DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSE… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL HESSE

Phone

7209136779

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $246K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $71K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL IMPACT BY BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CITIZENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OF DENVER, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHENING THE CITY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATING YOUTH TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND A FUTURE GENERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $87,867 Revenue: $41,129

THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVELY CREATING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WHERE CITIZENS CAN HEAR, SEE, FEEL, PARTICIPATE, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF POLICE IN OUR LIVES. THROUGH HANDS-ON...

THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVELY CREATING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WHERE CITIZENS CAN HEAR, SEE, FEEL, PARTICIPATE, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF POLICE IN OUR LIVES. THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND EVENTS, THE MUSEUM TEACHES YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HISTORY, AND POLICING IN OUR CITY. THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING, PRESERVING, AND UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORY OF THE DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT. THROUGH OUR FALLEN OFFICER PROJECT, THE MUSEUM SHARES THE STORIES AND HONORS THE LIVES OF THOSE DENVER POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BY COMMEMERATING THEIR COURAGE, DEDICATION, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING OUR SAFETY AND OUR WAY OF LIFE.

Program 2

Expenses: $29,289

IN 2025, THE MUSEUM AND OUR PARTNERS HAVE HOSTED 19 PROGRAMS IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 481 STUDENTS. THE MUSEUM HOPES TO BE A LEADER IN YOUTH EDUCATION AND CRIME PREVENTION, AS WELL AS A FACILITATOR TO...

IN 2025, THE MUSEUM AND OUR PARTNERS HAVE HOSTED 19 PROGRAMS IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 481 STUDENTS. THE MUSEUM HOPES TO BE A LEADER IN YOUTH EDUCATION AND CRIME PREVENTION, AS WELL AS A FACILITATOR TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR POLICE AND OUR COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES. IN KEEPING WITH THIS GOAL, THE MUSEUM HAS DEVELOPED AND IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT TRUST-BUILDING AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THE MUSEUM IS SEEKING TO DEMONSTRATE HOW PROGRAMS WITH POSITIVE OFFICER AND YOUTH INTERACTIONS CAN HELP TO OVERCOME FEARS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLICE, AND PROMOTE GOODWILL AND UNDERSTANDING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $191,756

Program Service Revenue $41,129

Investment Income $11,366

Other Revenue $1,496

TOTAL REVENUE $245,747

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $51,454

Program Expenses $117,156

Other Expenses $174,640

TOTAL EXPENSES $174,640

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$245,747	$151,684	+0.6%
Expenses	$174,640	$108,287	+0.6%
Net Income	$71,107	$43,397	+0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL HESSE	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA REMLEY	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
APRIL OVERMAN	TREASURER	25.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSIE SIEMER	BOARD MEMBER	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEAN CHRISTOPHERSON	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$245,747	$174,640	$506,642	$71,107
2024	$151,684	$108,287	$435,604	$43,397
2023	$200,425	$101,462	$392,207	$98,963
2022	$120,389	$120,512	$293,244	$-123
2021	$134,561	$94,433	$295,775	$40,128
2020	$109,786	$64,332	$308,620	$45,454
2019	$110,897	$112,891	$263,166	$-1,994

DENVER POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM