What NYC Police Foundation does

The New York City Police Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1971 and headquartered at 530 Fifth Avenue, New York, with the mission of providing supplemental resources to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to enhance crime prevention, counterterrorism, community engagement, and officer wellness. Its core programs include Crime Stoppers (anonymous tip hotline with rewards up to $3,500), Gun Stop ($1,500 rewards for illegal weapons tips), the Options virtual-reality curriculum for youth development (engaging 40,000+ young people), the International/Domestic Liaison Program stationing NYPD intelligence officers in foreign cities, Build the Block community engagement, and FINEST CARE mental health counseling delivered with NewYork-Presbyterian. The Foundation also funds equipment purchases (over 1,000 ballistic vests in 2022, $1M in Bomb Squad equipment in 2026), 50 Grants for 50 Precincts innovation funding, and officer wellness initiatives.

Revenue derives from four streams: individual donations at tiers ranging from $25 to $5,000+ (and monthly recurring), corporate and foundation grants (with documented gifts from Craig Newmark, Vornado, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Rudin Family, and others), annual fundraising galas with sponsorship packages from $20,000 Bronze to $250,000 Diamond and $2,500 premium tickets, and merchandise sales (notably the annual NYPD K9 & Friends Calendar at $35). Distribution occurs exclusively through the NYPD apparatus and direct NYC community programs, with no traditional product sales channel.

The organization reports cumulative outcomes of 5,600+ violent crimes solved, 5,100+ illegal firearms recovered, and 7,800+ arrests tied to its reward programs, alongside 100+ renovated NYPD facilities. Governance is led by President & CEO Susan L. Birnbaum and Board Chairman Philip O. Ozuah, MD, PhD, with Andrew H. Tisch among trustees. Historically, the Foundation has served as first-mover funding source for NYPD innovations including the first bullet-resistant vests (1972), CompStat computers (1993), the Real Time Crime Center (2001), and body camera pilot studies.

Name

NYC Police Foundation

Legal name

New York City Police Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://nycpolicefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The NYC Police Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971 that raises funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support NYPD programs, equipment, training, community engagement, and officer wellness across New York City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Nonprofit Foundation

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Police Protection (92212)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Gun Violence Prevention & Public Safety Policy Advocacy (BPAGAFAM)

Keywords

• Law enforcement support
• Public safety funding
• Community policing programs
• Youth crime prevention
• Counterterrorism intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting police foundation programs. Donation tiers range from $25 to $5,000 and above, with various designation options including General Support, Crime Stoppers, Emergency Fund, and specific programs.
2. Annual Gala Events: Annual fundraising gala hosted at venues like Intrepid Museum, Pier Sixty, and Sheraton New York. Generates revenue through ticket sales ($2,500 premium tickets), corporate sponsorships ($20,000-$250,000), and journal advertisements.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of NYPD-themed merchandise including K9 & Friends Calendars ($35 donation). All proceeds directly benefit foundation programs and initiatives.
4. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Major gifts and grants from corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Examples include Craig Newmark's $1 million gift for bomb squad equipment and Vornado's $1 million for Times Square Substation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The NYC Police Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations to provide the NYPD with resources, equipment, training, and programs that fall outside traditional city budgets. Its core offerings include funding crime-fighting programs such as Crime Stoppers and Gun Stop, supporting youth development through the Options virtual reality curriculum, financing counterterrorism initiatives including the International/Domestic Liaison Program, and underwriting officer wellness and equipment purchases such as ballistic vests and explosive detection canines.

