irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
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named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Legislative Advocacy
APA sponsors, supports, or opposes state legislation affecting law enforcement and public safety personnel, focusing on officer rights, compensation, pensions, and operational protections.
Officer Bill of Rights
Initiative to ensure due process for officers in administrative investigations, including restrictions on polygraph use and requirements for timely investigation procedures.
Pay and Benefits Advocacy
Efforts to secure salary increases and retirement benefits for law enforcement and corrections officers through legislative appropriations and pension reforms.
Survivor Benefits Expansion
Advocacy for tuition benefits and enhanced pension provisions for families of officers who die by suicide after duty-related PTSD.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Legal Defense Fund Management 3 activities
- Legal Defense Fund for Law Enforcement MembersManages a Legal Defense Fund with over $30,000,000 in cash reserves to provide uncapped criminal and civil legal protection for members involved in incidents within the scope of employment, including coverage for investigators, expert witnesses, polygraphers, court reporters, and court costs across local, state, and federal investigations.
- Legal Defense Fund for Law Enforcement MembersManages a Legal Defense Fund with over $30 million in cash reserves to provide criminal and civil legal protection to members involved in incidents within the scope of employment, including full coverage for investigators, expert witnesses, polygraphers, court reporters, and court costs. Provides ongoing legal support through experienced attorneys who monitor cases, review documents, and ensure adequate representation.
- Legal Defense Fund for Law Enforcement MembersManages a Legal Defense Fund with over $30 million in cash reserves to provide criminal and civil legal protection to members involved in incidents within the scope of employment, including full coverage for investigators, expert witnesses, polygraphers, court reporters, and court costs. Provides experienced attorneys to monitor cases, answer questions, review legal documents, and identify conflicts or inadequate representation, even when members are already defended by their employer.
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First Responder Legislative Advocacy 3 activities
- Legislative Advocacy and Bill SponsorshipActs as the largest legislative voice for law enforcement in Arizona by sponsoring and supporting state legislation, including HB 1461 (protecting promoted officers from termination during probation), SB 1232 (allowing direct affidavit-based arrest warrants), and HB 2689 (enabling retirees to retain cancer insurance coverage).
- Legislative Advocacy and Bill SponsorshipActs as the largest legislative voice for law enforcement in Arizona by sponsoring and supporting legislation such as HB 1461 (protecting promoted officers from termination during probation), SB 1232 (allowing direct affidavit-based arrest warrants), and HB 2689 (extending cancer insurance coverage for retirees).
- Legislative Advocacy and Candidate EndorsementsServes as the largest legislative voice for law enforcement in Arizona by endorsing candidates for Federal, State, County, and Municipal Offices based on their support for law enforcement, corrections, detention, and probation officers, and by sponsoring or supporting key legislation such as HB 1461, SB 1232, and HB 2689.
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Law Enforcement Association Support 3 activities
- Organizational Capacity Building and Incorporation SupportProvided support for the incorporation of law enforcement-related associations, including the Arizona Police Association (incorporated October 12, 1994) and the Arizona Corrections Association (incorporated June 2009).
- Organizational Incorporation and Capacity SupportProvided support for the incorporation of the Arizona Police Association in 1994 and assisted in the formation of the Arizona Corrections Association in 2009, contributing to institutional capacity-building within public safety sectors.
- Organizational Incorporation and Structural SupportProvided assistance in the incorporation of the Arizona Police Association (APA) in 1994 and the Arizona Corrections Association (ACA) in 2009, supporting the formal establishment of key law enforcement organizations in the state.
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Charity Golf Tournament Sponsorship 2 activities
- Golf Event for Law Enforcement SupportOrganizes an annual golf event at Wigwam Golf Club that provides registered golfers with green fees, golf cart, range balls, lunch, and a swag bag; sponsors include provision of four golf foursomes as part of sponsorship packages, with proceeds supporting law enforcement.
- Golf Tournament for Law Enforcement SupportOrganizes an annual golf event at Wigwam Golf Club that includes green fees, golf carts, range balls, lunch, and swag bags for registered participants, with sponsorship packages that include four golf foursomes, to raise support for law enforcement.
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Candidate Endorsements by Professional Groups 2 activities
- Law Enforcement Candidate Endorsement ProgramEndorses candidates for Federal, State, County, and Municipal Offices based on their support for Arizona law enforcement, corrections, detention, and probation officers, serving as a key mechanism for political advocacy and accountability.
- Law Enforcement Candidate Endorsement ProgramEndorses candidates for Federal, State, County, and Municipal Offices based on their support for Arizona law enforcement, corrections, detention, and probation officers, serving as a key mechanism for political advocacy.
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Legal Representation for Public Safety Employees 1 activity
- Independent Legal Monitoring for MembersProvides an experienced attorney to monitor cases, answer legal questions, review documents, and identify conflicts or inadequate representation for members, even when they are already represented by their employing agency.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fundraising Golf Event for Law Enforcement SupportOrganizes an annual golf event at Wigwam Golf Club that includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, lunch, and a swag bag for registered participants, with proceeds supporting law enforcement in Arizona.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$250K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$248K99%
Investment income$5780%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$239K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$183K
Cash$183K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$137K
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE CLURE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $55K |
| JUSTIN HARRIS | PRESIDENT | — | $6K |
board members · 20
- ART DELCUETO — DIRECTOR
- BEN FISK — DIRECTOR
- CLINTON ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID JONES — DIRECTOR
- DOUG JONES — DIRECTOR
- JASON WINSKY — DIRECTOR
- JASON WOLIVER — DIRECTOR
- JEFF HAWKINS — DIRECTOR
- JIM RIMMER — DIRECTOR
- LUIS APONTE — DIRECTOR
- MARK RIDLEY — DIRECTOR
- MATT MEDINA — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL OLIVER — DIRECTOR
- MIGUEL ACEVEDO — DIRECTOR
- MIKE COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- MIKE FANE — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA CRAMER — DIRECTOR
- PHIL MULHERIN — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD KRABER — DIRECTOR
- ROB FERRARO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Arizona Corrections Association (ACA) Partner — Incorporated with the assistance of the APA and PLEA in June 2009.
- Arizona Probation Officers Association Partner — Included in the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Arizona (CLEAA) which joined the APA in 2012.
- Associated Highway Patrolman of Arizona Partner — Plank member association of the APA.
- Combined Law Enforcement Association of Arizona (CLEAA) Partner — Joined the APA in 2012, representing southern Arizona associations including the Arizona Probation Officers Association.
- Mesa Police Association Partner — Plank member association of the APA.
- National Association of Police Organization (NAPO) Network — Many APA member groups belong to NAPO, which provides a national voice in Washington.
- National Border Patrol local #2544 (Tucson) Partner — Member of the APA, benefiting from its state capital representation.
- Northern Arizona Law Enforcement Association (NALEA) Partner — Joined the APA in 2015, bringing multiple law enforcement associations.
- Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Partner — The Legal Defense Fund is one of the many products that PORAC offers to its membership.
- Peoria Police Officers Association Partner — Plank member association of the APA.
- Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) Partner — Initiated discussions to form a statewide association and was a plank member of the APA.
- Tucson Police Officers Association Partner — Plank member association of the APA.
- U S Customs and Border Protection CH.16 Partner — Member of the APA, benefiting from its state capital representation.
- Wigwam Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the Arizona Police Association's golf event.