# Shop With a Cop

Youth mentoring nonprofit in Bay City, Texas 77414. EIN 81-2606412. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our purpose is to assist youth into becoming successful adults by way of developing a positive rapport and trust with local law enforcement through programs that provide recognition, rewards, and mentoring within a safe and secure environment. We also support injured and fallen law enforcement officers and families by reducing their financial burden.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812606412/202600779349201025/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth mentoring (IRS activity code O30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $32,415 | $15,995 | $140,545 | $140,545 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812606412/202600779349201025/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $13,036, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Bay City.
- Revenue $32,415 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Matagorda County, Texas: about 9,431 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
- 22 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bay City: 7 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/bay-city
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Shop With a Cop's EIN?**

Shop With a Cop's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2606412. 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 Shop With a Cop a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Shop With a Cop in Bay City, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Shop With a Cop tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Shop With a Cop 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 Shop With a Cop do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Our purpose is to assist youth into becoming successful adults by way of developing a positive rapport and trust with local law enforcement through programs that provide recognition, rewards, and mentoring within a safe and secure environment. We also support injured and fallen law enforcement officers and families by reducing their financial burden." The IRS classifies it as: Youth mentoring.

**How much money does Shop With a Cop take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Shop With a Cop reported total revenue of $32,415 and total expenses of $15,995 on its Form 990-EZ (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.