Police Chaplains Ministry

What Police Chaplains Ministry does

Police Chaplains Ministry is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to provide multi-faith chaplaincy services to the Chicago Police Department. It serves approximately 11,000 active officers, 12,000 local retirees, and their families through a team of seven chaplains representing Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Non-Denominational Christian, and United Methodist traditions. Core service offerings include 24/7 crisis ministry, pastoral care (hospital visits, counseling referrals, end-of-life care), Police Masses held twice monthly at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, weekly Christian and Muslim prayer services at CPD HQ and the Training Academy, and family-focused programs such as the Upper Room Club, the CPD Cancer Care Ministry, and the Quilts for Cops program (over 1,700 quilts distributed since 2016).

The ministry's service model is relationship-driven and field-based rather than technology-driven. Chaplains embed themselves in CPD culture through roll-call visits, district-level presence, ride-alongs, and 24/7 on-call crisis response. Several chaplains are themselves current or former CPD officers, giving the team dual credibility as both ordained clergy and sworn officers. Communication with the CPD community runs through Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 newsletters, monthly newsletters from Fr. Dan Brandt and Rabbi Moshe Wolf, social media (Facebook, X/Twitter), and an extensive photo and video archive dating back to 2011.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tax-deductible donations (accepted via mail, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and legacy giving) plus a small merchandise e-commerce storefront (challenge coins, tumblers, apparel, beach towels) priced between $10 and $100 per unit. The organization also receives in-kind venue and food support from partners such as Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and Pizano's Pizza. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization is governed by a board of directors with no parent company or institutional investors. Beyond Chicago, the ministry has provided ad hoc consultation to law enforcement agencies including Alaska State Patrol, Miami-Dade, New Orleans, and Philadelphia, but this remains a peripheral activity rather than a scaled revenue line.

Name

Police Chaplains Ministry

Legal name

Police Chaplains Ministry

Website

https://chicagopcm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Police Chaplains Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that provides 24/7 multi-faith chaplaincy, crisis response, and pastoral care services to the approximately 11,000 active and 12,000 retired Chicago Police Department officers and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Law enforcement chaplaincy
• Police pastoral care
• Crisis ministry services
• Spiritual counseling
• Nonprofit religious services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations via mail, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle. It is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, making donations tax-deductible. The organization also encourages legacy giving through wills and bequests.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling branded merchandise including challenge coins, tumblers, flashlights, t-shirts, and towels. Single-item purchases at fixed price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Police Chaplains Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides 24/7 interfaith chaplaincy services to active and retired Chicago Police Department officers and their families. Core offerings include crisis ministry, pastoral care, weekly Christian and Muslim prayer services, Police Masses, end-of-life support, line-of-duty death response, and specialized programs such as the Cancer Care Ministry, Quilts for Cops, and the Upper Room Club.

