UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC

Financials

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

6350 HORIZON DR, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780-8002

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BRENT SHEPHERD, 6350 HORIZON DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

Signed the 990

BRENT SHEPHERD, EXEC.SECR./TREASURER

Phone

(321) 264-0911

Website

WWW.USLEF.ORG

Return prepared by

ROBBINS & MORONEY PA

Mission

THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION (USLEF) IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SET UP TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO, 1) OFFICERS WHO HOLD SUPERVISORY POSITIONS IN FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY AND WORK HAND IN HAND IN THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THIS NATION, 2) OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN PARALYZED OR DISABLED BECAUSE OF A LINE OF DUTY INCIDENT, AND TO THESE DISABLED OFFICERS' FAMILIES, AND 3) FAMILIES OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. USLEF HAS A MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM SERVICE EFFORT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: A. TO MAINTAIN AND PERPETUATE THE AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF HONORING OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND TO HOUSE A MUSEUM OF LAW ENFOR

Program accomplishments

• EDUCATION, RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: EDUCATION: AMONG THE MANY EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS, WE ENCOURAGE EVERY LAW-ABIDING INDIVIDUAL TO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL POLICE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS WITH MANY PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE. IN MOST CASES, THESE ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE POLICE AGENCIES OR AT MINIMAL COST. WE PRODUCE OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS POSTERS AND PRINTED GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE POLICE WEEK AND TO ENCOURAGE CITIZEN SUPPORT OF POLICE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. CHIEF OF POLICE MAGAZINE: USLEF PUBLISHES A MAGAZINE, THE CHIEF OF POLICE, FOR ITS MEMBERS. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CHANGES IN THE LAW AS WELL AS SUCCESSFUL ANTI-CRIME PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE CONCERNS AND TRAINING OF STAFF AND OFFICERS TO CHIEFS OF POLICE, COUNTY SHERIFFS, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND UNIVERSITIES, WHO EMPLOY HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE UNITED STATES. SURVEY: ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, WE CONDUCT A SURVEY OF COMMAND OFFICERS REGARDING ISSUES AND QUESTIONS OF ETHICS THAT THEY IN TURN CAN USE AS A GUIDELINE FOR TRAINING AND ACTIONS. THE SURVEY ALSO PROVIDES THE MEDIA, THE LEGISLATURE AND THE COMMUNITY WITH THE VIEWS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS FIREARMS, FUNDING, TRAINING, USE OF FORCE, SHARING CRIME FACTS, AND PROBLEMS DEALING WITH THE USE OF NARCOTICS, SCHOOL VIOLENCE, AND ISSUES OF POLICING IN THE YEARS AHEAD. WE CAN RESPOND TO MAJOR ISSUES, VIA THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY, WHICH IS NOW IN ITS 36TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION. POLICE ETHICS: PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION IS TO REACH OUT TO CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP SET STANDARDS FOR POLICE LEADERSHIP AND POLICE ETHICS. WE ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO UNDERSTAND THAT A REAL PROFESSIONAL MUST HAVE ETHICS AND STANDARDS TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ALERT TO TRENDS IN CRIME AND IN THE SELECTION OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO UPHOLD THE LAW. POLICE MUSEUM: THE 30,000 SQUARE FOOT POLICE MUSEUM HOUSES MANY EXCITING EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT PROVIDE VISITORS WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. VISITORS LEARN ABOUT POLICE EQUIPMENT FROM YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW, AND ABOUT SUCH TOPICS AS TERRORISM, STREET AND PRISON WEAPONS, AND CAPITAL PUNISHMENT THROUGH A CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THOUSANDS OF ARTIFACTS ASSEMBLED FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD OVER THE PAST 64 YEARS. A SIMULATED CRIME SCENE TOGETHER WITH POLICE INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSICS TOOLS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION WORK. AN INTERACTIVE COUNTERFEIT MONEY DISPLAY ALLOWS VISITORS TO CHECK THE AUTHENTICITY OF THEIR CURRENCY USING SEVERAL TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THOUSANDS OF POLICE OFFICERS AND SURVIVORS OF POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY VISIT THE MUSEUM EVERY YEAR TO SEE THE MEMORIAL WHERE MORE THAN 11,430 NAMES OF SLAIN POLICE OFFICERS FROM THE PAST 64 YEARS ARE ENGRAVED. TRAINING FACILITY: OUR TRAINING ROOMS HAVE BEEN USED BY MANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. THESE GROUPS INCLUDE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SECURITY, BREVARD COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE, EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BREVARD COUNTY, THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE, POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, AND THE SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES. NUMEROUS SCHOOLS MAKE FIELD TRIPS THAT START IN THE TRAINING ROOM AND THEN CONTINUE TO THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL. THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PART OF USLEF'S PROGRAMS. EVERY YEAR DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 15TH, WE HOLD SERVICES WHERE THE FAMILIES OF SLAIN OFFICERS ARE INVITED, AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO COMMEMORATE AND REMEMBER OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY DURING PRIOR YEARS. SHOOTING CENTER: OUR 24-LANE INDOOR GUN RANGE KNOWN AS THE SHOOTING CENTER IS OPEN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, SECURITY, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE RANGE IS USED FOR TEACHING FIREARMS SAFETY, SELF-DEFENSE, TRAINING, COMPETITIONS AND PRACTICE. MORE THAN 20,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY