Norfolk Police Foundation

What Norfolk Police Foundation does

The Norfolk Police Foundation is a Virginia-domiciled nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID 47-3268695) that channels private donations to support the Norfolk Police Department's community outreach, youth engagement, and officer-support programs. Established around 2013-2014, the foundation operates with a volunteer Board of Directors and no disclosed paid staff, raising funds via PayPal (one-time and recurring monthly) and mail-in checks payable to "NPF." It is the registered entity for 15+ community programs, including Cops and Kids Eating, Cops & Curls, Five-0 and Fades, Norfolk Police Youth Academy, Police Athletic League, Criminal Justice Explorers, Scholastic Chess Program, Citizens Police Academy, Coffee with a Cop, and the PLUS tutoring initiative, alongside equipment programs such as K9 ballistic vests.

The foundation's underlying operating model is partner-mediated service delivery: it funds or procures resources (back-to-school supplies, K9 equipment, two 15-person transport vans) and partners with civic, faith, media, and municipal organizations that execute programs alongside sworn NPD officers. Partnerships include the Southeastern Virginia Boys and Girls Club (CAKE), Life Enrichment Center of Norfolk (PLUS), TBN Broadcasting Group (WE Are ONE radio on WGPL-1350 AM), Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center, Norfolk Clergy, and Norfolk City Departments. The website (norfolkpolicefoundation.org) is a static informational and donation-funnel property with no app, no APIs, and no disclosed technology platforms.

The business model is purely donation-driven. Revenue mechanics consist of individual contributions, business and civic donations, and event-driven fundraising, with no commercial products, services, or pricing tiers. The single institutional beneficiary is the Norfolk Police Department and the Norfolk community it serves; donor-side diversification cannot be quantified from disclosed information. There are no venture, private equity, or institutional investors, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity.

Name

Norfolk Police Foundation

Legal name

Norfolk Police Foundation

Website

https://norfolkpolicefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Norfolk Police Foundation is a Virginia nonprofit that raises donations to fund the Norfolk Police Department's community outreach, youth engagement programs, and equipment purchases, operating through a volunteer board and partnerships with civic, faith, and municipal organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Policing Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Police Protection (92212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Crime Prevention & Community Policing Programs (EDALAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Community policing programs
• Youth engagement initiatives
• Nonprofit community outreach
• Law enforcement support
• Police foundation fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Norfolk Police Foundation generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Donations are processed via PayPal (credit card payments and monthly recurring donations) or by mail (check or money order payable to 'NPF'). Federal Tax ID: 47-3268695.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Norfolk Police Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises charitable donations to fund the Norfolk Police Department's Community Services Division. It purchases K9 ballistic vests and shelters, back-to-school items for children, and two 15-person vans for transporting children to community events, while sponsoring youth educational camps, community outreach programs, and police officer morale and recognition initiatives. Its core deliverables are community policing programs (e.g., CAKE, Five-0 and Fades, Citizens Police Academy, Coffee with a Cop, WE Are ONE) and youth programs (e.g., Norfolk Police Youth Academy, PAL, Criminal Justice Explorers, PLUS tutoring, Scholastic Chess).

