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The Backstoppers Inc

Financial assistance provided to spouses and children of eligible policemen, firemen, & publicly-funded paramedics and emts who have lost their lives or experienced a catastrophic injury in the …

Saint Louis, MO EIN 436032561 · IRS Reg 43-6032561 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About The Backstoppers Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Mission

Financial assistance provided to spouses and children of eligible policemen, firemen, & publicly-funded paramedics and emts who have lost their lives or experienced a catastrophic injury in the line of duty.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Backstoppers Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 436032561. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 126 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Backstoppers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 89/100.

The Backstoppers Inc is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Backstoppers Inc has $9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Backstoppers Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 126 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Backstoppers 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.

The Backstoppers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Help Us Reach Our Goal Early Giving is Now Open!    How We Help Learn more about how our mission is set apart.   Attend a Fundraising Event  Mark your calendars The Backstoppers Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: The Backstoppers Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Backstoppers Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 436032561, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LA
Lawrence M O'Toole
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allan D I••• I•
Director
AR
Arthur S M•••••••
Director
AU
August B•••• I•
Director
CA
Catherine H••••••
Director
CH
Chrissy N••••••
Director
CO
Col R•• B•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CO
Col S••••• C R•••••• S•
Director
DA
Daniel D R••••••
Director
DA
David M S•••••
Director
ED
Edward L D••• J•
Director
FL
Flint W F••••• P••
Director
GA
Gary G••••
Director
HO
Honorable G••• M G••••••• S•
SECRETARY
HO
Honorable M••• R••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JA
Jason S••••••
Director
JE
Jeff F••
Director
JE
Jerry P•••••••
Director
JI
Jim H•••••
Director
JI
Jim S•••••
Director
JO
John C••••
PRESIDENT
JO
John S•••••••
Director
JO
John S•••••
Director
LA
Lawrence M O••••••
Executive Director
MA
Mark G•••••••
SECRETARY
MA
Mark J B•••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Backstoppers Inc This page 79 $8.6 million -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit 89 $8.5 million 1%
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 126 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 The Backstoppers Inc

What is The Backstoppers Inc?
The Backstoppers Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Louis, United States. Help Us Reach Our Goal Early Giving is Now Open!    How We Help Learn more about how our mission is set apart.   Attend a Fundraising Event  Mark your calendars
When was The Backstoppers Inc founded?
The Backstoppers Inc was founded in 1959.
Who leads The Backstoppers Inc?
Lawrence M O'Toole serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Backstoppers Inc located?
Headquartered in Saint Louis, United States.
What is The Backstoppers Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Backstoppers Inc trustworthy?
The Backstoppers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 The Backstoppers Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 436032561. Registration: 43-6032561 (United States).
What is The Backstoppers Inc's website?
http://www.backstoppers.org