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Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc

To benefit law enforcement officers and other first responders, working and retired, and their families, who reside in New York State and who are facing various health, financial …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc

Contacted over 5400 law enforcement officers active and retired and family members to let them know help was available for stressors in their lives. Had Law Enforcement and Family Peers on call 24/7. Issues addressed: general support, critical incidents, relationship issues, time off work, substance abuse and suicide risk. Held 9 training sessions for law enforcement officers, dispatchers and family members. Trained Law Enforcement and Family Members on how to help their peers. 23 Acts of Kindness outreach and support to law enforcement officers and their families who have experienced hardship as a result of a critical incident personal and or job related injury death loss of income, illness, or any event causing significant emotional distress for law enforcement officers …

Founded
Headquarters
Buffalo, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To benefit law enforcement officers and other first responders, working and retired, and their families, who reside in New York State and who are facing various health, financial and other challenges by providing confidential assistance, information and referrals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E80
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.8% of total expenses ($22,800 of $154,182).

Where every $1 goes

$0.83
Program expenses$0.83 ($152,803)
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Buffalo, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 834161468. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $154K in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc is located in Buffalo, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc has $154K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $154K in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. 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.

Contacted over 5400 law enforcement officers active and retired and family members to let them know help was available for stressors in their lives. Had Law Enforcement and Family Peers on call 24/7. Issues addressed: general support, critical incidents, relationship issues, time off work, substance abuse and suicide risk. Held 9 training sessions for law enforcement officers, dispatchers and family members. Trained Law Enforcement and Family Members on how to help their peers. 23 Acts of Kindness outreach and support to law enforcement officers and their families who have experienced hardship as a result of a critical incident personal and or job related injury death loss of income, illness, or... Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among health charities registered in United States: Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $154K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 834161468, 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
$100K-$1M
83% 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

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

DI
Diane Blaser
CFO

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Ana E••••
Board Member
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Anthony L•••••
Acting President
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Bonita F F•••••
President
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Bonita F•••••
Board Member
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Cheryl K••••••
Board Member
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Darren E•••
Board Member
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David C•••••••••
Board Member
DA
Dawn Y•••••
Secretary
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Diane B•••••
CFO
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Jennifer R••
Board Member
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Keith K••••••••••
Board Member
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Keith L••••••••••
Board Member
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Mark P••••••
Treasurer
MA
Matthew C••••
Board Member
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Matthew M•••••
Board Member
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Melissa H••••
Coordinator
MI
Michael S••
Board Member
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Samantha K••••••••
President
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Stefanie M••••
Board Member
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Stephanie P•••••
Board Member
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Troy F•••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc This page 80 $153,985 83%
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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 - 67 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 Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc

What is Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc?
Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Buffalo, United States. Contacted over 5400 law enforcement officers active and retired and family members to let them know help was available for stressors in their lives. Had Law Enforcement and Family Peers on call 24/7. Issues addressed: general support, critical incidents, relationship issues, time off work, substance abuse and suicide risk. Held 9 training sessions for law enforcement officers, dispatchers and family members. Trained Law Enforcement and Family Members on how to help their peers. 23 Acts of Kindness outreach and support to law enforcement officers and their families who have experienced hardship as a result of a critical incident personal and or job related injury death loss of income, illness, or any event causing significant emotional distress for law enforcement officers and or immediate family members.
When was Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc founded?
Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc?
Diane Blaser serves as CFO.
Where is Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc located?
Headquartered in Buffalo, United States.
What is Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc trustworthy?
Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 834161468.
What is Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline Inc's website?
https://www.wnylawenforcementhelpline.org/