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Law Matters
Tucson, AZ · EIN 832100160 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE W50 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · www.lawmatters1030.org
revenue
$13K
expenses
$23K
net assets
$-38K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Public awareness

profile · synthesized from sources

Law Matters appears to be a platform that shares public service announcements and press releases from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It disseminates information regarding public safety threats, financial scams, fugitive arrests, and cyber safety, primarily focusing on issues relevant to Arizona and broader national security concerns.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
A platform for the public to report fraud, particularly focusing on financial crimes targeting seniors, to aid in identifying and investigating such crimes.
Operation Protect Veterans
A joint venture by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and AARP to educate veterans about scams targeting them.
Safe Online Surfing (SOS)
A free computer literacy program developed by the FBI to educate parents and students (grades 3-8) on safe online practices, available in English and Spanish.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Race Event Management & Timing Services 5 activities
    • Conducting Non-Partisan Research and Education
      Conducts non-partisan research, education, and informational activities to improve communication between law enforcement, lawmakers, and military personnel. This includes hosting educational events such as movie/documentary screenings with Q&A sessions featuring legal authorities, and town halls with public officials.
    • Conducting Non-Partisan Research and Education
      Conducts non-partisan research, education, and informational activities aimed at improving communication among law enforcement, lawmakers, and military personnel.
    • Non-partisan Research and Education
      Conducts non-partisan research, education, and informational activities to improve communication between law enforcement, lawmakers, and military personnel.
    • Non-partisan Research and Education
      Conducts non-partisan research, education, and informational activities to improve communication between law enforcement, lawmakers, and military personnel.
    • Non-partisan Research and Education
      Conducts non-partisan research, education, and informational activities to improve communication between law enforcement, lawmakers, and military personnel.
  • Youth Internship Placement 5 activities
    • Internship Program
      Offers an internship program for students interested in criminal justice or communications, providing practical experience and fostering future professionals in related fields.
    • Internship Program
      Offers an internship program for students interested in criminal justice or communications.
    • Internship Program
      Offers an internship program for students interested in criminal justice or communications.
    • Internship Program
      Offers an internship program for students interested in criminal justice or communications.
    • Offering an Internship Program
      Provides an internship program for students interested in criminal justice or communications, offering practical experience within the organization.
  • Law Enforcement Recognition & Awards 5 activities
    • Law Enforcement Recognition and Appreciation
      Recognizes and honors law enforcement personnel and units for their service and heroism through awards, challenge coins, and appreciation events, such as honoring the Tucson Police SWAT team and K9 Unit, and presenting awards to individual officers.
    • Law Enforcement Recognition and Appreciation
      Honors and recognizes law enforcement personnel and units for their service and heroism through awards, challenge coins, and public acknowledgements, such as recognizing the Tucson Police SWAT team and K9 Unit, and presenting awards to individual officers.
    • Law Enforcement Recognition and Appreciation
      Honors and recognizes law enforcement personnel and units for their service and heroism through awards, challenge coins, and public acknowledgement, such as recognizing the Tucson Police SWAT team and K9 Unit, and presenting an "Above and Beyond the Badge" Award.
    • Recognizing and Honoring Law Enforcement Personnel
      Acknowledges and honors law enforcement personnel for their service and heroism through awards, challenge coins, and public recognition of their achievements and deployments.
    • Recognizing and Supporting Law Enforcement Personnel
      Honors and recognizes law enforcement personnel for their service and heroism through awards, challenge coins, and participation in appreciation events. This includes recognizing SWAT teams and K9 units, presenting "Above and Beyond the Badge" Awards, and participating in events like the Desert Dog Police K9 Trials and First Responder Appreciation Raffles.
  • Podcast and Video Interview Production 4 activities
    • Podcast Content Production
      Produces various podcast content, which is featured on its website and listened to nationally.
    • Podcast Production
      Produces various podcast content, which is featured on its website and listened to nationally.
    • Podcast Production
      Produces various podcast content, which is featured on its website and listened to nationally.
    • Producing Educational Podcasts
      Produces various podcast content, which are featured on its website and listened to nationally, to further its mission of improving communication and providing information.
  • Community Legal Education & Outreach 3 activities
    • Educational Events and Town Halls
      Hosts educational events, including screenings of movies/documentaries with Q&A sessions featuring legal authorities, and town halls where the public can hear from law enforcement and legal offices.
