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CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860903179 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.copsarizona.org
revenue
$313K
expenses
$254K
net assets
$901K
employees
0
volunteers
97
program ratio
56%
mission · from form 990

THE ARIZONA CHAPTER OF CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS (COPS), INC. PROVIDES RESOURCES (SEE SCHEDULE O) TO ASSIST IN THE REBUILDING OF THE LIVES OF SURVIVING FAMILIES AND AFFECTED CO-WORKERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS DETERMINED BY FEDERAL CRITERIA. FURTHERMORE, COPS PROVIDES TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ON SURVIVOR VICTIMIZATION ISSUES AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC OF THE NEED TO SUPPORT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION AND ITS SURVIVORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS (C.O.P.S.) Arizona provides resources and support to families and co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The organization offers peer support, grief counseling through various retreats, and financial assistance, aiming to help survivors rebuild their lives. C.O.P.S. Arizona is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $16K
    PROVIDE RETREATS AND CAMPS FOR SURVIVORS OF FALLEN OFFICERS ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
  2. #2 $47K
    PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PRINTED MATERIALS, FLOWERS, FUNERAL BAGS AND OTHER ITEMS AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT POLICE OFFICERS.
named programs · 20 · from sources

what they call their work

Adult Children's Retreat
A retreat for surviving adult children (21+) of fallen officers and their partners, offering peer support and counseling from licensed mental health professionals.
Annual Social Events
Hosts events like the end-of-year Holiday Party to bring surviving family members and co-workers together.
Co-Workers Retreat
A retreat for surviving co-workers (21+) of fallen officers, providing support from other law enforcement officers who have experienced a line-of-duty death.
Co-Workers for Couples Retreat
A retreat for surviving co-workers (21+) and their partners, allowing couples to discuss grief and gain understanding.
Extended Family Retreat
A retreat for surviving extended family members (21+) and their partners, offering a stress-free environment for grief processing and access to mental health professionals.
Fiancés and Significant Others Retreat
A retreat for surviving fiancés, significant others, and life partners (21+) of fallen officers to cope with altered life plans and missed opportunities.
Kids Camp
A camp for surviving children (6-14) of fallen officers, providing age-appropriate grief counseling sessions with licensed mental health professionals.
Law Enforcement Agency Training
Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member.
Outward Bound Adventure
An adventure-based program for teenagers and young adults (15-20) who are children of fallen officers, designed to inspire character development and self-discovery.
Parents Retreat
A retreat for surviving parents and step-parents of fallen officers, providing support from peers who understand the gravity of their loss.
Peer-Support
Offers peer support to surviving family members and co-workers.
Police Week Orientation
Provides orientation for new surviving family members and co-workers.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance through scholarships.
Siblings Retreat
A retreat for surviving siblings (21+) and their partners, offering an opportunity to express themselves with peers who understand their feelings.
Spouses Retreat
A retreat for surviving spouses of fallen officers, providing support and bonding with peers who understand their altered life plans.
Spouses for Couples Retreat
A retreat for surviving spouses (21+) and their new partners, providing a safe space to recognize each other's struggles in grief.
Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat
Co-hosted with Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation, this retreat is for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family of law enforcement suicide.
Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat
Co-hosted with Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation, this retreat is for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family of law enforcement suicide.
Trial and Parole Support
Provides support during trial and parole processes for survivors.
Young Adults Camp
A camp for surviving children and siblings (15-20) of fallen officers, encouraging bonding and support among peers.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Survivor Retreats 21 activities
    • Adult Children's Weekend Retreat
      Plans and hosts a retreat for surviving adult children (21+) and their partners, featuring group and one-on-one counseling by licensed mental health professionals, peer support, and recreational activities such as ceramics, kayaking, paintball, and sailing.
    • Adult Children’s Retreat (Age 21+)
      Hosts a retreat for surviving adult children (21+) and their partners, featuring peer support, group counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, one-on-one counseling upon request, and recreational activities such as ceramics, kayaking, paintball, and sailing.
