# Police Athletic League of Philadelphia

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134. EIN 23-1507837. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/231507837-police-athletic-league-of-philadelphia

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Pal is "cops helping kids", a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and contribute to the overall quality of life in philadelphia.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231507837/202641979349300544/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O200)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1949
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $3,110,457 | $3,944,651 | $11,094,672 | $9,223,308 | 73 | 108 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231507837/202641979349300544/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $3,416,362 | $3,312,221 | $10,946,693 | $9,420,936 | 43 | 107 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231507837/202401949349300330/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $2,622,233 | $2,797,002 | $10,106,564 | $8,974,780 | 56 | 107 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231507837/202331959349301703/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $2,944,872 | $2,530,977 | $10,939,935 | $10,105,653 | 93 | 185 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231507837/202241939349302114/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $2,549,452 (65%), management $753,067 (19%), fundraising $642,132 (16%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $2,687,590, program fees $0, investment income $426,799.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +1% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 348 youth development nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $3,110,457 is in the top 10% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Police Athletic League of Philadelphia's EIN?**

Police Athletic League of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1507837. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Police Athletic League of Philadelphia a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Police Athletic League of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1949. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Police Athletic League of Philadelphia tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Police Athletic League of Philadelphia as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Police Athletic League of Philadelphia do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Pal is "cops helping kids", a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and contribute to the overall quality of life in philadelphia." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Police Athletic League of Philadelphia take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Police Athletic League of Philadelphia reported total revenue of $3,110,457 and total expenses of $3,944,651 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.