, improvement & capacity building | 2021 | $40,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Costas underprivileged fund | 2019 | $50,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Costas underprivileged fund | 2018 | $50,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2017 | $50,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Support for the work of sergeant jamie costas with disabled children of officers in need | 2015 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fraternal Order of Police a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fraternal Order of Police is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2424159, based in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fraternal Order of Police's EIN?
- Fraternal Order of Police's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2424159.
- How much revenue does Fraternal Order of Police report?
- Fraternal Order of Police reported $995,832 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fraternal Order of Police have?
- CharityIndex grades Fraternal Order of Police B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fraternal Order of Police (EIN 59-2424159) 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.