Boston Police Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Boston Police Foundation Inc is located in Woburn, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Police Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Boston Police Foundation Inc generated $155.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.3k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CRIME STOPPERS - THIS IS A PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE BPD THAT ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO CALL A NON-TRACEABLE HOT LINE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON AN ANONYMOUS BASIS CONCERNING PERPETRATORS OF CRIMES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. MORE RECENTLY, THIS PROGRAM, UNDER THE NAME TEXT A TIP, HAS GARNERED NATIONAL ATENTION THROUGH IT PIONEERING EFFORTS TO USE TEXT MESSAGING FROM CELL PHONES AS A MEANS OF FAST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CONCERNED CITIZENS AND THE POLICE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE TEXT A TIP PROGRAM, AND ALSO FUNDS MONETARY AWARDS THAT ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE ARREST AND INDICTMENT OF CRIMINALS. THE FOUNDATION IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE INTERNATIONAL CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM.


WELLNESS AND SAFETY PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THIS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND OTHER WELLNESS INITIATIVES FOR THE BOSTON POLICE OFFICERS.


OTHER PROGRAMS - FUNDING SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY POLICING AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND PURPOSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carl Jenkins
Board Chair/director
$0
Blake Norton
Director
$0
Craig Levey
Director
$0
Robert Guttentag
Director
$0
John Hailer
Director
$0
Nancy Reno
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$155,517
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$155,517
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $155,517

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Boston Police Foundation Inc has awarded $72,622 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOSTON POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hyde Park, MA

PURPOSE: Charitable donation

$30,000

THERMO SCIENTIFIC

PURPOSE: Application for police officer safety

$25,553

SAFEWARE

PURPOSE: Support for safety equipment

$17,069
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Boston Police Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $58,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes

$24,250
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes

$24,250
The Red Sox Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SCHED I SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

$10,000
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