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Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc

The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. is a youth service organization providing the youth of Jacksonville, Florida with an alternative to crime, violence, and drug abuse; provide …

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Jacksonville, FL EIN 237323006 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc

Empowering Jacksonville’s Youth Through Community Building bridges between law enforcement and community through sports, education, and mentorship programs that inspire positive change. Years serving local youth 0 Youth served annually 0 Youth promoted to the next grade 0 % Strengthening Jacksonville, One Relationship at a Time JaxPAL is dedicated to enriching the lives of children […]

Founded
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. is a youth service organization providing the youth of Jacksonville, Florida with an alternative to crime, violence, and drug abuse; provide a comunication link between youth and police officers; and provide a forum for police officers and citizens to work together to solve juvenile problems.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($1.8 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237323006. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.

Based on official tax filings, Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $725K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 77%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Empowering Jacksonville’s Youth Through Community Building bridges between law enforcement and community through sports, education, and mentorship programs that inspire positive change. Years serving local youth 0 Youth served annually 0 Youth promoted to the next grade 0 % Strengthening Jacksonville, One Relationship at a Time JaxPAL is dedicated to enriching the lives of children […] Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237323006, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MA
Mary Bishop
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam W•••
Secretary
AL
Alex A•••••
President
AS
Assistant C•••• L•••••• B•••••
Board Member
AS
Assistant C•••• M• H••••••
Board Member
BR
Bryan D••••
Board Member
DA
Darrin W•••••••
Vice President
DE
Debbie M•••••••
Board Member
DE
Denise B•••••
Board Member
DE
Derek M••••••••
Vice President
JA
Jackie G••••
Board Member
JE
Jeffrey B•••
Treasurer
JE
Jennifer S•••
Secretary
KI
Kim O••••••
Board Member
MA
Maruice G••••
Board Member
MA
Mary B•••••
Executive Dir.
SH
Shamika B•••• W•••••
Vice President
SH
Sheriff M••• W•••••••
Board Member
SH
Sheriff T• W•••••
Board Member
ST
Stephen C•••••
Vice President
VE
Veronica S••••••••••••••
Board Member
VI
Victor C•••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc This page 69 $2.2 million 100%
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc

What is Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc?
Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jacksonville, United States. Empowering Jacksonville’s Youth Through Community Building bridges between law enforcement and community through sports, education, and mentorship programs that inspire positive change. Years serving local youth 0 Youth served annually 0 Youth promoted to the next grade 0 % Strengthening Jacksonville, One Relationship at a Time JaxPAL is dedicated to enriching the lives of children […]
When was Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc founded?
Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc was founded in 1972.
Who leads Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc?
Mary Bishop serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc located?
Headquartered in Jacksonville, United States.
What is Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc trustworthy?
Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237323006.
What is Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc's website?
http://www.jaxpal.org