Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association
501(c)(4)Community
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Sterling Hts, Michigan, registered in 1987, with $325,434 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2525 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Hts, MI, 48310 EIN 38-2676772 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$458K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
D
—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 Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating59 mo reserves · -41% 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 Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association: 59 mo reserves · -41% margin earns a D 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 Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association— 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 Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2525 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Hts, MI, 48310
- City
- Sterling Hts
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $497K (FY2013) to $325K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-40.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325,434▲13.5% | $457,526▲30.3% | $2,265,741▼1.9% | $2,265,741▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $286,839▲8.6% | $351,066▼2.4% | $2,308,533▲6.4% | $2,308,533▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $264,159▼62.2% | $359,527▲24.0% | $2,170,472▼18.2% | $2,170,472▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $699,723▲183% | $290,018▲6.2% | $2,654,509▲24.5% | $2,654,509▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $247,363▼30.2% | $272,989▼7.0% | $2,132,766▲7.3% | $2,132,766▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $354,201▲24.4% | $293,615▼9.5% | $1,987,667▲10.7% | $1,987,667▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $284,675▼15.5% | $324,564▼8.4% | $1,794,830▼10.5% | $1,794,830▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $336,804▲20.1% | $354,234▼0.4% | $2,005,020▲4.0% | $2,005,020▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $280,344▼7.6% | $355,524▼10.5% | $1,927,203▲2.4% | $1,927,203▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $303,354▼49.1% | $397,107▼48.2% | $1,881,224▼7.9% | $1,881,224▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $595,643▲19.8% | $765,983▲39.4% | $2,043,088▼13.4% | $2,043,088▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $497,181 | $549,628▲72.4% | $2,359,750▲0.3% | $2,359,750▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $318,791▼11.7% | $2,352,048▲7.5% | $2,352,048▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $361,119▼4.0% | $2,187,556▼5.2% | $2,187,556▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $376,296 | $2,307,322 | $2,307,322 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2676772, based in Sterling Hts, Michigan.
- What is Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association's EIN?
- Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2676772.
- How much revenue does Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association report?
- Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association reported $325,434 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association (EIN 38-2676772) 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.