Product overview

Norfolk Police Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Norfolk Police Department through community outreach, youth programs, and police officer support. The foundation offers a portfolio of community programs including youth engagement initiatives (Cops and Kids Eating, Cops & Curls, Norfolk Police Youth Academy, Police Athletic League, Criminal Justice Explorers, Scholastic Chess Program, Teens With a Purpose), community dialogue programs (Five-0 and Fades, Coffee with a Cop, Citizens Police Academy, WE Are ONE), and equipment support (K9 Unit ballistic vests). The organization also provides transportation services using purchased vans for community events and facilitates donations to support these initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cops and Kids Eating (CAKE) Monthly engagement program partnering with the Southeastern Virginia Boys and Girls Club that brings youth and Norfolk Police officers together for shared meals and policing demonstrations at the Boys and Girls Club Nervier Unit.
• Cops & Curls Annual formal event encouraging and motivating girls ages 6-13 from underserved communities through fun and educational activities with police officers, including back-to-school activities and movie outings.
• Five-0 and Fades Barbershop-based community engagement initiative hosting conversations between men and Norfolk Police officers about what to do when stopped by police, search warrants, and probable cause.
• K9 Unit Support Equipment program providing custom ballistic vests for K9 unit animals and partnering with other donor organizations to outfit Norfolk Police K9s.
• Teens With a Purpose (TWP) Creative-arts youth partnership using poetry, song, and acting to address social issues, with officers engaging teens regarding officer-involved shootings and what to do when stopped by police through spring break camps, forums, summer festivals, and bicycle camps.
• Norfolk Police Youth Academy Youth engagement initiative hosted at recreation centers, churches, and schools, delivering specialty unit demonstrations, static displays, mentorship, and character/ethics discussions over programs lasting 1 week to 3 months. Has served over 1,000 youth over the last decade.
• Police Athletic League (PAL) Athletics-based youth program providing recreational activities as an alternative to criminal involvement, including Badges for Baseball for ages 7-16 and Summer Youth Camps held in July and August.
• Scholastic Chess Program Chess instruction initiative led by Norfolk police officers that supports youth in improving concentration, memory, reading, and math skills, while fostering critical thinking and creativity.
• Citizens Police Academy 12-week program held at the Norfolk Police Training Center that gives Norfolk residents an up-close view of police department operations, with officers from various units serving as instructors. Operating for over 20 years.
• Coffee with a Cop National community dialogue initiative in which Norfolk police officers engage with patrons at coffee shops for up to 2 hours to discuss community topics, with locations announced via social media. Introduced in Norfolk in summer 2016.
• Criminal Justice Explorers 3-month law enforcement career exploration program for high school students featuring a structured curriculum with mock investigations.
• Police Leadership Unveils Success (PLUS) School-based tutoring partnership with the Life Enrichment Center of Norfolk, providing weekly tutoring in Title 1 Norfolk Public elementary schools with more than 50 Norfolk police officers serving as tutors for a complete academic calendar year.
• WE Are ONE - NPD And YOU Live radio broadcast partnership with TBN Broadcasting Group on WGPL-1350 AM, airing every 1st and 3rd Thursday with Norfolk police officers answering live phone calls from listeners on community policing, crime prevention, citizen engagement, and recruitment.
• Donation Processing Donation platform accepting charitable contributions via PayPal (credit card payments and recurring monthly donations) and by mail (check or money order payable to 'NPF'), with Federal Tax ID 47-3268695 for donor tax purposes.
• Community Services Transportation Transportation service using two foundation-purchased 15-person vans to safely transport children to and from Norfolk Police Department Community Services events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Norfolk Police Youth Academy has served over 1,000 youth over the last decade through engagement with officers via specialty unit demonstrations, static displays, mentorship, and character/ethics discussions.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeastern Virginia Boys and Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership for 'Cops and Kids Eating - CAKE' program providing monthly engagement opportunities for youth and officers to enjoy meals together and learn about policing through demonstrations at the Boys and Girls Club Nervier Unit.
• Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership for 'Norfolk's Finest and Furriest' program featuring officers photographed with animals ready for adoption, exclusively on NPD social media platforms to increase awareness for animal adoption.
• Teens With a Purpose (TWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative arts youth group that uses poetry, song, and acting to address social issues. Officers engage with teens regarding officer-involved shootings and what to do when stopped by police. Partners with spring break camps, forums, summer festivals, and bicycle camps.
• Life Enrichment Center of NorfolkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community agency that improves literacy through weekly tutoring in Title 1 Norfolk Public elementary schools. More than 50 Norfolk police officers serve as tutors for a complete academic calendar year through the PLUS (Police Leadership Unveils Success) initiative.
• TBN Broadcasting GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcast partnership for 'WE Are ONE - NPD And YOU' program. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, officers answer live phone calls and questions from listeners on WGPL-1350 AM regarding community policing, crime prevention, citizen engagement, and recruitment.
• Norfolk Police Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizens Police Academy is held at the Norfolk Police Training Center. Officers from various Units serve as instructors for 12 weeks, providing residents an up-close view of police department operations.
• Norfolk FesteventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Edward Wallace Wolcott, Jr. serves on the Norfolk Festevents Board Committee, connecting foundation to community events and festivals.
• Richard Bowling Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation for Scholastic Chess Program where officers and youth meet to support youth in improving concentration, memory, reading and math skills, and fostering critical thinking and creativity.
• Kaufman & CanolesminorOthersBoard member David Kamer is a member of Kaufman & Canoles' Norfolk office, providing legal expertise in estate and tax planning, trust and estate administration, non-profit organizations, and public finance.
• TowneBankminorOthersBoard member Yvonne T. Allmond is Executive Vice President & Community Financial Engagement Officer with TowneBank, bringing banking relationships and financial expertise to the foundation.
• Norfolk City DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorfolk Police partners with several city departments to host gang forums (3 each summer in each of the 3 Patrol Divisions), providing education for parents and youth about gang signs and pitfalls.
• Norfolk ClergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClergy Patrol program where Norfolk clergy work with police on weekends to positively affect community engagement and calm in neighborhoods following incidents. Clergy are dispatched from 8pm to Midnight across 3 Patrol Divisions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Police Foundation: National nonprofit focused on advancing policing through research, training, and program support across many departments. Comparable mission of strengthening policing but operates at a national rather than city level.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): National nonprofit providing resources to surviving families of fallen officers. Comparable as a police-supporting nonprofit but focused on officer families rather than community/youth engagement.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: National nonprofit honoring fallen officers and supporting officer wellness. Adjacent police-supporting nonprofit mission, though focused on officer memorialization and recognition.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Global membership organization for police leadership advancing policing practices including community engagement. Adjacent to NPF's mission of strengthening police-community relationships at a broader scale.

Direct peers

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National nonprofit partnering with police to provide youth athletic and educational programs as alternatives to crime. Directly comparable to NPF's Police Athletic League program and youth engagement model.
• Boston Police Foundation: Supports the Boston Police Department through funding for community programs, equipment, and youth initiatives. Comparable mission and structure as a city police foundation.
• New York City Police Foundation: An independent nonprofit that supports the NYPD through grants for youth programs, community initiatives, and officer support. Directly comparable as a city-level police foundation funding community policing and youth engagement.
• Chicago Police Foundation: Nonprofit that funds Chicago Police Department community programs, youth engagement, and officer support. Comparable scope and city-level focus on police-community partnerships.
• Los Angeles Police Foundation: Independent nonprofit supporting the LAPD through equipment, training, and community outreach funding. Comparable as a city-focused police foundation raising charitable donations to fund department-led programs.

Regional players

• Metropolitan Police Department of DC (community programs): Major municipal police department with comparable community policing and youth engagement programs. Comparable as a city-level police organization but publicly funded rather than nonprofit-supported.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments1 record

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