    • Co-Workers Retreats (Individual and Couples)
      Plans and hosts retreats for surviving active or retired co-workers (21+) of fallen officers, including a Co-Workers Weekend and a Co-Workers for Couples Retreat, featuring facilitated mental health sessions, peer support, and recreational activities such as zip lining, skeet shooting, and pontoon boat fishing.
    • Co-Workers and Co-Workers for Couples Retreats
      Hosts retreats for surviving active or retired co-workers (21+) of fallen officers, including a version for those attending with partners, featuring facilitated mental health sessions, peer support, recreational activities (zip lining, skeet shooting, pontoon boat fishing), and transportation from St. Louis Lambert Airport to the retreat location.
    • Extended Family and Siblings Retreats
      Hosts dedicated retreats for surviving extended family members (21+), including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and grandchildren, as well as a Siblings Retreat for surviving siblings and their partners, offering peer support, counseling, and community-building activities.
    • Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat
      Operates a retreat for surviving fiancés and significant others (21+) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, providing a supportive environment for grief processing, peer connection, and emotional healing.
    • Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat
      Operates a retreat specifically for surviving fiancés and significant others (21+) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, providing a supportive space for connection, peer support, and healing.
    • Parents Retreat
      Hosts a retreat for surviving parents and step-parents of fallen officers, welcoming both couples and single parents, to provide peer support, counseling, and a space for shared healing and remembrance.
    • Parents, Siblings, and Extended Family Retreats
      Hosts dedicated retreats for surviving parents (including step-parents), siblings, and extended family members (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws) and their partners (21+), offering peer support, counseling, and community-building in a retreat setting.
    • Peer Support and Counseling Services
      Provides peer support, group counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, and one-on-one counseling upon request across multiple retreats and programs, including Kids Camp, Adult Children’s Retreat, and Co-Workers Weekend.
    • Provide Retreats for Survivors of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
      The organization plans and hosts various retreats tailored to different survivor groups, including co-workers, adult children, young adults, kids, extended family, fiancés, significant others, parents, siblings, and spouses of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. These retreats offer grief counseling, peer support, and recreational activities.
    • Spouses Retreats (Individual and Couples)
      Operates retreats for surviving spouses of fallen officers, including a Spouses Retreat and a Spouses for Couples Retreat (for spouses and their new partners), providing peer support, counseling, and opportunities for connection and healing.
    • Spouses and Spouses for Couples Retreats
      Operates retreats for surviving spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, including a version for those attending with new partners, providing peer support, counseling opportunities, and a supportive environment for healing and connection.
    • Suicide Survivor Retreats
      Co-hosts summer and fall retreats specifically for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members of law enforcement suicide victims.
    • Suicide Survivor Retreats
      Co-hosts summer and fall retreats specifically for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members of law enforcement suicide victims.
    • Suicide Survivor Retreats
      Co-hosts summer and fall retreats specifically for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members of law enforcement suicide victims.
    • Suicide Survivors Retreats (Summer and Fall)
      Co-hosts biannual retreats (summer and fall) for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members of law enforcement officers who died by suicide, offering peer support, counseling, and community healing.
    • Suicide Survivors Retreats (Summer and Fall)
      Co-hosts biannual retreats (Summer and Fall) for surviving family members—including parents, siblings, grandparents, and extended family—of law enforcement officers who died by suicide, offering specialized peer support, counseling, and community healing.
    • Support Retreats for Survivors of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
      Plans and hosts various retreats tailored to different survivor groups (e.g., adult children, co-workers, parents, spouses, siblings, fiancés, significant others, extended family, and young adults) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. These retreats provide peer support, group and one-on-one counseling facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, and recreational activities.
    • Support Retreats for Survivors of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
      Plans and hosts various retreats tailored to different survivor groups (e.g., adult children, co-workers, parents, siblings, spouses, fiancés, significant others, extended family, and young adults) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. These retreats provide peer support, group and one-on-one counseling facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, and recreational activities.
    • Support Retreats for Survivors of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
      Plans and hosts various retreats tailored to different survivor groups (e.g., adult children, co-workers, parents, spouses, siblings, fiancés, significant others, extended family, and young adults) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. These retreats provide peer support, group and one-on-one counseling facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, and recreational activities.
