Crime Prevention Network Inc, operating under the name Tulsa Crime Stoppers, is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (I20) the organization is classified as: Crime Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tulsa Crime Stoppers employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tulsa Crime Stoppers 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 12/2023, Tulsa Crime Stoppers generated $98.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $110.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF RESIDENTS IN THE GREATER TULSA AREA THROUGH CRIME PREVENTION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALERT NEIGHBORS - THE ALERT NEIGHBORS PROGRAM TRAINS CITIZEN PATROLS TO HELP KEEP NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1980, WELL OVER A MILLION RESIDENTS IN THE TULSA AREA HAVE RECEIVED THIS TRAINING. THE ALERT NEIGHBORS PROGRAM ENLISTS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS WHERE SAFETY IN THE HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD ARE EMPHASIZED. DECREASED INCIDENTS OF BURGLARY AND RELATED CRIMES ARE REPORTED IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY FORMED BY THE PROGRAM FREQUENTLY SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR NEIGHBORHOODS TO ADDRESS OTHER ISSUES.
THE CRIME PREVENTION NETWORK IS BEST KNOWN FOR ADMINISTERING TULSA CRIME STOPPERS, WHICH IS AN ANONYMOUS CRIME REPORTING HOTLINE OFFERING CASH REWARDS FOR REPORTING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY IN TULSA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. CPN FIELDS THE ANONYMOUS TIPS FROM CITIZENS, AND THEN PASSES THEM ON TO A SPECIAL LIAISON IN THE TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHILE KEEPING A MANNED 24X7 PHONE BANK HAS BEEN THE CORE OF THE PROGRAM, IT HAS KEPT PACE WITH CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY; AND ALSO SUPPORTS ANONYMOUS TIPS THROUGH A WEBSITE AND VIA PHONE TEXT. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)BY PROMOTING A SAFE WAY FOR WITNESSES TO REPORT CRIMES, CRIME STOPPERS HAS CREATED A SAFE AVENUE FOR CONCERNED CITIZENS TO HELP LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. SINCE THE PROGRAM STARTED IN 1979, CRIME STOPPERS ALONE HAS AWARDED OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN REWARDS WHILE RECOVERING OVER $12 MILLION IN STOLEN PROPERTY AND NARCOTICS.
GENERATION TXT IS A MULTI-FACETED PROJECT DESIGNED BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF TEENS TO HELP YOUNG TEENS AND FAMILIES PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING, SPECIFICALLY BY ADDRESSING THE HAZARDS OF TEXTING AND EMAILING WHILE DRIVING. TEEN DRIVER STATISTICS INDICATE THAT 21% OF FATAL CAR CRASHES IN 16-19 YEAR OLD DRIVERS WERE THE RESULT OF CELL PHONE USAGE. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATING 8TH AND 9TH GRADE STUDENTS. THESE TEENS ARE EXCITED ABOUT DRIVING; BY EDUCATING THEM BEFORE THEY GET BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A CAR, THEY MAY BE LESS LIKELY TO TEXT WHILE DRIVING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jesse Reich Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Joe Bickford Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
David Seabolt President Elect | 0 | $0 | |
Alexandra Gage Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Brandon Scott Member At Large | 0 | $0 | |
Timothy Long Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,368 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $60,600 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $777 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $36,126 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $98,871 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $71,415 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,344 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,570 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,389 |
Other expenses | $27,564 |
Total expenses | $110,282 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $298,435 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $299,773 |
Total liabilities | $1,968 |
Net assets or fund balances | $297,805 |