What FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association does

The FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBICLECAAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at 7 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, operating as an independent alumni chapter of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association. It is distinct and separate from the FBI and has no law enforcement authority. The organization supports local, state, and federal law enforcement through two operational pillars: Community Engagement/Awareness and Education/Training. Its membership is restricted to graduates of the FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy, an FBI-run program in which classes of 20–30 students meet 6–8 times for three-hour sessions taught by FBI agents.

The organization's portfolio spans youth pipeline programs (Future Agents in Training, FBI Student Academy at Cleveland State University), scholarship programs (Collegiate, Police and Dispatch Academy, Joe Russ Memorial), member-exclusive educational events (Coffee, Cases and Hot Topics, Annual Gala, Quantico trips), and community programs (Flags for Honor, Light Ohio Blue, FBI Memorial Service, Camp Forbes support, Internet Safety for Kids, CEO Shoot). It runs on Wild Apricot membership software, offers Annual membership at $100/year and Lifetime membership at $1,000, and supplements dues with tax-deductible donations and event fees (e.g., gala tickets at $85–$100).

Revenue mechanics rely on membership dues, donations, and event registrations, with episodic fundraising events such as Flags for Honor generating substantial single-event proceeds ($43,000 raised in 2024). Distribution occurs through the FBICLECAAA website, FBI Cleveland Division referrals, email newsletters, community lectures, and direct participation in regional events. The organization is led by an elected board (President Ray Marvar, VP Monica Ghose, Treasurer Teran Taggart, Secretary Kim Hammond) and operates with approximately 5 employees. Its 2024 program impact included $10,000 in scholarships, $19,000 in capital investment at Camp Forbes, and over 700 flags displayed annually, and it holds the Gold Star Chapter designation from the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

Name

FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association

Legal name

Federal Bureau of Investigation Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association Cleveland Chapter

Website

https://fbiclecaaa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBICLECAAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Cleveland, Ohio that supports law enforcement through community engagement and education programs for FBI Citizens Academy graduates and Northern Ohio community members. It operates scholarships, youth programs, and member-exclusive events funded by dues, donations, and ticket sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community & Law Enforcement Support Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Law Enforcement & Police Academy Training (EDAOAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Privacy & Data Protection (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) (EDABADAC), Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy (BPAGAFAN), Financial Crime & Fraud Prevention (Forensics, Investigations) (EDABAJAK)

Keywords

• Law enforcement community engagement
• Citizens academy alumni programs
• Law enforcement scholarships
• Community education programs
• Nonprofit membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $100 per year and lifetime membership of $1,000 provide recurring revenue for the organization to fund its community engagement and educational programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations support various programs including Flags for Honor, general scholarship fund, Joe Russ Memorial Scholarship, and community engagement activities. Tax ID: 20-1977299.
3. Event Fees: Revenue generated from event registrations including annual gala tickets ($100 for alumni, $85 for lifetime members), group tables ($700 for 8 guests), and member-exclusive events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The FBICLECAAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies through two pillars: Community Engagement/Awareness and Education/Training. It offers membership-based programs including the FBI Citizens Academy, scholarships for law enforcement students, youth programs (Camp Forbes, Future Agents in Training), community events (Flags for Honor, Annual Gala), and educational initiatives on internet safety and cybercrime.

