irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KEXPENSES FOR PROMOTION, ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
- #2 $194KEVENTS AND SALES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DONATIONS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Archangel Gala
Annual fundraising event recognizing first responders and their families, featuring awards and guest speakers from law enforcement and public safety.
Battle of the Badges
Charity softball tournament featuring teams of civil servants including police, fire, sanitation, and EMS to raise funds and community awareness.
Children's NYC Trips
Hosts children of active and fallen officers on trips to New York City, providing memorable experiences and moments of healing.
Financial Assistance for Fallen Officers' Families
Provides direct financial support to families of deceased law enforcement officers, such as the $12,000 check presented to Detective Brian Moore's family.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Conducting public awareness campaigns for law enforcement supportRuns promotional and advertising initiatives to raise public awareness in support of law enforcement, including media appearances on Fox News and Newsmax, and recognition as the official Blue Lives Matter NYC organization.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Fundraising through merchandise sales and eventsRaises funds via sales of branded merchandise such as t-shirts and wristbands—raising over $100,000 from wristband sales—and hosts fundraising events including charity tournaments and community gatherings.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Hosting community and healing events for law enforcement familiesOrganizes trips to New York City for children of fallen and active law enforcement officers, hosts ceremonial events such as first pitches at Brooklyn Cyclones games, and honors individuals like Michael Martinez, a child with cerebral palsy, through special NYPD-organized visits to foster healing and public recognition.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing educational media on police life and officer experiencesCreated and released an interactive video titled "Beyond The Line" that provides insight into police work through interviews with families of fallen officers and members of the Blue Lives Matter team.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
- Providing financial assistance to law enforcement officers and their families during crisisOffers direct financial support and resources to law enforcement officers and their families experiencing hardship or crisis, including a $12,000 grant awarded to the family of fallen officer Brian Moore.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$445K
Contributions & grants$427K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$451K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$22K
Investments$124K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$154K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -6.5%
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Cyclones Partner — Collaborated on a tribute event where families of fallen officers threw out the first pitch.
- Dr. Laura Partner — Media program where co-founder Christopher Brinkley has advocated for law enforcement.
- FOX News Partner — Platform where organization leaders appear as contributors to discuss law enforcement and public safety.
- Fox News Partner — Featured in media coverage.
- Fox News Partner — Featured organization coverage or appearances on news programming.
- Fox News Partner — Featured organization on Fox News, increasing public visibility.
- NEWSMAX Partner — Media outlet featuring organization leaders as contributors on public safety issues.
- NYPD Government — Jointly honored individuals such as Michael Martinez and participated in public events and videos with Blue Lives Matter NYC.
- Netflix Partner — Platform where organization founder's expertise has been featured in the series 'Explained'.
- New York Mets Partner — Collaborated with Blue Lives Matter NYC on an annual tribute night to recognize individuals and organizations supporting first responder families.
- Newsmax Partner — Featured in media coverage.
- Newsmax Partner — Featured organization coverage or appearances on news programming.
- Newsmax Partner — Featured organization on Newsmax, increasing public visibility.
- Orange County Choppers Partner — Donated a custom motorcycle built in 2004 to honor law enforcement following 9/11.
- Richmond County Ambulance Services Partner — Participated in the Battle of the Badges softball tournament as a competing team.
- Richmond University Medical Center Partner — Staff team participated in the Battle of the Badges softball tournament.
- Staten Island Yankees Partner — Hosted Blue Lives Matter events at Richmond County Bank Ballpark, including the Battle of the Badges and a dedicated awareness day.
- Tomi Lahren Partner — Media platform where co-founder Christopher Brinkley has appeared to advocate for law enforcement.
- VICE Partner — Media outlet that has featured the organization founder's expertise on law enforcement topics.
- With Arms Wide Open Partner — Recognized by Blue Lives Matter NYC for its work supporting first responder families with children who have special needs.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Events to Build Supportmethodology: community_engagement_eventsBy hosting community-based events that include recognition and outreach components, the organization builds public support for law enforcement and strengthens police-community relationships, because shared experiences foster empathy, visibility, and mutual accountability.
- Experiential Advocacy in Policy and Public Discoursemethodology: experiential_advocacyBy leveraging firsthand operational experience of law enforcement personnel, the organization informs public policy and advocacy efforts, producing more credible and impactful messaging because lived experience lends authenticity and authority to its campaigns.
- Family-Centered Outreach for Long-Term Well-Beingmethodology: family_centered_outreachBy extending support to families of officers — particularly children — the organization fosters long-term well-being and community connection, because holistic family support mitigates secondary trauma and strengthens resilience within the law enforcement community.
- Law Enforcement-Led Support Modelmethodology: law_enforcement_led_supportBy operating a law enforcement-led support model, the organization builds credibility and trust among officers and their families, which enhances engagement and effectiveness of services because beneficiaries perceive the support as authentic and peer-informed.
- Media Amplification to Shape Public Discoursemethodology: media_amplificationBy using media visibility on conservative and national news platforms, the organization shapes public discourse on public safety and amplifies law enforcement perspectives, because strategic media placement increases reach among key audiences and reinforces narrative control in polarized environments.