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EIN 85-2871752

Citizens Behind the Badge

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
1
City
Mclean
State
Virginia
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
I01: Crime and Legal-Related Alliances and Advocacy
Description
Citizens Behind the Badge aims to end the misguided movement to defund and defame police and support law enforcement professionals in keeping America safe. The organization educates the public, legislators, and regulators on the financial crises of law enforcement communities caused by the "defund the police" movement pursued in urban areas.
Total revenues
$4,147,500
2023
Total expenses
$4,147,859
2023
Total assets
$165,642
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Citizens Behind the Badge

Public outreach- educate the general public, legislators and regulators on the law enforcement communities' financial crises related to the "defund the police" movement being pursued in many of our nation's urban communities and to seek the general public's attitudes and concerns regarding law enforcement's activities. To encourage development of industry safety programs and training regiments. Monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory activity affecting law enforcement and thereby, represent the law enforcement's interests to elected officials.

Who funds Citizens Behind the Badge

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lennert Erickson FoundationAssist With Charitable Purpose$1,000
Aa Batarse FoundationCash Donation To Public Charity$500
Napolitano Family FoundationGeneral$100
...and 7 more grants received

Financials for Citizens Behind the Badge

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,147,500
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,147,500

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Lennert Erickson Foundation
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
October 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCrime and legal aid organizations
Issues
Human servicesCrime and law
Characteristics
Political advocacyNational level
General information
Address
1360 Beverly Rd 305
Mclean, VA 22101
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
behindbadge.org/ 
Phone
(703) 901-6867
IRS details
EIN
85-2871752
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I01: Crime and Legal-Related Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0273352
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
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