Americans For Effective Law Enforcement Inc is located in Skokie, IL. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (I60) the organization is classified as: Law Enforcement, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Americans For Effective Law Enforcement Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americans For Effective Law Enforcement Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Americans For Effective Law Enforcement Inc generated $280.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $255.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICANS FOR EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT, INC. IS A RESEARCH DRIVEN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PRODUCES AND DISSEMINATES LEGAL INFORMATION THROUGH TRADITIONAL SEMINARS, VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND DIRECT CONTACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A LAW ENFORCEMENT LEGAL CENTER TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT HAVE BEEN SUED, TO OPERATE A NATIONAL LEGAL RESEARCH CENTER TO ASSIST IN DEFENSE OF SUCH SUITS, AND TO PROVIDE PUBLICATIONS DEALING WITH THE INCIDENCE OF AND DEFENSE OF SUCH SUITS. IT ALSO FILES AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS IN THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AND OTHER MAJOR COURTS IN SUPPORT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Helen Finkel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $58,750 |
John Peters Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $35,000 |
Chet Epperson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan C Youngs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Giacomo A Pecoraro Treasurer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Hales Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $23,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $178,815 |
Investment income | $17,790 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,726 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $45,958 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $280,821 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,125 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $860 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,381 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,632 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $161 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,975 |
Insurance | $4,316 |
All other expenses | $16,790 |
Total functional expenses | $255,613 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $189,755 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,911 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,195 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,322 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,596 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $782,032 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | -$160,416 |
Total assets | $891,395 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,793 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $132,220 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $155,013 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $736,382 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $891,395 |
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