Atlanta Police Foundation

What Atlanta Police Foundation does

The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates as the primary private-sector funding and program-delivery partner to the Atlanta Police Department (APD). Under a formal public-private partnership model, APF brings together corporate sponsors, philanthropic donors, and social service agencies to fund and operate ten interlocking public safety programs — including Operation Shield (a 20,000+ camera surveillance network integrated with APD's Video Surveillance Center), Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta (serving 100+ jurisdictions with an anonymous tip platform), the 85-acre Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute, the @Promise youth diversion initiative (four community centers), the Repeat Offender Commission, Build the Force (hiring incentives up to $10K), and Secure Neighborhoods (officer housing). The organization is governed by a board of Atlanta's largest corporate executives, with Dave Wilkinson serving as President & CEO since 2005 following a 22-year U.S. Secret Service career.

APF's revenue model is donation-driven, with four primary streams: individual and corporate donations (event-driven via signature fundraisers like Crime is Toast, Blue Jean Ball, Atlanta's Finest 5K, and Link Up Against Crime), corporate sponsorships from a roster that includes Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Bank of America, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, and others, the LESS Crime Act state income tax credit channel (O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.25, $3M annual goal), and large multi-year capital campaigns including the $90 million Public Safety First Campaign ($60M from private philanthropy). Operations are lean — APF itself employs only 1-10 people, with most programmatic delivery executed through APD, contracted service providers, and 30+ partner social service agencies including Urban League of Greater Atlanta, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Chris 180, and Covenant House of Georgia. In 2015, Atlanta was named a model city by President Obama's Task Force for 21st Century Policing (one of 15 of 18,000 jurisdictions reviewed), and APF was ranked #21 in Atlanta Business Chronicle's nonprofit rankings based on 2023 gross revenue.

Name

Atlanta Police Foundation

Legal name

Atlanta Police Foundation

Website

https://atlantapolicefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Support Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Law Enforcement & Police Academy Training (EDAOAMAA), Crime Prevention & Community Policing Programs (EDALAEAG)

Keywords

• Public safety services
• Law enforcement support
• Youth crime diversion
• Police training programs
• Crime prevention technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: APF raises funds from individual donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations. Donations support officer support programs, youth development programs, safety infrastructure, and operational initiatives. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Event Revenue: APF generates significant revenue through signature fundraising events including Crime is Toast, Blue Jean Ball, Link Up Against Crime, Atlanta's Finest 5K, @Promise Field Day, and A Night in Blue. These events bring together business and community leaders to celebrate public safety achievements and raise critical funds.
3. LESS Crime Act Tax Credits: Georgia legislation (O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.25) allows taxpayers to claim state income tax credits for contributing to qualified law enforcement foundations. Tax credit limits: Single/head of household: $5,000; Married filing jointly: $10,000; LLC/S-corp/partner: $10,000; Corporations: up to 75% of state income tax liability. Annual goal: $3,000,000.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor specific programs, events, and initiatives. Sponsors receive recognition at events and association with public safety initiatives. Major sponsors include Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, Bank of America, KPMG, Coca-Cola, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Atlanta Police Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises private philanthropy and corporate sponsorships to fund public safety initiatives supporting the Atlanta Police Department. It operates a portfolio of programs covering youth crime diversion (@Promise), officer recruitment and retention (Build the Force, Secure Neighborhoods), leadership training (APLI), surveillance infrastructure (Operation Shield / Connect Atlanta), anonymous tip intake (Crime Stoppers), repeat offender accountability (Repeat Offender Commission, ROTU), mounted patrol, and an 85-acre Public Safety Training Center. Revenue is generated through donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and the Georgia LESS Crime Act tax credit program.

Product overview

The Atlanta Police Foundation operates a portfolio of 10 distinct public safety programs organized as a platform of independent but complementary initiatives. The core portfolio includes Connect Atlanta / Operation Shield (a 20,000+ camera surveillance and real-time monitoring network integrated with APD's Video Surveillance Center), Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta (an anonymous tip platform), the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (an 85-acre training facility), the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute (a five-tiered leadership curriculum), the Repeat Offender Commission (a multi-agency prosecution and tracking initiative), and the @Promise Initiative (a youth crime diversion and workforce development program with multiple community centers). Supporting these are the Build the Force hiring incentive campaign, the Secure Neighborhoods officer housing program, the Mounted Patrol unit, and the LESS Crime tax credit program. These programs are funded through private philanthropy, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events, and collectively they form APF's public-private partnership model supporting the Atlanta Police Department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• @Promise Initiative: Youth crime diversion program serving youth ages 12-24 with therapeutic assessments, GED/education assistance, workforce prep, and recreation activities
• Atlanta Police Leadership Institute (APLI)
• Connect Atlanta / Operation Shield
• Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta
• Repeat Offender Commission
• Build the Force
• Secure Neighborhoods

