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Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc

PREVENT YOUTH CRIME IN DELAWARE BY PROVIDING YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 TO 18 WITH SUPERVISED ATHLETIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. REACH OUT TO YOUTH WITH …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is a sports organization based in HOCKESSIN, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 222606531.

Founded
Headquarters
Hockessin, DE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

Prevent youth crime in delaware by providing youth between the ages of 8 to 18 with supervised athletic, educational, and social development activities. Reach out to youth with programs which address citizenship, self-esteem, substance abuse, and respect for law and order. Encourage participation and support by the community in p.a.l. Programs to help build a solid foundation for delaware's youth - for life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.55%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Hockessin, DE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 222606531. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is located in Hockessin, DE, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Police Athletic League of Delaware 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.

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is a sports organization based in HOCKESSIN, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 222606531. Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222606531, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

VA
Valerie Longhurst
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Amy K••••
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Brian C•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Brian M••••
CHAIR
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Colonel V••••• B•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Edward P•••••••• E••
SECRETARY
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Edwin S B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jeff W••••••••
VICE CHAIR
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John L M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Josephine R R••
BOARD MEMBER
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Joseph T••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Lee J•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Mike C•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Randall H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Roger R••
BOARD MEMBER
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Sam W••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Scott P•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Stanley E G••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Trinidad N••••••
BOARD MEMBER
VA
Valerie L••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WI
William A O•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc This page 63 $1.1 million -
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc

What is Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc?
Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hockessin, United States. Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc is a sports organization based in HOCKESSIN, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 222606531.
When was Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc founded?
Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc was founded in 1984.
Who leads Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc?
Valerie Longhurst serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc located?
Headquartered in Hockessin, United States.
What is Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc trustworthy?
Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 222606531.
What is Police Athletic League of Delaware Inc's website?
https://www.palde.org