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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0974643

ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ARVADA, CO 80002

Financials

$79K$9K2024$515K$36K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$514,523$36,191$478,332$548,147$0$548,147
December 31, 2024990-EZ$79,056$9,241$69,815$69,815–$69,815
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$511,980
of which government grants
$100,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,543
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,807
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$100
Program services (functional)
$24,125
Management and general (functional)
$2,032
Fundraising (functional)
$10,034

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$69,815
Total assets, end of year
$548,147
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$548,147
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,524
Net assets with donor restrictions
$490,623
Gross receipts
$514,523
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
CO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Edward CoxDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Patty DeLorenzoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
John GaravagliaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David KeaniniDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jordan KesslerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jennifer MorettiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Terri VakoffDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mandy Beesley WeinstockDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Noel DatkoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Heather SpeaksDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Charles LenoreChairman of the Board and President
Officer
15$0
Lee PinoverVice President
Officer
2$0
Deborah HinzChief Marketing Officer and Secretary
Officer
4$0
Chester KurtzTreasurer
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles LenoreBoard Chair and Secretary15$0
Luanne WilliamsVice Chair and Director1$0
Jennifer MeyersTreasurer and Director2$0
Deborah HinzDirector4$0
Lee PinoverDirector2$0
David KeaniniDirector1$0
Jennifer MorettiDirector1$0
Marc WilliamsDirector1$0
David JonesDirector1$0
Patty DeLorenzoDirector1$0
John GaravagliaDirector1$0
Michael MartinezDirector1$0
Terri VakoffDirector1$0
Amanda Beesley WeinstockDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8101 RALSTON RD, ARVADA, CO 80002-2439
In care of
% CHARLES LENORE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Chester Kurtz, 7574 Russell Ct, Arvada, CO 80007
Signed the 990
Chester Kurtz, Treasurer
Phone
(720) 893-1178
Return prepared by
KURTZ FARGO LLP

Mission

The Arvada Police Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to promote the partnerships between the Arvada Police Department and the community, and to support the Department in its mission of providing exceptional police service.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Arvada Police Honor Garden - The organization is building a memorial in the City of Arvada to honor the four police officers who lost their lives serving the community.As of December 31, 2025, the Foundation raised $452,590 for the construction of the Honor Garden and incurred $59,959 of construction costs. These costs were capitalized as construction in progress and are included in Other Assets on Part X, Balance Sheet. Upon completion in 2026, the remaining funds will be capitalized, and the full asset will be transferred to the City of Arvada.
    Expenses $3,084 · revenue $452,590
  • Heroes and Helpers - The program pairs Arvada school resource officers with parents of children in under-resourced communities to buy holiday gifts for their kids.
    Expenses $4,749 · revenue $5,000
  • Family Day 2025 - The foundation sponsored a Family Day for employees of the Arvada Police Department and their families at a local park, including lunch, a bounce house, and face painting.
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • E-470, Breakfast with the Chief, Therapy K-9 Program
    Expenses $11,292 · grants $7,807 · revenue $54,390

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-0974643
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$548,147
Income (IRS master file)
$514,523

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$514,523$36,191$548,147XML
990-EZDecember 2024$79,056$9,241$69,815XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-0974643).

Questions about ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION is 99-0974643.
Is ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Chester Kurtz.
Who are the officers and directors of ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ARVADA POLICE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $514,523, expenses of $36,191 and total assets of $548,147 at year end.

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