Product overview

Police Chaplains Ministry is a nonprofit religious organization serving the Chicago Police Department. It offers a diverse portfolio of spiritual support services including chaplaincy ministry, crisis response, pastoral care, and weekly prayer services (Christian and Muslim). The organization operates an e-commerce merchandise store selling branded items (challenge coins, tumblers, t-shirts, beach towels), and provides specialized programs such as the Cancer Care Ministry, Quilts for Cops (comfort quilts for injured officers), and the Upper Room Club (faith sharing group). Additional offerings include memorial cards for fallen officers, St. Michael prayer cards and medals, Mass cards, and a chaplain ride-along program. The ministry maintains video and photo archives documenting its activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pastoral Care Services Pastoral care including visits to sick/injured officers, counseling, referrals, end-of-life care, and survivor support for officers killed in the line of duty, provided to active and retired Chicago Police officers and their families.
• Crisis Ministry Services Around-the-clock chaplain response to critical incidents including officer injuries, death notifications, suicides, and family emergencies for the Chicago Police Department.
• Police Mass Services Catholic Mass services held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, open to all CPD family members regardless of creed.
• Weekly Prayer Services Christian prayer services every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at HQ and Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the academy; Muslim (Jumma) prayer service every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the academy.
• Quilts for Cops Program Program providing handmade comfort quilts to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty; twin-sized quilts can be sponsored for $200 with family name sewn into the label.
• CPD Cancer Care Ministry Spiritual support ministry for CPD officers and families dealing with cancer, modeled on the 'Journey to Hope' program from Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
• Upper Room Club Faith sharing and prayer group meeting at Pizano's Pizza for CPD officers to discuss prayer, Church traditions, ethics, and current events in a relaxed setting.
• St. Michael Prayer Card Prayer card featuring St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of police officers and soldiers, fitted for uniform crown cap.
• St. Michael Medal Medal featuring St. Michael the Archangel for sworn police officers (currently sold out).
• Mass Card Request Service Service to request Mass cards to remember deceased loved ones at Police Mass services, with option to mail cards to next of kin.
• Prayer Request Service Community prayer request submission service for those in need of God's grace, prayed for during Mass and gatherings.
• Chaplain Ride-Along Program Program allowing sworn CPD personnel to request a Chaplains Unit member to ride along for a shift to provide street presence and ministry support.
• Line of Duty Death Memorial Cards Memorial cards honoring Chicago Police officers killed in the line of duty, available as PDF downloads and distributed to families and colleagues.
• PCM Merchandise Store Online merchandise store selling Police Chaplains Ministry branded items including challenge coins, tumblers, t-shirts, and beach towels to supporters and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,700 quilts distributed to injured officers since 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pizano's Pizza & PastacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPizano's generously hosts the Upper Room Club faith-sharing gatherings, providing the room and food/drink for bi-monthly meetings of CPD officers and families. Owner Annette Malnati has continued the tradition started by her late husband Rudy Malnati.
• Mercy Home for Boys and GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the venue for Police Masses held on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1140 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. Ample parking available for attendees.
• Quilts for Cops (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Bobbie Bebereia, this organization provides comfort quilts to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty. Police Chaplains Ministry supports the Chicago chapter, with Chaplain Hysni Selenica coordinating local efforts. Over 1,700 quilts distributed nationwide since 2016.
• Marla MargelewskicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetired CPD officer who volunteers to organize the Chicago chapter of Quilts for Cops. Long arm quilter with years of experience coordinating quilt distribution to injured officers.
• Chicago Police Memorial FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring fallen officers. Provides support and assistance to families of officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. Co-hosts events including the annual candlelight vigil.
• Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion serving active and retired CPD officers. Partners on newsletters, events, and community support. Chaplains participate in FOP events and distribute newsletters through their network.
• Chicago Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner organization. Ministry officially provides chaplaincy services to CPD, with chaplains having access to all districts and specialized units. Training Academy collaborates on officer wellness programs.
• Archdiocese of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides support and coordination for Catholic chaplain services. Liaises when deceased officers have children attending Catholic schools or desire Catholic cemetery burial.
• Chicago Gearheads Car ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar club of CPD officers and supporters who host annual car blessing events. Rabbi Moshe Wolf provides blessing prayers for the motoring season.
• Chicago Police Marine Corps LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $1,000 generation donation to Police Chaplains Ministry. Conducts 20K walks for suicide awareness raising funds for PTSD treatment (Stellate Ganglion Block).
• Brotherhood for the FallenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit of CPD officers committed to attending services of officers killed around the country and supporting families. Hosts annual Blue Tie Gala.
• St. Jude Police LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOldest fraternal organization associated with CPD, founded 1932. Helps members' families during times of grief and loss. CPD chaplains lead wake services at over 500 St. Jude services annually.
• City Cruises / Spirit of ChicagominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOperates the Spirit of Chicago boat used for annual Gold Star Family luncheon cruise. Has been generous with complimentary venue access.
• Fr. Dan Brandt Personal Media AppearancesminorOthersFr. Brandt has appeared on NPR, Relevant Radio, ABC Channel 7 Chicago, and been featured in Chicago Tribune. Used to raise awareness of police mental health and suicide prevention.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gary Sinise Foundation: Large national foundation serving first responders, veterans, and military families. Comparable in donor base and first-responder beneficiary focus, with substantially larger scale and broader programming than PCM.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: National organization operating the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. and supporting officer families. Comparable in mission to honor fallen officers and support survivors, but operates at national scale with a much larger budget and broader scope than PCM.
• Tunnel to Towers Foundation: Major national foundation supporting first responders, military, and their families. Comparable in its fundraising scale, national brand, and first-responder beneficiary focus, though broader in scope than PCM's chaplaincy-specific work.
• Fraternal Order of Police: Largest law enforcement labor organization in the U.S., representing officers and providing peer support, including through lodge-based chaplaincy programs. PCM is a current operational partner; FOP Lodges often sponsor or co-host chaplaincy work analogous to PCM's model.

Direct peers

• Brotherhood for the Fallen: Nonprofit of CPD officers and supporters committed to attending services of fallen officers nationwide and supporting their families. Directly comparable mission focus on fallen officer family support and current PCM partner.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): National nonprofit supporting families of officers killed in the line of duty. Comparable mission (line-of-duty death survivor support) and overlapping beneficiary population of Gold Star families, with similar reliance on donations and chapter-based volunteer structures.
• Chicago Police Memorial Foundation: CPD-affiliated nonprofit dedicated to honoring fallen officers and supporting catastrophically injured officers and their families. Directly comparable as a Chicago-based law enforcement charity with overlapping programs (Gold Star support, memorials) and overlapping donor pool serving the same CPD community.

Emerging players

• Healthcare Chaplaincy Network: Organization promoting professional chaplaincy in healthcare settings. Comparable as a multi-faith chaplaincy ministry model with similar service delivery (pastoral care, crisis response, interfaith team) but operating in a different beneficiary population (patients/families vs. law enforcement).
• Military Chaplains Association of the USA: Professional association for military chaplains. Comparable in the multi-faith, 24/7 chaplaincy model serving a uniformed/protective services population (military), with similar training, crisis response, and faith-representation structure.
• Blue H.E.L.P. Nonprofit focused on law enforcement officer mental health and suicide prevention. Comparable in addressing the same officer suicide crisis (2x general population rate) that PCM cites, and overlapping in the donor base of law enforcement wellness advocates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pcm_chicago
• Facebookfacebook.com/chicagopcm.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/police-chaplains-ministry

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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