State Troopers Fraternal Association

What State Troopers Fraternal Association does

The State Troopers Fraternal Association (STFA) is a New Jersey nonprofit labor organization incorporated on October 28, 1963, that serves as the legally recognized collective bargaining unit for all rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers below the rank of Sergeant. The organization represents over 1,900 active members across Troop and Station locations throughout New Jersey, governed by an elected Board of ten Officers serving two-year terms, with all Officers and Representatives being enlisted State Troopers. The STFA advocates for salary, benefits, working conditions, and fair treatment of its members, and pursues legislative influence through affiliations with the National Troopers Coalition and joint advocacy with the STNCOA and STSOA.

The organization's product surface consists of four interconnected offerings: STFA Membership Services (collective bargaining representation), the STFA Foundation (a separately registered 501(c)(3) charity, IRS ID# 81-2355552, providing financial and material assistance to troopers, families, and survivors), an online merchandise store (stfastore.com), and a digital member portal (ConnectPlus) for member login and resources. The Foundation runs two annual direct-mail fundraising campaigns (spring and fall), an annual Scotch & Cigar Night and Golf Outing, a Business Supporter Program, and scholarship programs. The STFA explicitly states it does not solicit donations via phone, text, or email.

The business model is that of a membership-based fraternal association with two primary revenue streams: recurring membership dues from 1,900+ active members and donations/fundraising through the Foundation, supplemented by merchandise sales and business sponsorships. Operations are funded entirely by member dues, philanthropic contributions, and event revenue, with no outside investment, venture, or private equity participation. The organization operates from a single headquarters in Manasquan, New Jersey, with no geographic footprint beyond the state and serves only NJ State Troopers.

Name

State Troopers Fraternal Association

Legal name

State Troopers Fraternal Association of New Jersey

Website

https://stfa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The State Troopers Fraternal Association is a New Jersey nonprofit labor organization, founded in 1963, that serves as the recognized collective bargaining unit for over 1,900 rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers below the rank of Sergeant, with fundraising and member assistance delivered through an affiliated 501(c)(3) Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Association Services

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (813930)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Law enforcement association
• Collective bargaining services
• Trooper member advocacy
• Nonprofit fraternal organization
• Trooper family assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Manasquan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Revenue generated through membership dues from over 1,900 active members who are rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers below the rank of Sergeant.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The STFA Foundation (501(c)(3)) conducts two direct-mail fundraising campaigns annually (spring and fall). Donations are tax-deductible and support financial assistance to State Troopers, family members, and survivors. The organization does not solicit donations via phone, text, or email.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The STFA serves as the recognized collective bargaining unit for all rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers below the rank of Sergeant, providing labor representation, salary and benefits negotiation, grievance handling, and legislative advocacy. The affiliated STFA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, conducts two annual direct-mail fundraising campaigns and provides financial and material assistance to State Troopers, their families, and survivors in need.

Product overview

The State Troopers Fraternal Association operates as a membership-based labor organization with four interconnected offerings: STFA Membership Services serves as the primary collective bargaining unit for NJ State Troopers; the STFA Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charity) handles fundraising and provides financial assistance to troopers and families; the Online Merch Store enables supporter engagement through branded merchandise; and the Member Portal provides digital access for existing members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STFA Membership Services The recognized collective bargaining unit for all rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers below the rank of Sergeant, providing advocacy, salary negotiations, benefits representation, grievance handling, and legislative advocacy on behalf of over 1,900 active members.
• STFA Foundation A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation (ID# 81-2355552) that provides financial and material assistance to State Troopers, their families, and survivors in need. Conducts two annual direct-mail fundraising campaigns (spring and fall), scholarship programs for criminal justice education, and community outreach events.
• STFA Online Merch Store An online merchandise store at stfastore.com selling STFA-branded merchandise and apparel for supporters and members to engage with the association.
• STFA Member Portal A digital member portal at state-troopers-fraternal-association.connectplus.app for STFA members to login, register, and access member-only resources and information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant strides in salary, benefits, and legislation affecting New Jersey State Police since 1963

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Troopers Coalition (NTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe STFA maintains an affiliation with the National Troopers Coalition, which represents the nation's 45,000 State Troopers. This partnership provides the STFA with national representation and enables collaboration with other state trooper organizations on shared advocacy goals.
• Other Law Enforcement GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe STFA maintains strong ties with other Law Enforcement groups at the local and national levels, including collaborations with STNCOA (State Troopers NCO Association), STSOA (State Troopers Superior Officers Association), NJ PBA, and various other regional law enforcement organizations.
• STFA FoundationcoreOthersThe STFA Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity (ID# 81-2355552) that provides financial and material assistance to State Troopers, family members, and survivors. The Foundation conducts fundraising events and scholarship programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association: Represents New York State Troopers in a neighboring jurisdiction. Directly analogous in mission (state police labor representation, collective bargaining, member benefits) but operates in a different state with separate collective bargaining law.
• Pennsylvania State Troopers Association: Association representing Pennsylvania State Troopers. Operates in the same regional corridor as STFA with a comparable fraternal/labor mandate for state-level police, providing a regional structural comparison.
• California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Safety Union: Labor organization representing CHP officers. While West Coast-based, it parallels STFA in providing state police/law enforcement labor representation, collective bargaining, and member benefit services within a single state.

Direct peers

• State Troopers Superior Officers Association (STSOA): Represents NJ State Troopers at the superior officer rank. Joins STFA and STNCOA as one of three recognized NJ State Police unions, offering a directly comparable labor-representation model for a distinct rank cohort.
• State Troopers Non-Commissioned Officers Association (STNCOA): New Jersey organization representing NJ State Troopers NCOs (Sergeants and above). It is one of three NJ State Police unions cited alongside STFA in press releases, making it the closest labor-peer in the same jurisdiction and member base.
• New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJ PBA Local 105): Major NJ law enforcement labor organization representing municipal and county police officers. While not solely state police, it is a directly comparable New Jersey-based police labor union that competes for the same legislative and bargaining attention.

Broad incumbents

• Fraternal Order of Police (FOP): The largest national law enforcement fraternal organization in the U.S. FOP operates lodges across all 50 states and competes for the same member demographic as STFA, with a broader portfolio that includes federal, municipal, and state law enforcement.

Others

• National Troopers Coalition (NTC): Coalition that represents the nation's 45,000 State Troopers and is affiliated with STFA. Comparable in mission to aggregate state-trooper representation and serves as the national advocacy counterpart to STFA's state-level activity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stfa_nj
• Facebookfacebook.com/stfafoundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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