Minnesota Police And Peace Officers Association Legal Defense Fund is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (Y44) the organization is classified as: Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Associations Government), under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Police And Peace Officers Association Legal Defense Fund is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Minnesota Police And Peace Officers Association Legal Defense Fund generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL REPRESENTATION PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO USE AND INVEST THE DUES RECEIVED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES AND DEFRAYING REASONABLE EXPENSE OF ADMINISTRATION. THE TYPES OF BENEFITS PROVIDED INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF REPRESENTATION SERVICES UNDER ONE OR MORE LEGAL SERVICE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER BENEFITS INCIDENTAL THERETO. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS ARE THOSE PERSONS EMPLOYED AS POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WHO HAVE MADE PROPER APPLICATION TO THE FUND AND FOR WHOM THE REQUIRED CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Titus Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Gruhlke Vice Chair (to May 22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Block Trustee (from Aug 22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sherral Schmidt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Jacobson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Smith Trustee (from Aug 22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Robert M Paule Pa Attorney | 12/30/22 | $307,408 |
Thomas C Plunkett Attorney | 12/30/22 | $257,522 |
Paul Engh Attorney | 12/30/22 | $113,082 |
Bruno Law Pllc Attorney/legal Administrator | 12/30/22 | $142,575 |
Earl Gray Attorney | 12/30/22 | $145,590 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $200,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $275 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,275 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,501,213 |
Investment income | $25,468 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $35,824 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,762,780 |
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 | $1,506,974 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,383 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,690 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,950 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $288 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,103 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,135 |
All other expenses | $49,454 |
Total functional expenses | $1,606,977 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $468,717 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,206 |
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 | $20,624 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $722,051 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,213,598 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,513 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $84,230 |
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 | $89,743 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,123,855 |
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 | $1,213,598 |