  • Law Enforcement Line-of-Duty Death Response Training 6 activities
    • Law Enforcement Agency Training and Assistance
      Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to effectively respond to the tragic loss of a member of their profession.
    • Law Enforcement Agency Training and Assistance
      Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession.
    • Law Enforcement Agency Training and Assistance
      Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession.
    • Law Enforcement Agency Training and Support
      Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on appropriate responses to the death of an officer in the line of duty, helping departments support survivors and manage line-of-duty death protocols.
    • Law Enforcement Agency Training and Support
      Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on appropriate responses to the death of an officer in the line of duty, helping departments support affected families and co-workers.
    • Provide Training and Assistance to Law Enforcement Agencies
      The organization offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to respond effectively to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession.
  • Targeted Scholarships for Specific Populations 6 activities
    • Provide Financial Assistance for Education
      The organization awards scholarships of $1,000 per semester, up to a maximum of $8,000 per recipient, to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs. Five scholarships are awarded each semester to full-time students.
    • Scholarship Program for Survivors
      Awards five scholarships per semester, up to $1,000 per semester and a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding, to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs.
    • Scholarship Program for Survivors
      Awards five scholarships per semester, up to $1,000 per semester and a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding, to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs.
    • Survivor Scholarship Program
      Awards $1,000 per semester to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs, with a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding per recipient. Five scholarships are awarded per semester.
    • Survivor Scholarship Program
      Awards $1,000 per semester to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs, with a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding per recipient. Five scholarships are awarded per semester to full-time students.
    • Survivor Scholarship Program
      Awards five scholarships per semester, up to $1,000 per semester and a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding, to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs.
  • Claims and Reimbursement Processing 4 activities
    • Process Reimbursement Requests
      The organization accepts and processes reimbursement requests with supporting documentation through an online submission process, providing forms for individuals to submit.
    • Reimbursement Processing for Survivors
      Provides and accepts online submission of reimbursement forms with supporting documentation for individuals.
    • Reimbursement Processing for Survivors
      Provides and accepts online submission of reimbursement forms with supporting documentation for eligible individuals.
    • Reimbursement Program for Survivors
      Provides reimbursement forms and accepts online reimbursement requests with supporting documentation from individuals, supporting survivors with financial recovery for eligible expenses.
  • Youth Leadership & Counselor Training Camps 3 activities
    • Kids Camp for Children of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
      Operates a Kids Camp for surviving children (ages 6-14) and their parent or legal guardian of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The camp provides age-appropriate grief counseling sessions facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, along with outdoor adventures and classic summer camp activities.
    • Kids Camp for Surviving Children (Ages 6-14)
      Operates an annual camp for surviving children (ages 6-14) and their parent or legal guardian, featuring age-appropriate grief counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, outdoor adventures, summer camp activities (swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, campfire skits, ropes courses), and cabin lodging with peers to foster bonding.
    • Kids Camp for Surviving Children (Ages 6–14)
      Operates an annual camp for surviving children (ages 6–14) and their parent or legal guardian, featuring age-appropriate grief counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, outdoor adventures, summer camp activities (e.g., swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, campfire skits, ropes courses), and cabin lodging with peers to foster bonding.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Social Transportation 3 activities
    • Transportation Assistance for Retreat Attendees
      Arranges transportation for retreat participants from major airports (including St. Louis Lambert Airport and Jacksonville Airport) to retreat locations such as YMCA Trout Lodge and Epworth By The Sea.
    • Transportation Assistance for Retreat Participants
      Arranges transportation for retreat attendees from major airports (including St. Louis Lambert Airport and Jacksonville Airport) to retreat locations such as YMCA Trout Lodge and Epworth By The Sea.
    • Transportation Assistance for Retreats
      Arranges and provides transportation for attendees from designated airports (St. Louis Lambert Airport, Jacksonville Airport) to retreat locations.
  • Family Resource Fairs and Community Events 1 activity
    • Annual Social Events for Survivors
      Hosts annual social events such as a Holiday Party to bring together surviving family members and co-workers for connection, peer support, and community building.
