Lakeland Police Foundation

What Lakeland Police Foundation does

The Lakeland Police Foundation, Inc. is a Florida-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered at 219 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL. It operates independently of the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Police Department (LPD), with all Board of Directors members and officers serving as uncompensated volunteers. Its mission is to support past, present, and future members of the Lakeland Police Department and their families through charitable programs covering financial hardship, education, retired K-9 care, member and retiree appreciation, and youth engagement via the Police Explorer Program.

The Foundation's core programmatic offerings include the Fallen Heroes Memorial (constructed 2016, honoring seven LPD officers who died in the line of duty), the Educational Grant Fund (bi-annual awards for LPD members and their children), the Hardship Grant Fund (for deaths, serious injuries, chronic illness, and natural disasters), the Retired K-9 Care Assistance Fund (paid directly to approved veterinarians), the Lakeland Police Explorer Program Fund (a youth training program in law enforcement fundamentals), the Annual Retiree Luncheon (approximately 150 attendees), and the Memorial Bricks sponsorship program (minimum $100 donation). A current capital initiative, the Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign, has a $65,000 fundraising goal to acquire a Ford Transit 15-passenger extended van.

Its business model is donation-driven, with revenue drawn from individual and corporate contributions, grants from sub-funds within the GiveWell Community Foundation (George W. Jenkins Fund, Vicky and James Luffman Fund), memorial brick sponsorships, and periodic fundraising events. Donations are processed through the GiveButter online platform, and outreach is conducted via the Foundation's website, direct community engagement, and events targeting Lakeland-area citizens and businesses. There is no technology product, proprietary software, or AI/ML capability. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the organization is structurally limited to a single-geography (Lakeland/Polk County, Florida), single-beneficiary (LPD) focus.

Name

Lakeland Police Foundation

Legal name

Lakeland Police Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://lakelandpolicefoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lakeland Police Foundation is a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that supports past, present, and future members of the Lakeland Police Department and their families through hardship grants, educational awards, K-9 care, a Fallen Heroes Memorial, and the Police Explorer Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Law enforcement support
• Charitable foundation services
• Community fundraising programs
• Hardship and education grants
• Police family assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual & Corporate Donations: The Foundation raises funds through direct monetary contributions from citizens, businesses, and community members via its website donation portal (GiveButter). These are voluntary charitable donations supporting the Foundation's various programs.
2. Grants & Foundation Funding: The Foundation receives grant funding from other foundations (e.g., George W. Jenkins Fund and Vicky and James Luffman Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation). Grants are awarded for specific programmatic purposes such as the Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign.
3. Memorial Brick Sponsorship: The Foundation sells commemorative brick pavers (minimum $100 donation) for inclusion in the LPD Fallen Heroes Memorial walkway. The brick campaign is periodically active and open to the public for sponsorship.
4. Fundraising Campaigns & Events: The Foundation conducts targeted fundraising campaigns (e.g., Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign with a $65,000 goal) and hosts events to generate revenue for specific programmatic needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Lakeland Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable donations and grants to fund programs supporting active, retired, and future members of the Lakeland Police Department and their families. Its core offerings include the Fallen Heroes Memorial, hardship and educational grant funds, retired K-9 veterinary care support, the Police Explorer Program, member appreciation events, and a memorial brick sponsorship program, all funded through GiveButter-powered donations and targeted fundraising campaigns.

