Nonprofit · EIN 81-1256071
MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53744
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $190,717 | $113,689 | $77,028 | $117,630 | $0 | $117,630 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $129,239 | $115,576 | $13,663 | $40,602 | – | $40,602 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,714 | $110,791 | -$17,077 | $26,939 | – | $26,939 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $190,717
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,344
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $61,024
- Other expenses
- $40,321
- Program services (functional)
- $110,911
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,602
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,630
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $117,630
- Cash, savings and investments
- $117,630
- Gross receipts
- $190,717
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Balles | Chair | 10 | $0 |
| Pia Kinney James | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Joel Despain | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Durkin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Gloria Reyes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Schmidt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Balles | Chair | 10 | $0 |
| Pia Kinney James | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Joel Despain | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Durkin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Gloria Reyes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Schmidt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Balles | Chair | 10 | $0 |
| Pia Kinney James | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Joel Despain | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Durkin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Gloria Reyes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Schmidt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 44246, MADISON, WI 53744-4246
- In care of
- % JOSEPH BALLES
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Joseph Balles, Chair
- Phone
- (608) 516-4420
Mission
The Madison Community Policing Foundation (MCPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2016 by retired officers from the City of Madison WI Police Department. MCPF seeks to advance community policing by pursuing three primary goals: 1 - SUPPORT both financially and with volunteers, any community policing activities or events which bring police officers, youth, adults and the elderly together. 2 - HONOR those men and women police officers working in our communities today and those who service in the past. 3- GROW the relationship between police and community through any and all means.
Program accomplishments
- Community Policing Advisory Board Project with the Madison Police Department: In October 2022, the City of Madison received a "Community Policing Development Microgrant" from the United States Department of Justice to create Community Policing Advisory Boards (CPABs) in each of MPD's six police districts. In January 2023, MCPF signed a multi-year contract for $133,000 to help implement the citizen Advisory Boards and better coordinate MCPF's support of the MPD's broader community policing mission. Since July 2023, MCPF recruited and retained 30 citizens to serve as "community policing advisors" to MPD command staff in each of MPD's six police districts. The advisors are sub-contractors to MCPF and receive a modest hourly stipend to meet monthly with command staff and district officers to build greater trust and legitimacy between MPD and the community. The Community Policing Advisory Boards help plan, organize and host a wide array of events that bring MPD officers and the community together in a positive, fun, family-oriented atmosphere. Federal funding for this initiative is anticipated to end in 2026. At that time, MPD and MCPF will seek local funding sources to continue the CPAB program. * Total USDOJ/MPD grant related revenue received in 2025: $48,251.21 (e.g. reimbursement income from MPD on this contract received for Q4 2024 & Q1-Q3 2025 invoiced expenses). * Total USDOJ/MPD CPAB grant related "reimbursable" expenses incurred in 2025: $55,179 (1099 NEC payments, operating supplies, indirect costs). * Total USDOJ/MPD CPAB grant related "non-reimbursable" expenses incurred by MCPF in 2025: $5,147 * 1099 NEC 2025 tax year reportable income in the total: $40,972 ($14,012 CPAB Advisors; $26,960 Elizabeth Merfeld Project Coordination)Expenses $60,327
- MCPF-MPD Community Read Program: During the summer of 2025, MCPF with support from MPD held the 7th year of our "Community Read" program in the MPD's West Police District. In May and early June, the MCPF Community Read project coordinator and program tutors (e.g. current teachers) conduct outreach to youth and families in the West Police District's Meadowood neighborhood. Approximately 20 youth were selected for the seven week summer program and paired with a reading specialist (e.g. tutor) who completed a reading assessment and reading improvement plan for the youth based on the assessment. Over seven weeks, youth meet with their tutor for one hour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. At the end of the program, current and retired MPD officers prepare and serve a pancake breakfast at the Meadowood Community Center and each youth is recognized and celebrated for participating in the program. * Total expenditures for Community Read tutor services and project coordination (1099-NEC; $16,387). * Total Community Read student stipends via VISA gift cards ($3,270) * Community Read program miscellaneous supplies & expenses ($1,044)Expenses $20,701
- General MCPF Community Policing Activities: MCPF provides significant financial support to dozens of other requests from the Madison Police Department (MPD) and other local police departments supporting community policing events and activities. Some noteworthy 2025 expenditures include: * MPD Public Safety Cadet program ($8,532). * MPD-MFD commemorative challenge coin project in aftermath of a mass casualty event in December 2024 at Abundant Life Christian School ($6,146). * MPD Community Outreach Team Thanksgiving Meal Collaboration with Metcalfe's Market ($2,667). * MPD Awards Ceremony at Monona Terrace & Convention Center ($1,878). * MPD Chief of Police Swearing In Ceremony ($1,375) * Catering services for the funeral of an MPD officer who suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty ($1,054). * MPD Youth Leadership Academy apparel ($1,045). * Madison Area Recovery Initiative VISA gift cards for treatment & recovery program "Completers" ($1,039). * Numerous other community policing events and activities ($6,147).Expenses $29,883
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1256071
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,630
- Income (IRS master file)
- $190,717
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $190,717 | $113,689 | $117,630 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $129,239 | $115,576 | $40,602 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,714 | $110,791 | $26,939 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 81-1256071).
Questions about MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC is 81-1256071.
- Is MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING 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 MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC 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 MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MADISON COMMUNITY POLICING FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $190,717, expenses of $113,689 and total assets of $117,630 at year end.
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