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CN Advisory: Moderate Concern

American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens

We honor those who serve and protect

one star

62.17

6350 Horizon Drive Titusville, FL 32780
tel: (321) 264-0911   Web Site
EIN: 52-1127259

Board Leadership
Brian Smith
President

CEO
Barry Shepherd
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
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On October 11, 2018, KDLT reported on the charges of improper conduct allegedly taking place at American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens in an article titled, "Minnesota AG Sues Florida Charity Over Allegedly Misleading Donors." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory as the allegations have yet to be confirmed. For more information regarding this matter, please see the KDLT article.

  • In December of 2019, AFPCC entered into a Consent Judgment with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. For more information, please see the Consent Judgement.

This charity has received a Moderate Concern Advisory due to an open or pending investigation regarding allegations of possible illegal activity, improper conduct, organizational mismanagement, or other matters of concern. Please note that this investigation has not concluded and that the allegations being investigated have not been confirmed by the U.S. legal system. Charity Navigator aims to provide donors and users with as much information as possible in order to make an informed giving decision. This advisory will be updated once we become aware that the investigation is completed. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors of sources used for the reported information, and not those of Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is not responsible for the nature or content of the information presented through such external sources and websites. For more information on how or when we decide to publish a CN Advisory, please review our methodology.
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 62.17 one star
  Financial 49.62 zero star
  Accountability & Transparency 82.00 three stars
This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1960, the American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC) assists family members and children of officers killed in the line of duty through programs of compassion, scholarship and gifts, and assists in the process of adjustment after the loss of a loved one. AFP&CC also promotes the training of police reserves; encourages a free exchange of information between men and women presently engaged in law enforcement and reserves; encourages citizens interested in volunteer law enforcement to involve themselves in their communities; aids in the national civil defense program in the event of any natural disaster or in time of war for the protection of life and property; and educates the public about the contribution made to society throughout history by law enforcement personnel.

Founded in 1960, the American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC) assists family members and children of officers killed in the line of duty through programs of compassion, scholarship and gifts, and assists in the process of adjustment after the loss of a loved one. AFP&CC also promotes the training of police reserves; encourages a free exchange of information between men and women presently engaged in law enforcement and reserves; encourages citizens interested in volunteer law enforcement to involve themselves in their communities; aids in the national civil defense program in the event of any natural disaster or in time of war for the protection of life and property; and educates the public about the contribution made to society throughout history by law enforcement personnel.

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Financial

zero star

49.62

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

82.00

This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 51.5%
  Administrative Expenses 10.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 37.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.40
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.08
  Program Expenses Growth -0.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 55.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (FL) 62.17 one star
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation (LA) 89.97 three stars
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (MD) 91.50 four stars
100 Club of Arizona (AZ) 90.06 four stars
FDNY Foundation (NY) 95.07 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,581,629
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $3,581,629
   Program Service Revenue $11,780
Total Primary Revenue $3,593,409
   Other Revenue $66,543
TOTAL REVENUE $3,659,952
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,039,423
   Administrative Expenses $585,271
   Fundraising Expenses $1,495,998
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,120,692
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-460,740
   
Net Assets $345,826

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Education $1,725,467 84.6%
Police Family Survivors Fund $313,956 15.4%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 02/01/2020 62.17 one star
2018-06 07/01/2019 67.38 one star
2018-06 06/01/2019 68.79 one star
-- 10/26/2018 --Moderate Concern Advisory

On October 11, 2018, KDLT reported on the charges of improper conduct allegedly taking place at American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens in an article titled, "Minnesota AG Sues Florida Charity Over Allegedly Misleading Donors." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory as the allegations have yet to be confirmed. For more information regarding this matter, please see the KDLT article.
2017-06 12/01/2017 70.02 two stars
2016-06 10/01/2017 69.13 one star
2016-06 09/01/2017 68.81 one star
2016-06 08/01/2017 68.06 one star
2016-06 12/01/2016 28.78 zero star
2015-06 06/01/2016 25.31 zero star
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 12/22/2015 25.31 zero star
2014-06 07/01/2015 25.31 zero star
2013-06 02/01/2014 24.84 zero star
2012-06 02/01/2013 24.60 zero star
2011-06 05/01/2012 62.03 one star
2010-06 10/01/2011 63.66 one star
2010-06 09/20/2011 65.18 one star
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 05/01/2011 56.31 one star
2009-06 06/01/2010 53.90 zero star
2008-06 03/01/2009 65.22 one star
2007-06 02/01/2008 65.29 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1127259
Name in IRS Master File AMERICAN FEDERATION OF POLICE AND CONCERNED CITIZENS INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1978
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2019
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title Compensation from Affiliates
Not compensated -- Barry Shepherd Chief Executive Officer $108,598
Other Salaries of Note
Not compensated -- Brent Shepherd Chief Financial Officer $109,348

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (FL) 62.17 one star
Atlanta Police Foundation (GA) 91.22 four stars
Los Angeles Police Foundation (CA) 93.57 four stars
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (MD) 93.91 four stars
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation (LA) 89.97 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens
6350 Horizon Drive
Titusville, FL 32780
tel: (321) 264-0911
fax: (321) 264-0033
EIN: 52-1127259

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Board Leadership

Brian Smith
President

CEO

Barry Shepherd
Chief Executive Officer

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