FIRST RESPONDERS BENEFIT TRUST

EIN: 815032624 Public Safety

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$1,443,735
Total Expenses
$569,852
Total Assets
$7,599,361
Net Assets
$7,558,593
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Principal Officer
JAMES TIPPY
Phone
8322003411
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FIRST RESPONDERS BENEFIT TRUST, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $874K, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

FRBT IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TEXAS POLICE TRUST, A MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUST ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED UNDER IRC 419A TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATIONS. FRBT IS THE ENTITY THROUGH WHICH ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS ENTER INTO CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS, ON BEHALF OF THEIR MEMBERS, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 419A TRUST, AND WHICH PROCESSES CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF TEXAS POLICE TRUST.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $1,259,423
Investment Income $250,229
Other Revenue $-65,917
TOTAL REVENUE $1,443,735

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $69,289
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $521,599
Other Expenses $485,284
TOTAL EXPENSES $569,852

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,443,735 $1,594,933 -0.1%
Expenses $569,852 $496,744 +0.1%
Net Income $873,883 $1,098,189 -0.2%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
2
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH DUNN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG GRIFFITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HAYES TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY SEAGLER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES TIPPY CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer 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 $1,443,735 $569,852 $7,599,361 $873,883
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