SHOOT IN THE RANGE. MANY OF THESE ARE FIRST TIME FIREARMS USERS WHO COME AWAY WITH A KEEN APPRECIATION FOR THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND WITH A REAL LIFE, FIRST-HAND EDUCATION ON FIREARMS SAFETY. THE SHOOTING CENTER HAS HOSTED TRAINING CONDUCTED BY KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SECURITY, THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES, THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, COCOA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND HAS HOSTED EVENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM, NJROTC, KEISER UNIVERSITY, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND FLORIDA SPORT SHOOTING ASSOCIATION. MANY PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS AND TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS USE THE SHOOTING CENTER FOR FIREARMS AND SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING AND FOR ARMED SECURITY OFFICER QUALIFYING. RECOGNITION: NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CITATIONS, MEDALS AND UNIFORM BARS AVAILABLE TO ALL U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING ACTS OF SERVICE AND VALOR. THIS SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE METHOD OF RECOGNITION IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OFFICER MORALE. THE MEDALS AND UNIFORM BARS ARE SIMILAR TO THOSE WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CAN BE WORN ON A POLICE UNIFORM. THE SECOND HIGHEST AWARD A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CAN RECEIVE IS THE SILVER STAR OF BRAVERY. CITIZENS WHO COME TO THE AID OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND/OR FELLOW CITIZENS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR RECOGNITION THROUGH THE NATIONAL AWARD PROGRAM. MEDAL OF HONOR: THE HIGHEST AWARD, THE POSTHUMOUS MEDAL OF HONOR, IS ISSUED WHEN AN OFFICER HAS DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THE AWARD IS SENT TO THE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE OFFICER'S FAMILY. THE OFFICER'S NAME, RANK AND DEPARTMENT AFFILIATION IS THEN ADDED TO THE MEMORIAL WALLS LOCATED INSIDE THE POLICE MUSEUM. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR: ONE OFFICER IS SELECTED EACH YEAR TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD. THE AWARD IS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE THE BRAVERY AND DEDICATION OF ONE OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EACH YEAR. SUPPORT: ONE OF THE GOALS OF THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS AND AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO FIND AREAS WHERE NORMAL FUNDING AND SUPPORT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND MAKE THAT SERVICE OR FUNDING AVAILABLE. DISABLED POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM: EACH DAY ALMOST 160 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. MANY OF THESE OFFICERS WILL BE PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK. USLEF STUDIES THE TYPE OF INJURIES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS RECEIVE. BECAUSE EACH STATE HAS DIFFERING GUIDELINES CONCERNING DISABLED OFFICERS, THERE ARE NO CONSISTENT STANDARDS FOR A DISABLED OR PARALYZED OFFICER TO FOLLOW. WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER CHAIRMAN, WHO IS A PERMANENTLY DISABLED OFFICER, WHO CAN ASSIST OTHER INJURED OFFICERS AND ADVISE THEM ON OPTIONS FOR REHABILITATION. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO DISABLED OFFICERS TO HELP WITH NEEDS SUCH AS MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENTS OR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. THE CHILDREN OF DISABLED OFFICERS ARE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS AND SUMMER CAMP GRANTS. EVERY OFFICER WHO BECOMES PERMANENTLY DISABLED AS A RESULT OF A LINE OF DUTY INJURY IS ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL AT NO COST TO THE OFFICER IN OUR DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS FUND. THEY ARE PROVIDED A FREE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS A CITATION AND MEDAL FOR LINE OF DUTY INJURY. FAMILY SURVIVOR PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL WAYS. DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF 375 IS PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY OF AN OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UPON OUR LEARNING OF THE DEATH TO HELP PAY FOR ANY EMERGENCY EXPENSES THE FAMILY MAY INCUR AND AN ADDITIONAL 125 IS SENT ALONG WITH THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PROVIDE FOR GRIEF COUNSELING. WE MONITOR INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTS TO STAY ABREAST OF LINE OF DUTY DEATH AND FUNDS FOR SURVIVOR FAMILIES ARE SENT IN CARE OF THE DECEASED OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO GIVE TO THE FAMILY. A SURVIVOR COORDINATOR IS EMPLOYED SO THAT ANY FAMILY SURVIVOR CAN OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FROM AFP&CC STAFF AND/OR OFFICERS. ALL FAMILY SURVIVORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE AND RELATED EVENTS HELD IN THEIR HONOR ON OR AROUND PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY (MAY 15TH OF EACH YEAR), THE DATE ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS. EVERY FAMILY IS GIVEN A FLAG TO BE FLOWN ON PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY AND A POSTH
  Expenses $1,949,963 · grants $206,540 · revenue $434,547

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

59-1164090

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1971

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$6,083,423

Income (IRS master file)

$5,097,418

Filing history

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 59-1164090).

Questions about UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC is 59-1164090.

Is UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.

Are donations to UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC 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 UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BRENT SHEPHERD.

Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,850 (BARRY SHEPHERD, EXECUTIVE DI).

How much revenue does UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,097,418, expenses of $5,073,659 and total assets of $6,083,423 at year end.

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