Product overview

The FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBICLECAAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a community engagement and education network supporting local, state, and federal law enforcement. Rather than a traditional technology product, the organization offers a portfolio of programs including the FBI Citizens Academy educational program, FBI Student Academy at CSU, and Future Agents in Training (FAIT) for youth; scholarship programs for law enforcement career students including Collegiate, Police Academy, Dispatch Academy, and Joe Russ Memorial scholarships; member-exclusive events such as the Annual Gala, Coffee/Cases/Hot Topics sessions, and Quantico trips; community programs including Flags for Honor, Light Ohio Blue, FBI Memorial Service, and Camp Forbes support; and educational initiatives like FBI SOS Internet Challenge and Internet Safety for Kids presentations. The organization is powered by Wild Apricot membership software and offers Annual ($100) and Lifetime ($1,000) membership tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FBI Citizens Academy Program A community education program providing leaders with firsthand insight into FBI operations, including evidence collection, jurisdiction, forensic technology, and firearms training. Classes of 20-30 students meet 6-8 times for 3-hour sessions taught by FBI agents.
• Future Agents in Training (FAIT) A four-day introduction to the FBI for rising high school seniors in northern Ohio, involving crime scene investigation, case development, and presentations to federal prosecutors and a federal judge.
• Joe Russ Memorial Scholarship Up to $2,500 scholarship for students pursuing post-secondary education for law enforcement careers, honoring Special Agent Joe Russ.
• Police and Dispatch Academy Scholarships Partnership scholarships with Tri-C and Kent State Police Academies funding partial scholarships for cadets in Police Academy and Dispatch Academy programs.
• Collegiate Scholarship Program Scholarships for students whose family members are in law enforcement, accepted or enrolled as full-time students at accredited institutions in Northeast Ohio counties.
• Annual Citizens Academy Gala Annual fundraising and networking event featuring presentations from distinguished speakers, celebrating alumni and community engagement.
• Flags for Honor Annual event featuring over 700 American flags honoring active and fallen FBI agents, military, law enforcement, firefighters, medical professionals, teachers, and community members.
• Annual Membership Annual membership at $100 providing access to FBI and FBICLECAAA programs, events, and networking opportunities.
• Lifetime Membership Unlimited membership at $1,000 providing lifetime access to all programs and exclusive member-only events.
• Camp Forbes Support Volunteer and capital investment support for City of Cleveland residential summer camp for youth ages 9-13, including equipment donations and picnic table building activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 American flags displayed annually honoring active and fallen heroes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBICLECAAA is a member of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association, which is a community-based organization designed to promote safer communities through community service projects and educating community leaders about law enforcement, with particular emphasis on FBI mission, resources, and limitations.
• FBI Cleveland DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership with Cleveland's FBI Field Office for community engagement, education, and outreach programs. FBI agents participate as instructors and speakers for Citizens Academy and FBICLECAAA events.
• Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Police and Dispatch AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partnership providing partial scholarships to cadets in Police Academy and Dispatch Academy. FBICLECAAA funds help cadets supplement costs of ammunition, uniforms, and other training expenses.
• Kent State University Police AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kent State Twinsburg and Trumbull campuses for Basic Peace Officer Training Academy scholarships supporting students pursuing law enforcement careers.
• Cleveland State University FBI Student AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBICLECAAA sponsors lunch for the FBI Cleveland Student Academy at Cleveland State University, a Registered Student Organization providing students insight into FBI operations.
• Travis Manion FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race at Edgewater Park. The Foundation empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations through service and mentorship programs.
• Project White ButterflyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partnership providing Narcan training and education on fentanyl crisis. FBICLECAAA hosts informational demonstrations about Narcan administration for community members.
• InfraGard Northern Ohio ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked organization providing collaboration between the FBI and private sector on critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity.
• Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked professional organization for former FBI agents, sharing resources and maintaining connection with law enforcement community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National nonprofit operating youth athletic and mentorship programs in partnership with law enforcement; overlaps with FBICLECAAA's Camp Forbes and youth-pipeline mission on a much larger scale.
• National Police Association: National nonprofit supporting law enforcement and community engagement with public-education programming; broader scope but similar mission to promote officer-community understanding.

Direct peers

• Project White Butterfly: Non-profit partner of FBICLECAAA delivering Narcan training and fentanyl-crisis education; similarly small community-level nonprofit with law-enforcement-aligned programming.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Veteran-empowerment nonprofit that jointly hosts the 9/11 Heroes Run with FBICLECAAA; operates similar community programming around veterans and first-responder families.
• InfraGard Northern Ohio: Listed as a partner organization; a public-private FBI-affiliated alliance addressing critical infrastructure and cybersecurity, sharing the same FBI-sanctioned community-bridge concept.
• FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA): The national umbrella organization of which FBICLECAAA is a member chapter; operates the same alumni-association model for FBI community engagement and education nationwide.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): Non-profit providing support to families of fallen officers, explicitly referenced as a partner beneficiary for FBICLECAAA alumni recognition; comparable nonprofit law-enforcement support mission.
• Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. Connected FBI-affiliated professional association; serves as a peer alumni-style organization for former FBI agents, sharing similar community and education programming formats.
• FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association – other chapters (e.g., Chicago, LA, NY): Sister chapters of FBICLECAAA across other FBI Field Offices running the same community-engagement + education model and competing for the same Gold Star recognition.

Regional players

• Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors: Ohio-focused peer to C.O.P.S. and natural collaborator with FBICLECAAA, providing peer-support programming to survivors of fallen Ohio officers in the same geographic service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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