German-american Police Association
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
German-american Police Association is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1976, with $69,941 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625 EIN 51-0183159 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2023)
$70K
▲ 90.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$56K
Net assets
$16K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 German-american Police Association— 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 rating3 mo reserves · +19% 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 German-american Police Association: 3 mo reserves · +19% 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 German-american Police Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 German-american Police Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $82K (FY2013) to $70K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $16K
Operating margin
19.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$16K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,941▲90.9% | $56,399▼1.5% | $16,082▲533% | $16,082▲533% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $36,642▲4.2% | $57,252▲49.5% | $2,540▼89.0% | $2,540▼89.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $35,179▲27.2% | $38,283▲29.5% | $23,150▼11.8% | $23,150▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $27,660▼52.6% | $29,554▼49.2% | $26,254▼6.7% | $26,254▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $58,348▼7.9% | $58,134▼11.2% | $28,148▲0.8% | $28,148▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $63,355▲3.6% | $65,455▼2.0% | $27,934▼7.0% | $27,934▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,151▼1.5% | $66,799▲8.2% | $30,034▼37.3% | $30,034▼37.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,106▲5.1% | $61,725▼0.7% | $47,889▲0.8% | $47,889▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,103▼27.9% | $62,147▼34.3% | $47,508▼6.0% | $47,508▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $82,027 | $94,552▲3.1% | $50,552▼19.9% | $50,552▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $91,747▲431% | $63,077▼0.5% | $63,077▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,278▼81.2% | $63,406▼1.2% | $63,406▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $91,807 | $64,196 | $64,196 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is German-american Police Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. German-american Police Association is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0183159, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is German-american Police Association's EIN?
- German-american Police Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0183159.
- How much revenue does German-american Police Association report?
- German-american Police Association reported $69,941 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does German-american Police Association have?
- CharityIndex grades German-american Police Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for German-american Police Association (EIN 51-0183159) 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.