Product overview

Lakeland Police Foundation is a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 2012, separate from the City of Lakeland and Lakeland Police Department. The foundation operates as a collection of support programs rather than a unified product platform. Its core offerings include: the Fallen Heroes Memorial (constructed 2016), Educational Grant Fund, Hardship Grant Fund, Retired K-9 Care Assistance Fund, Lakeland Police Explorer Program, Member Appreciation events, and Memorial Bricks. The foundation also runs the Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign as a current fundraising initiative. These programs collectively support past, present, and future members of the Lakeland Police Department and their families through financial assistance, educational grants, memorial maintenance, and member appreciation activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fallen Heroes Memorial A memorial at the Foundation's Lakeland headquarters honoring the seven officers of the Lakeland Police Department who died in the line of duty, constructed in 2016 through Foundation-led fundraising.
• Educational Grant Fund Bi-annual educational grants awarded to past and present Lakeland Police Department members and their children for educational purposes, reviewed and approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors.
• Hardship Grant Fund Monetary support for past, present, and future Lakeland Police Department members and their children experiencing financial hardship due to job-related fatalities, serious injuries, chronic or terminal illnesses, or natural disasters.
• Retired K-9 Care Assistance Fund Monetary support for critical care procedures for retired Lakeland Police Department K-9s, paid directly to approved veterinarian providers.
• Lakeland Police Explorer Program Fund A program for young adults aged 16 and older interested in law enforcement careers, providing weekly training in traffic stops, accident investigations, crisis intervention, domestic violence, first aid, search and arrest, and crime scene processing, with participation in state-level competitions.
• Member Appreciation Events (Annual Retiree Luncheon and Legacy Day) Annual events that foster relationships between Lakeland Police Department retirees and current officers, including the Annual Retiree Luncheon held each April at the LPD Training Center and attracting approximately 150 attendees.
• Memorial Bricks Sponsorship Program A sponsorship program offering personalized commemorative brick pavers (minimum donation of $100) for inclusion in the LPD Fallen Heroes Memorial walkway, available periodically through campaign cycles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fallen Heroes Memorial constructed in 2016 honoring 7 officers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GiveButtercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025GiveButter provides the online donation and fundraising platform infrastructure used by the Foundation to process individual donations and run campaign-specific fundraising pages (general LPF donations, Explorer Vehicle Campaign, memorial brick sponsorship).
• Lakeland Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation's primary partner — all programs support LPD officers, retirees, their families, and the Police Explorer Program. The Foundation works directly with LPD to host the Annual Retiree Luncheon and coordinate the Fallen Heroes Memorial.
• Lakeland Police Employees AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation co-hosts the Annual Retiree Luncheon with the Lakeland Police Department and the Lakeland Police Employees Association, combining resources to show appreciation to retired LPD members.
• CopsAlive.com / The Law Enforcement Survival InstituteminorOthersCOPSALIVE.COM and the Total Policing Wellness Project are featured on the Foundation's 'Get Help' page as recommended mental health and wellness resources for law enforcement officers and first responders, providing information, strategies, and peer support.
• UCF RESTORESminorOthersUCF RESTORES is a treatment clinic providing clinical services to first responders experiencing PTSD and trauma-related concerns. Listed as a resource on the Foundation's 'Get Help' page for LPD members.
• COPLINE.ORGminorOthersCOPLINE.ORG is a not-for-profit organization providing 24/7 trained peer support for law enforcement officers and their families in crisis, with referrals to mental health professionals. Listed as a resource on the Foundation's 'Get Help' page.
• PauseFirstminorOthersPauseFirst works exclusively with law enforcement, dispatch, fire service, EMS, corrections, active military, and veterans. Listed as a mental wellness resource on the Foundation's 'Get Help' page.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)minorOthersAFSP is a voluntary health organization providing a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against suicide. Listed as a resource on the Foundation's 'Get Help' page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tampa Police Foundation: Local Florida police foundation supporting the Tampa Police Department via charitable programs, equipment funding, and community engagement. Closest geographic and structural analog — both are small municipal police-support 501(c)(3)s in Florida.
• Badge of Life: Nonprofit focused on officer mental health, suicide prevention, and wellness resources. Directly comparable to LPF's wellness resource partnerships (COPLINE, UCF RESTORES, PauseFirst, AFSP) on the 'Get Help' page.
• Behind the Badge Foundation: Community nonprofit that supports police officers and their families through charitable programs, scholarships, and crisis assistance. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and target beneficiary set to the Lakeland Police Foundation.
• Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP): Nonprofit dedicated to honoring fallen law enforcement officers and providing resources to surviving families. Shares LPF's line-of-duty death recognition and family-support mission.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): National nonprofit that provides resources to families of officers killed in the line of duty, including grief counseling, scholarships, and peer support. Directly comparable to LPF's Hardship Grant Fund, Fallen Heroes Memorial, and family-focused mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: National nonprofit that built and maintains the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. and honors fallen officers across the U.S. Shares LPF's Fallen Heroes Memorial concept and line-of-duty death recognition mission at national scale.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Foundation: Foundation arm of the IACP supporting law enforcement research, training, and officer wellness. Comparable as a police-focused nonprofit foundation, though serving a national/international membership of chiefs rather than a single municipal department.
• Police Benevolent Association (PBA): Labor organization representing law enforcement officers with charitable, legal defense, and member-benefit functions. Comparable in serving officer welfare and family support, though operating at state/national scope rather than as a single-city foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LakelandPD
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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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