Nonprofit · EIN 26-3631931
DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $245,747 | $174,640 | $71,107 | $506,642 | $0 | $506,642 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $151,684 | $108,287 | $43,397 | $435,604 | $0 | $435,604 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $200,425 | $101,462 | $98,963 | $392,207 | $0 | $392,207 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,756
- Membership dues
- $13,638
- Program service revenue
- $41,129
- Investment income
- $11,366
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,496
- Other revenue
- $1,496
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,675
- Occupancy
- $3,332
- Travel
- $7,599
- Program services (functional)
- $117,156
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,030
- Fundraising (functional)
- $51,454
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $435,604
- Total assets, end of year
- $506,642
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $506,642
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $506,642
- Gross receipts
- $250,059
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HESSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| LINDA REMLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| APRIL OVERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| ROSIE SIEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DEAN CHRISTOPHERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HESSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| LINDA REMLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| APRIL OVERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| ROSIE SIEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DEAN CHRISTOPHERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRA MAJOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HESSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| LINDA REMLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| APRIL OVERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| ROSIE SIEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DEAN CHRISTOPHERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRA MAJOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9140, DENVER, CO 80209-0140
- In care of
- % JOHN S ZAKHEM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO Box 9140, Denver CO 80209
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL HESSE, PO BOX 9140, DENVER, CO 80209
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Dean Christopherson, PO Box 9140, Denver CO 80209
- Signed the 990
- APRIL OVERMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (720) 913-6779
- Website
- WWW.DENVERPOLICEMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY
Mission
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL IMPACT BY BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CITIZENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OF DENVER, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHENING THE CITY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATING YOUTH TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND A FUTURE GENERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVELY CREATING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WHERE CITIZENS CAN HEAR, SEE, FEEL, PARTICIPATE, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF POLICE IN OUR LIVES. THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND EVENTS, THE MUSEUM TEACHES YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HISTORY, AND POLICING IN OUR CITY. THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING, PRESERVING, AND UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORY OF THE DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT. THROUGH OUR FALLEN OFFICER PROJECT, THE MUSEUM SHARES THE STORIES AND HONORS THE LIVES OF THOSE DENVER POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BY COMMEMERATING THEIR COURAGE, DEDICATION, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING OUR SAFETY AND OUR WAY OF LIFE.Expenses $87,867 · revenue $41,129
- IN 2025, THE MUSEUM AND OUR PARTNERS HAVE HOSTED 19 PROGRAMS IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 481 STUDENTS. THE MUSEUM HOPES TO BE A LEADER IN YOUTH EDUCATION AND CRIME PREVENTION, AS WELL AS A FACILITATOR TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR POLICE AND OUR COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES. IN KEEPING WITH THIS GOAL, THE MUSEUM HAS DEVELOPED AND IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT TRUST-BUILDING AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THE MUSEUM IS SEEKING TO DEMONSTRATE HOW PROGRAMS WITH POSITIVE OFFICER AND YOUTH INTERACTIONS CAN HELP TO OVERCOME FEARS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLICE, AND PROMOTE GOODWILL AND UNDERSTANDING.Expenses $29,289
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3631931
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $506,642
- Income (IRS master file)
- $250,059
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $245,747 | $174,640 | $506,642 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $151,684 | $108,287 | $435,604 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $200,425 | $101,462 | $392,207 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $120,389 | $120,512 | $293,244 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Dean Christopherson | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3631931).
Questions about DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM is 26-3631931.
- Is DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM 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 DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM 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 DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM 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 DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL HESSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $245,747, expenses of $174,640 and total assets of $506,642 at year end.
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