Products and services

• @Promise Initiative / @Promise Centers Youth crime diversion program serving Atlanta youth ages 12-24 across multiple @Promise Center locations (South, West, Southwest II, and Truist Andrew and Walter Young Center). Each youth receives a therapeutic assessment to determine an individualized plan including GED/education assistance, workforce preparation, individual/group therapy, mentoring, and recreation. APF coordinates more than 30 social service agency partners to deliver professional services to enrollees.
• Atlanta Police Leadership Institute (APLI) A five-tiered, career-long leadership development curriculum for APD officers providing up to 650 hours of leadership training and 120 hours of volunteer community service over a 20-year career. Regarded as one of the nation's premier law enforcement leadership programs with international exchange partnerships; more than 1,000 APD officers have matriculated since inception.
• Build the Force Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• Property crime reduced by 13%
• +13 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Urban League of Greater AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Urban League provides career specialists and workforce development support through @Promise@Work and S.E.E.D. programs, helping youth turn career aspirations into reality with 12-week workforce training cohorts.
• Georgia Society of CPAsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025Partnered with APF for the 'Filing for Freedom' initiative offering free tax preparation services to public safety employees.
• Tax Sections of the State Bar of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025Partnered with APF for the 'Filing for Freedom' initiative providing free legal tax assistance to public safety employees.
• American Bar Association (Pro Bono Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025Partnered with APF for the 'Filing for Freedom' initiative providing free legal tax assistance to public safety employees.
• Atlanta Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025Partnered with APF for the 'Filing for Freedom' initiative providing free legal tax assistance to public safety employees.
• Federal Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025Partnered with APF for the 'Filing for Freedom' initiative providing free legal tax assistance to public safety employees.
• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2024Cristo Rey interns participate in APF's internship program through the Corporate Work Study Program. Students receive professional experience at APF while gaining exposure to public safety careers.
• AT&TminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2024AT&T partnered with Compudopt to provide 200 refurbished laptops to the Andrew and Walter Young @Promise Center for distribution to Atlanta residents in need.
• CompudoptminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2024Compudopt partnered with AT&T to provide 200 refurbished laptops to the Andrew and Walter Young @Promise Center.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner under @Promise Initiative roof, providing youth services including after school and summer programming alongside other organizations.
• Boys & Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner under @Promise Initiative roof, providing youth development services alongside other organizations.
• Chris 180coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner under @Promise Initiative roof, providing youth services including mental health support alongside other organizations.
• Covenant House of GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner under @Promise Initiative roof, providing services to homeless youth alongside other organizations.
• City of AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Atlanta partners with APF on public safety initiatives including funding $30 million of the $90 million Public Safety First Campaign.
• QuikTripmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of @Promise Field Day and other APF events. Major supporter of public safety initiatives in Atlanta.
• Chick-fil-AmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of @Promise Field Day and other APF events. Major supporter of public safety initiatives.
• Delta Air LinesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Crime is Toast event and supporter of APF initiatives.
• Georgia PowermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Crime is Toast and other APF events.
• Bank of AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day and supporter of APF initiatives.
• KPMGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Crime is Toast and Blue Jean Ball events.
• Coca-ColamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaptain Sponsor of Crime is Toast event.
• The Home Depot FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerChief sponsor of Crime is Toast event.
• VerizonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVIP Reception sponsor of Crime is Toast event and supporter of APF.
• HoneywellmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Crime is Toast and Premier Host sponsor of Blue Jean Ball.
• Motorola SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor sponsor of Crime is Toast and Invitational sponsor of Link Up Against Crime, providing technology solutions for public safety communications.
• Piedmont HealthcaremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Crime is Toast and Invitational sponsor of Link Up Against Crime.
• Norfolk SouthernmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Crime is Toast event.
• Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Crime is Toast event.
• TruistcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNamed sponsor of Andrew and Walter Young @Promise Center and supporter of APF youth initiatives.
• Flock SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationTeam Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day, providing safety technology solutions.
• UPSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day and supporter of APF.
• Goldman SachsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaptain sponsor of Crime is Toast event.
• Georgia-PacificmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerChief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Referee sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• RollinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerChief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Referee sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• Huntington BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerChief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Team Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• Brasfield & GorrieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeputy Chief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Referee sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• Cox EnterprisesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeputy Chief sponsor of Blue Jean Ball and Team Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• BlackRockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• InvescominorGTM or Marketing PartnerChief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Referee sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• Arrow ExterminatorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeputy Chief sponsor of Crime is Toast.
• Holder ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeputy Chief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Chief sponsor of Blue Jean Ball.
• Genuine PartsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerChief sponsor of Crime is Toast and Team Captain sponsor of @Promise Field Day.
• Atlanta Track ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with APF to host Atlanta's Finest 5K annual fundraiser supporting Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta.
• Atlanta Hawks / State Farm ArenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard member Steve Koonin represents Atlanta Hawks on APF board.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Police Foundation: Independent nonprofit that funds programs, equipment, and technology for the LAPD. Direct structural peer to APF in operating a public-private partnership model for a major-city police department.
• New York City Police Foundation: Major nonprofit supporting the NYPD through grants, training, technology, and youth programs. Closely comparable to APF in mission, funding model, and program portfolio scope.
• Chicago Police Foundation: Nonprofit supporting the Chicago Police Department through programming, technology investment, and community initiatives. Direct municipal police foundation peer to APF.
• Houston Police Foundation: Fundraising and program-support nonprofit for the Houston Police Department. Closely analogous to APF in supporting technology, training, and community programs for a large US police agency.
• Philadelphia Police Foundation: Nonprofit raising private funds for technology, training, and community programs supporting the Philadelphia Police Department. Comparable in mission and structure to APF.
• Boston Police Foundation: Nonprofit supporting BPD through grants for technology, training, and youth engagement. Comparable in program mix and public-private funding model to APF.
• Seattle Police Foundation: Nonprofit supporting SPD with technology, training, and community programs. Direct municipal police-foundation peer with overlapping program pillars.

Broad incumbents

• National Police Foundation: Nationwide nonprofit advancing policing through research, training, and technical assistance. A broader, federally-focused counterpart to APF's city-specific model.
• Motorola Solutions: Major public-safety technology vendor providing communications, command-center software, and video solutions to police agencies including APD. Adjacent enabler in the same ecosystem APF helps fund and operate.

Others

• Flock Safety: Public-safety technology vendor providing license-plate-reader cameras and surveillance tools used by law enforcement, including APF partner ecosystem. Comparable as a technology supplier into the same public-safety ecosystem APF serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/110428658178
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlpolicefdn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlanta-police-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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