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PHOENIX LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 680615615 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · pleacharities.org
revenue
$338K
expenses
$214K
net assets
$379K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIME OF NEED, PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTE A POSITIVE IMAGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The PHOENIX LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION (PLEA) is a nonprofit organization that supports law enforcement and the community in Phoenix, Arizona. Through its 906 Foundation, it provides assistance to police officers in need and runs community programs. PLEA also honors fallen officers through events like the Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Classic.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $103K
    TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE, FINANCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Back the Blue Officer Support
Program to support police officers.
Back to School Drive
Community program to assist with back-to-school needs.
Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Classic
Annual golf tournament honoring fallen officers and benefiting the 906 Foundation.
Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship
Scholarship program for Phoenix Police Cadets.
Shop with a Cop
Community program involving police officers and children.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Family & Community Support Programs 6 activities
    • Administer educational and youth outreach programs
      Operates the Tuition Assistance for Police Survivors (TAPS), Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, Back to School, and Shop With a Cop programs to support the children of officers and engage youth in positive community interactions.
    • Administers educational and community support programs
      Operates programs such as Tuition Assistance for Police Survivors (TAPS), Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, Back to School, and Shop With a Cop to support officers' families and community engagement.
    • Administers educational and youth outreach programs
      Operates the Tuition Assistance for Police Survivors (TAPS), Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, Back to School, and Shop With a Cop programs to support officers' families and engage with youth.
    • Providing financial and programmatic support to police officers and their families
      Offers immediate support for funeral expenses, medical costs, travel for critical care, and scholarships for surviving children of officers. Operates programs such as Tuition Assistance for Police Survivors (TAPS), Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, Back to School, and Shop With a Cop, and provides assistance to officers facing hardship. The 906 Foundation has disbursed approximately $3.3 million to various recipients since its inception.
    • Providing financial and programmatic support to police officers and their families
      Offers immediate support for funeral expenses, medical costs, travel for critical care, and scholarships for surviving children of officers. Operates programs such as Tuition Assistance for Police Survivors (TAPS), Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, Back to School, and Shop With a Cop, and provides assistance to officers facing hardship. Since its inception, the 906 Foundation has disbursed approximately $3.3 million to various recipients.
    • Support for Phoenix Police Officers and Families
      Provides immediate financial and other support to Phoenix Police officers and their families, covering funeral expenses, medical costs, travel for critical care, and scholarships for surviving children. This includes assistance for officers facing hardship and programs like Tuition Assistance for Police Survivors (TAPS), Phoenix Police Cadet Scholarship, Back to School, and Shop With a Cop.
  • Golf Event Sponsorship Services 5 activities
    • Provide golf event sponsorships for law enforcement and community participants
      Provides golf foursomes—including carts, apparel, meals, and access to course amenities—for multiple annual events such as the FOMGC Championship and U.S. Open sponsorship events, supporting participation by officers and community members.
    • Provides golf event sponsorships for fundraising
      Supplies golf foursomes with carts, apparel, meals, range access, and goodie bags as part of sponsorship packages for events such as the FOMGC Championship and other fundraising activities.
    • Provides golf event sponsorships for fundraising
      Supplies golf foursomes with carts, apparel, meals, and access to course amenities as part of event sponsorship packages, including for the FOMGC Championship and other fundraising events.
    • Sponsoring golf event participation
      Provides golf foursomes with carts, apparel, meals, and access to golf course amenities or practice facilities for various events, including the FOMGC Championship and U.S. Open sponsorship events. This includes packages with commemorative polos, unlimited range balls, catered lunch, and goodie bags.
    • Sponsoring golf events
      Provides golf foursomes, including carts, apparel, meals, and access to golf course amenities or practice facilities, for participants in various events such as the FOMGC Championship and U.S. Open sponsorship events.
  • Law Enforcement Emergency Financial Assistance 3 activities
    • Deliver emergency financial and family support to officers and their families
      Provides immediate assistance for funeral expenses, medical costs, travel related to critical care, and scholarships for surviving children of officers, as well as support for officers experiencing personal hardship.
    • Offers emergency financial and hardship assistance to officers and families
      Provides immediate support for funeral expenses, medical costs, travel for critical care, scholarships for surviving children, and general hardship assistance to law enforcement officers and their families.
    • Offers emergency financial and hardship assistance to officers and families
      Provides immediate support for funeral expenses, medical costs, critical care travel, and scholarships for surviving children, as well as general assistance to officers facing personal hardship.
  • Community Engagement & Volunteer Mobilization 2 activities
    • Community and Youth Program Contributions
      Contributes to various youth and community programs, and supports local organizations engaged in meaningful work.
    • Fund community and youth initiatives
      Contributes financial and organizational support to youth programs and community organizations, enhancing community engagement and public safety partnerships.
  • General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
    • Disburse charitable funds through the 906 Foundation
      The 906 Foundation has distributed approximately $3.3 million since inception to support law enforcement, survivors, and community programs.
    • Disburses funds through the 906 Foundation
      The 906 Foundation has distributed approximately $3.3 million to various recipients since inception, supporting a range of initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission.
  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Supports youth and community organizations
      Contributes to youth programs and local organizations through funding and capacity-building support to advance community well-being.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$338K
Contributions & grants$336K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$138K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$379K
Cash$359K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$379K
Liquid reserves20.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DARRELL KRIPLEAN TREASURER — $16K
FRANK MARINO SECRETARY — $16K
JOHN MAXWELL DIRECTOR — $16K
TOBY SEXTON VICE PRESIDE — $16K
YVETTE BRO DIRECTOR — $16K
MICHAEL LONDON PRESIDENT 1 $12K
FRANK SMITH JR DIRECTOR — $10K
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • 906 Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the "Horsepower for Heroes Car Show" to support officers and their families.
  • 906 Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the FOMGC Championship event with PLEA to support charitable activities.
  • 906 Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the FOMGC Masters golf event with PLEA to support charitable initiatives.
  • 906 Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the FOMGC Trackman golf event with PLEA to support charitable initiatives.
  • 906 Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the U.S. Open sponsorship initiative with PLEA.
  • 906 Foundation Partner — Collaborates on charitable initiatives and donation programs to support law enforcement officers, families, and communities.
  • 906 Foundation Partner — The Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Classic benefits the 906 Foundation, and PLEA co-hosts the event with them.
  • Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board Partner — Honors fallen peace officers during the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service.
  • Gila River Indian Community Partner — Whirlwind Golf Club is designed to preserve the cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community.
  • Phoenix Police Department Government — Primary law enforcement agency supported by the organization in honoring fallen officers and their service.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — Holds an annual memorial ceremony for fallen officers.
  • Whirlwind Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Classic.