    • Educational Events and Town Halls
      Hosts educational events, including screenings of movies/documentaries with Q&A sessions featuring legal authorities, and town halls where the public can hear from law enforcement and legal offices.
    • Hosting Educational Events and Town Halls
      Hosts educational events, including screenings of movies/documentaries with Q&A sessions featuring legal authorities, and town halls to allow the public to hear from legal offices.
  • Advocacy & Education Podcasts 1 activity
    • Producing Educational Podcast Content
      Produces various podcast content, featuring discussions on topics such as drug rehabilitation, which are listened to nationally.
  • Continuing Education Credit Approval 1 activity
    • Professional Development Presentations
      Provides presentations that offer attendees Continuing Education (CE), Continuing Legal Education (CLE), or AZPOST credit.
  • Uncategorized 23 activities
    • Advocacy for Fallen Officers
      Submits formal applications to state boards to name public infrastructure after fallen law enforcement officers, such as the application to name an overpass after fallen trooper Juan Cruz.
    • Advocacy for Fallen Officers
      Engages in advocacy efforts, such as submitting a formal application to the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to name a new overpass after fallen trooper Juan Cruz.
    • Advocacy for Fallen Officers
      Submits formal applications to state boards to name public infrastructure, such as overpasses, after fallen law enforcement officers.
    • Advocacy for Fallen Officers
      Submits formal applications to advocate for the recognition of fallen officers, such as applying to name an overpass after fallen trooper Juan Cruz.
    • Advocacy for Public Recognition
      Engages in advocacy efforts to publicly recognize fallen law enforcement officers, such as submitting a formal application to name an overpass after fallen trooper Juan Cruz.
    • Advocating for Public Recognition of Fallen Officers
      Submits formal applications to state boards to name public infrastructure, such as overpasses, after fallen law enforcement officers.
    • Community Engagement Events
      Hosts and participates in various community engagement events, including educational events with Q&A sessions, town halls with legal authorities, and events supporting law enforcement and community initiatives like the DEA Teen Academy, "Shop with a Cop," and Sex Trafficking Awareness events.
    • Community Engagement and Support Events
      Participates in and hosts various community events, including a First Responder Appreciation Raffle, supporting police K9 trials, participating in Sex Trafficking Awareness events, and organizing "Shop with a Cop" events.
    • Community Engagement and Support Events
      Participates in and hosts various community engagement events, including a First Responder Appreciation Raffle, supporting police K9 trials, participating in Sex Trafficking Awareness events, and organizing "Shop with a Cop" events.
    • Facilitating Communication between Law Enforcement and Communities
      Operates a weekly live one-hour radio show, "Law Matters," to create open dialogue between law enforcement and communities, providing insight into officers' daily lives and public safety information. This includes airing Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for law enforcement agencies during radio show breaks.
    • Facilitating Communication through Radio Broadcasts
      Operates a weekly live one-hour radio show, "Law Matters," to foster open dialogue and improve communication between law enforcement and communities, providing insights into officers' daily lives and public safety information. The show also airs Public Service Announcements for law enforcement agencies.
    • Law Enforcement Training Events
      Co-hosts and hosts training events for law enforcement personnel on topics such as Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders, Active Shooter Training, and Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime.
    • Law Enforcement Training Events
      Co-hosts and hosts training events for law enforcement personnel on topics such as Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders, Active Shooter Training, and Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime.
    • Live Radio Show Production
      Operates a weekly live one-hour radio show, "Law Matters," to create open dialogue between law enforcement and communities, providing insight into officers' daily lives and public safety information. The show also airs Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for law enforcement agencies.
    • Live Radio Show Production
      Operates a weekly live one-hour radio show, "Law Matters," to facilitate communication between law enforcement and communities, providing insight into officers' daily lives and public safety information. The show also airs Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for law enforcement agencies.
    • Live Radio Show Production
      Operates a weekly live one-hour radio show, "Law Matters," to create open dialogue between law enforcement and communities, providing insight into officers' daily lives and public safety information. The show also airs Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for law enforcement agencies.
    • Professional Development Presentations
      Provides presentations that offer attendees Continuing Education (CE), Continuing Legal Education (CLE), or Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) credit.
    • Professional Training and Continuing Education
      Provides presentations and co-hosts training events that offer attendees continuing education (CE, CLE, or AZPOSt) credit, covering topics such as Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders, Active Shooter Training, and Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime for law enforcement.
