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Back the Blue Nc Inc

Back The Blue NC, Inc. is dedicated to honoring and supporting North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers, especially the families of those killed in the line of duty. Through …

Human Services Franklinton, NC EIN: 852874740 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Back the Blue Nc Inc

December 4, 2022 - During a call for service, Deputy José DeLeon's patrol vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. Other deputies responding to the same call came across the crash and attempted to pull Deputy DeLeon from the wreckage. Unfortunately Deputy DeLeon succumbed to his injuries at the scene. After this loss, Back The Blue NC initiated a GoFundMe fundraiser for DeLeon's surviving infant son. A total of $1,400 was able to be raised and provided to his surviving girlfriend (and mother of his child). In addition to the monetary donation, Back The Blue NC placed and shipped an order of diapers and bottles to his surviving son to total an amount of an additional $104.86 …

Founded
Headquarters
Franklinton, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

Back The Blue NC, Inc. is dedicated to honoring and supporting North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers, especially the families of those killed in the line of duty. Through their 10-33 Program, they provide financial assistance to the children and families of fallen officers. Since their founding in July 2020, they have assisted 24 families with approximately $1.5 million in aid.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
Program$0.01

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Back the Blue Nc Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Back the Blue Nc Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Franklinton, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 852874740. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $357K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Back the Blue Nc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852874740. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Back the Blue Nc Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Back the Blue Nc Inc is located in Franklinton, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Back the Blue Nc Inc has $357K in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Back the Blue Nc Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $357K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Back the Blue Nc Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Back the Blue Nc Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 1% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

December 4, 2022 - During a call for service, Deputy José DeLeon's patrol vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. Other deputies responding to the same call came across the crash and attempted to pull Deputy DeLeon from the wreckage. Unfortunately Deputy DeLeon succumbed to his injuries at the scene. After this loss, Back The Blue NC initiated a GoFundMe fundraiser for DeLeon's surviving infant son. A total of $1,400 was able to be raised and provided to his surviving girlfriend (and mother of his child). In addition to the monetary donation, Back The Blue NC placed and shipped an order of diapers and bottles to his... Back the Blue Nc Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $357K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Back the Blue Nc Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Back the Blue Nc Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852874740, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lindsay L••••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (11)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 30 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Back the Blue Nc Inc

What is Back the Blue Nc Inc?
Back the Blue Nc Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Franklinton, United States. December 4, 2022 - During a call for service, Deputy José DeLeon's patrol vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. Other deputies responding to the same call came across the crash and attempted to pull Deputy DeLeon from the wreckage. Unfortunately Deputy DeLeon succumbed to his injuries at the scene. After this loss, Back The Blue NC initiated a GoFundMe fundraiser for DeLeon's surviving infant son. A total of $1,400 was able to be raised and provided to his surviving girlfriend (and mother of his child). In addition to the monetary donation, Back The Blue NC placed and shipped an order of diapers and bottles to his surviving son to total an amount of an additional $104.86 of support. February 01, 2023 staff members of Back The Blue NC held an official presentation at the Wake County Sheriff's Office with Sheriff Willie Rowe and members of the K-9 Unit. Back The Blue NC presented a check for $1,400 to be used by the K-9 Unit as they see fit. This money comes from a surplus of the generous donations made by businesses and the community to provide the K9 Unit with gift baskets following the loss of their partner Deputy Ned Byrd (EOW 08/11/2022). All 12 Handlers and all 14 K9 partners had received gift baskets. A memorial plaque honoring Deputy Ned Byrd was also presented to Sheriff Willie Rowe on behalf of the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Wake County Deputy Sheriff Ned Byrd was shot and killed while on patrol shortly after 11:00 pm on August 11, 2022 while investigating suspicious activity en-route to K-9 training. Deputy Byrd was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Wake County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. November 19, 2022 Back The Blue NC, Inc. participated in the Raleigh Christmas parade to honor Fallen Raleigh Police Officer Gabriel Torres and to raise awareness of our organization. A custom banner was created and carried in this annual event to honor Ofc. Torres and afterward was gifted to his widow and surviving daughter. Nov
When was Back the Blue Nc Inc founded?
Back the Blue Nc Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Back the Blue Nc Inc?
Lindsay LiCausi serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Back the Blue Nc Inc located?
Headquartered in Franklinton, NC, United States.
What is Back the Blue Nc Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Back the Blue Nc Inc trustworthy?
Back the Blue Nc Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Back the Blue Nc Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 852874740.
What is Back the Blue Nc Inc's website?
https://www.backthebluenc.org