  • Forensic Victim Support Services 1 activity
    • Peer Support and Counseling Services
      Provides ongoing peer support, group counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, and one-on-one counseling upon request during retreats and events. Also offers police week orientation for new survivors and trial and parole support.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Annual Social and Orientation Events
      Hosts annual social events such as a Holiday Party and provides Police Week orientation for new surviving family members and co-workers, offering peer support, trial and parole support, and community integration opportunities.
    • Benefits Assistance and Resource Provision
      Provides resources and direct support to help survivors rebuild their lives, including assistance with benefits paperwork through local chapter members, particularly in the Arizona chapter.
    • Benefits Assistance and Resource Support
      Provides resources and direct assistance to survivors in rebuilding their lives, including help with completing benefit-related paperwork, particularly through the Arizona chapter.
    • General Survivor Support Services
      Provides comprehensive support to over 300 families of fallen law enforcement officers, including police week orientation, peer-support, trial and parole support, and assistance with benefits paperwork. The organization also hosts annual social events like a Holiday Party.
    • National Survivor Support Services
      Provides comprehensive hands-on programs to over 54,000 survivors and their families through more than 50 chapters nationwide, serving spouses, children, parents, siblings, significant others, and co-workers of fallen officers.
    • Offer Support Services for Survivors
      The organization provides various support services to over 300 families of fallen law enforcement officers, including police week orientation, peer support, trial and parole support, and annual social events like a Holiday Party. The Arizona chapter also assists survivors with paperwork for benefits.
    • Survivor Support Services
      Provides police week orientation for new surviving family members and co-workers, offers peer-support, and provides trial and parole support. The organization also hosts annual social events, such as a Holiday Party, for surviving family members and co-workers, and assists with paperwork related to benefits.
    • Survivor Support Services
      Provides comprehensive support services to over 300 families of fallen law enforcement officers, including police week orientation, peer-support, trial and parole support, and assistance with benefits paperwork. The organization also hosts annual social events like a Holiday Party.
    • Young Adults Camp and Outward Bound Adventure (Ages 15-20)
      Operates a Young Adults Camp and an Outward Bound Adventure program for surviving children and siblings (ages 15-20), offering structured peer support, outdoor challenges, and age-appropriate programming to support healing and connection.
    • Young Adults Camp and Outward Bound Adventure (Ages 15–20)
      Operates a Young Adults Camp and an Outward Bound Adventure program for surviving children and siblings (ages 15–20), offering structured peer support, challenging outdoor activities, and opportunities for emotional growth and connection among survivors.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$313K
Contributions & grants$304K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising35%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$57K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$905K
Cash$904K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$901K
Liquid reserves42.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +55.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANA TIRADO — TREASURER
  • BETH COLEMAN — VP OF TRUSTEES & VOLUNTEERS
  • CATHY HOBBS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CHIEF LARRY HALL — VP AGENCY LIAISON
  • JAMES W WARRINER — PRESIDENT
  • MARIE DRYER — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • TAMMY LAZINSKY — SECRETARY AS OF 4-2021
  • TIFFANY CORTEZ — SECRETARY UNTIL 4-2021
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Become a Sponsor Partner — Invites organizations and individuals to sponsor the scholarship program.
  • C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information and potentially travel assistance for Kids Camp.
  • C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information and potentially travel assistance for retreat attendees.
  • C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information regarding travel assistance for the Adult Children's Retreat.
  • C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information regarding travel assistance for the Young Adults Camp.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
  • National C.O.P.S. Network — Local chapters are governed by and follow the by-laws established by National C.O.P.S. in addition to chapter by-laws.
  • Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center Partner — Hosts the C.O.P.S. Kids Camp.
  • Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation Partner — Co-hosts Suicide Survivors Summer and Fall Retreats.
  • Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat and Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat for families of law enforcement suicide.
  • X Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
  • YMCA Trout Lodge Partner — Hosts the C.O.P.S. Co-Workers Weekend retreat.
  • YMCA Trout Lodge Partner — Serves as the location for the Adult Children's Retreat.