Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Decatur, Illinois, registered in 1955, with $187,027 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2048, Decatur, IL, 62524 EIN 37-6039154 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$187K
▲ 31.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$139K
Net assets
$286K
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 Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39— 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 rating25 mo reserves · +26% 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 Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39: 25 mo reserves · +26% 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 Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39— 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 Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $158K (FY2009) to $187K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $286K
Operating margin
25.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$286K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$286K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187,027▲31.1% | $138,796▼5.9% | $286,270▲19.2% | $286,270▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,611▲6.9% | $147,527▲13.6% | $240,147▼7.6% | $291,317▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $133,394▼11.0% | $129,843▼14.8% | $259,820▲3.7% | $290,920▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $149,919▲16.2% | $152,321▲23.8% | $250,575▲5.4% | $298,485▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $128,984▲72.4% | $123,062▲23.1% | $237,695▲7.8% | $237,695▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $74,798▼65.8% | $99,932▼50.1% | $220,575▼9.8% | $220,575▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $218,436▼20.5% | $200,343▲12.1% | $244,549▲5.8% | $244,549▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $274,795▲35.9% | $178,673▼1.3% | $231,216▲76.4% | $231,216▲76.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $202,170▲3.1% | $181,061▼8.6% | $131,063▲17.1% | $131,063▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $196,090▲15.8% | $198,074▲25.3% | $111,877▼3.1% | $111,877▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $169,271▲10.3% | $158,086▲0.4% | $115,412▲11.5% | $115,412▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $153,520 | $157,481▲10.6% | $103,551▲2.6% | $103,551▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $142,350▼15.4% | $100,928▼3.5% | $100,928▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $168,214▼3.6% | $104,542▲9.9% | $104,542▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $174,427▲6.1% | $95,139▼0.3% | $95,139▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | $158,038 | $164,333 | $95,392 | $95,392 | 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.
Grants received · $5,040 total
1 grant to Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 totaling $5,040, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health System | See part iv 2022 annual christmas shop with a cop. | 2021 | $5,040 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-6039154, based in Decatur, Illinois.
- What is Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39's EIN?
- Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-6039154.
- How much revenue does Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 report?
- Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 reported $187,027 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 have?
- CharityIndex grades Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Policemens Benevolent & Protective Assn 39 (EIN 37-6039154) 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.