Product overview

The NYC Police Foundation is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) that provides resources supporting three core areas: advancing programs and technology to prevent violent crime and thwart terrorism, strengthening communities through youth engagement and police-community relations, and enhancing police services via training and wellness initiatives. The organization administers several flagship programs including the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip hotline, the Gun Stop illegal weapons reporting program, the Options virtual reality youth development curriculum, and the International/Domestic Liaison counterterrorism network. Additional offerings include the 50 Grants for 50 Precincts innovation funding initiative, explosive detection canine program, community policing campaigns like Build the Block, and fundraising products such as the annual NYPD K9 & Friends Calendar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crime Stoppers Program Anonymous tip hotline (1-800-577-TIPS) administered by the Police Foundation since 1983, offering rewards up to $3,500 for information leading to arrest and indictment of violent felons. Serves the public, the NYPD, and NYC communities.
• Gun Stop Program Anonymous tip program (1-866-GUN-STOP or 311) offering $1,500 rewards for information leading to arrest and removal of illegal weapons from NYC streets. In operation since 2001.
• Options Program Youth development program using virtual reality workshops to teach decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, de-escalation techniques, and career development opportunities to young people across NYC's five boroughs. Has engaged 40,000+ young people.
• International/Domestic Liaison Program Counterterrorism program that stations NYPD Senior Intelligence Officers in cities globally to gather firsthand intelligence on worldwide counterterror operations and build law enforcement contacts. Expanded with new posts in Tucson, Arizona and Bogotá, Colombia in 2024.
• 50 Grants for 50 Precincts $1 million grant program funding innovative projects at 50 NYPD precincts, with each precinct eligible to receive up to $20,000 for programs promoting community engagement, officer wellness, and youth development.
• NYPD K9 & Friends Calendar Annual 13-month calendar featuring NYPD canine units and their handlers, sold for $35 per copy as a fundraising product to benefit foundation programs.
• Explosive Detection Canines Program Foundation-funded program providing highly-trained explosive detection dogs capable of detecting airborne explosive particles in crowds, enabling NYPD to scan for suspects carrying explosives in large public gatherings.
• Build the Block Public engagement campaign supporting the NYPD Neighborhood Policing strategy, driving residents to local meetings with neighborhood police officers and including 650 community partner leaders serving as liaisons.
• Lightweight Bullet-Resistant Vests Program Program providing lightweight bullet-resistant vests for NYPD detectives and investigators, designed to be worn over professional attire while providing lifesaving protection. Over 1,550 vests purchased through this program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,600+ violent crimes solved through Crime Stoppers program including nearly 1,600 murders and attempted murders
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• New York GiantsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2020Partnership as part of the Giants' 'Team of Teams' community initiative. Giants players including Daniel Jones and Dalvin Tomlinson worked with NYC youth in the Options Program, helping develop new curriculum scenarios. Giants also supported #TogetherBlue campaign.
• NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2019Collaborated with NYPD to launch FINEST CARE program providing free, confidential counseling and mental health services to NYPD officers. Built upon the COPE Program foundation. Officers can call confidential referral line to access psychologists and psychiatrists.
• Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNF and Andreas C. Dracopoulos personally have supported the NYC Police Foundation's International Liaison Program and Community Engagement Initiatives for over a decade. SNF is an international grantmaking organization that has committed nearly $4 billion to more than 3,000 grantee-partners in over 135 countries since 1996.
• Madison Square Garden 'Thank You, NYPD' InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonation designation option for supporters wishing to recognize NYPD through MSG initiative.
• Intrepid MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for 2026 Annual Gala, hosting nearly 1,000 supporters at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Police Foundation: 501(c)(3) that funds programs, equipment, and community initiatives for the Boston Police Department. Comparable single-city police foundation with similar fundraising and grant-making activities.
• Los Angeles Police Foundation: Independent 501(c)(3) that raises private funds to support the LAPD through equipment, technology, training, and community programs. Closest analog to the NYC Police Foundation in scale and mission.
• Chicago Police Foundation: Nonprofit supporting the Chicago Police Department through fundraising for equipment, training, youth programs, and community engagement. Operates the same nonprofit-to-municipal-police model as the NYC Police Foundation.
• Metropolitan Police Department (DC) Foundation: Nonprofit supporting the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department through private philanthropy for equipment, training, and community programs. Direct peer operating under identical 501(c)(3) supporting-a-municipal-department model.
• Philadelphia Police Foundation: Independent nonprofit raising private funds for the Philadelphia Police Department. Comparable in scope, single-city focus, and reliance on galas and corporate sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• National Police Foundation: National nonprofit (founded 1970) focused on advancing policing through research, training, and innovation rather than direct fundraising for a single department. Broader, research-oriented complement to the NYC Police Foundation's program-delivery focus.

Others

• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): National nonprofit supporting families of officers killed in the line of duty. Adjacent to the NYC Police Foundation's officer wellness and family-support programming through FINEST CARE and COPE partnerships.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Professional association for police leaders worldwide providing training, policy, and resources. Ecosystem participant serving police leaders rather than raising funds for a specific department, but overlapping in mission space.
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): National research and policy organization dedicated to improving policing through studies, surveys, and executive training. Overlaps with the NYC Police Foundation's Neighborhood Policing and reform efforts but at the research/policy level rather than direct program funding.

Emerging players

• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: National nonprofit dedicated to honoring American law enforcement officers through the Memorial and Museum. Adjacent peer in the police-support nonprofit ecosystem with national rather than city-specific scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nycpolicefdtn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-city-police-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/nycpolicefdtn
• Xx.com/nycpolicefdtn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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