    • Professional Training and Continuing Education
      Provides presentations and co-hosts training events that offer attendees CE, CLE, or AZPOSt credit, covering topics such as Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders, Active Shooter Training, and Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime for law enforcement personnel.
    • Providing Professional Training and Continuing Education
      Offers presentations that provide attendees with CE, CLE, or AZPOSt credit. This includes co-hosting training events on topics such as Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders, Active Shooter Training, and Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime for law enforcement personnel.
    • Providing Professional Training and Continuing Education
      Offers presentations and training events that provide attendees with CE, CLE, or AZPOSt credit, covering topics such as Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders, Active Shooter Training, and Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime for law enforcement personnel.
    • Supporting Community Engagement and Outreach Events
      Participates in and hosts various community engagement events, including the DEA Teen Academy, First Responder Appreciation Raffles, "Shop with a Cop" events, and annual Sex Trafficking Awareness events, to support law enforcement and community initiatives.
    • Youth Engagement and Community Outreach
      Engages with youth and the broader community through specific events such as hosting a DEA Teen Academy, participating in Sex Trafficking Awareness events, and holding "Shop with a Cop" events.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$103
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-38K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +63.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Annette Bertlett — Board Member
  • Brian Parker — Board Member
  • Bruce Barnett — Board Member
  • Jeff Rumsley — Board Member
  • Jimmy Stewart — Board member
  • Roni Ziemba — Board Member
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • ARIZONA FALLEN HERO MEMORIAL RIDERS (AFHMR) Partner — Law Matters participated in their annual event on November 12.
  • AZ Sheriff's Association Partner — Sponsor and supporting organization of Law Matters
  • AZ Sherriff’s Association Partner — Co-hosted a training event on Psychological & Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders.
  • Arizona Complete Health Partner — Mentioned as a local resource aiming to transform community health.
  • Arizona’s Children Association Partner — Supported by Law Matters attending the Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle.
  • CODAC Partner — Discussed by Law Matters as a resource for health, recovery, and wellness services.
  • Compliant Technologies Partner — Sponsor and supporting organization of Law Matters
  • Costco Partner — Sponsor and supporting organization of Law Matters
  • Department of Homeland Security Partner — Collaborated on a public service announcement regarding potential threats following HAMAS attacks on Israel
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Partner — Issued a Public Service Announcement regarding potential threats in the United States.
  • Department of Justice Partner — Works in alignment with the Department of Justice Elder Fraud Initiative.
  • Desert Palm Clinic Community Partners Partner — Mentioned as a partner providing guidance for those struggling with addiction.
  • Diamondback Police Supply Partner — Sponsor and supporting organization of Law Matters
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Partner — Collaborates on the DEA Teen Academy and National Take Back Day initiatives.
  • FBI Partner — Collaborates with the FBI to develop and promote the Law Matters live radio show.
  • FOPA Partner — Includes a representative from FOPA in Tucson on its board, supporting organizational governance and community outreach.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Partner — Collaborated on a public service announcement regarding potential threats following HAMAS attacks on Israel
  • Homeland Security Investigations Partner — Hosted a social media video presentation that Law Matters attended.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Law Matters references IRS resources and collaborates with IRS communications regarding tax fraud prevention
  • Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Partner — Provides an avenue for the public to report fraud, especially elder fraud.
  • La Frontera Partner — Mentioned as a partner for community safety, strength, and health.
  • Mercy Care Partner — Hosted a social media video presentation that Law Matters attended.
  • Oro Valley Police Department Partner — Partnered for Oro Valley National Night Out 2022 and Human Trafficking Awareness event.
  • Pima Federal Credit Union Partner — Hosted a Town Hall at their corporate office and had participants ride for Law Matters in El Tour de Tucson.
  • Pima Federal Credit Union Partner — Location where an award was presented to a retiring Deputy Chief
  • Sherry Partner — Staff member available for direct contact via phone or email.
  • TPD K9 Unit Partner — Recognized the K9 Unit for their deployments and arrests
  • Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Government — Law Matters directs individuals to report IRS impersonation scams and Economic Impact Payment fraud to TIGTA
  • Tucson Police Partner — Partners with Tucson Police to produce the Law Matters live radio show and foster community dialogue.
  • Tucson Police Department Partner — Supported Officer Jeff Rumsley and Tango in the 2023 Desert Dog Police K9 Trials; hosted a social media video presentation; partnered for Oro Valley National Night Out 2022.
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