Police Activities League of SW Washington

What Police Activities League of SW Washington does

Police Activities League of Southwest Washington (PAL of SW Washington) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, that operates youth development programs across Clark County. Founded in 2022 and affiliated with the national Police Activities League movement (originating in 1910s New York City under Captain John Sweeney), the organization's stated mission is to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and youth ages 8-18. It is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from law enforcement, education, construction, and financial services, and led by Executive Director Jesse Jimenez, who joined PAL in 2017 and progressed from Summer Recreation Assistant to Executive Director.

The organization delivers five core program areas: Leadership & Mentoring, Education (Literacy Events and PAL Patrol), Athletics, Summer Camps, and Community Collaborations. Summer camps span six offerings — Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Football, and High School CSI — with the High School CSI Camp run in partnership with Clark County Sheriff's Office. Programs are delivered through a network of 7+ law enforcement partners (Vancouver Police Department, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Washington State Patrol, Ridgefield Police Department), 7 school district partners, and 40+ community organization partners including Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, and Forge Combat Academy. Registration is handled through the third-party TraxSolutions platform; donations are processed via Donorbox. The participant base skews toward underserved populations, with 53% eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch, 30% from single-parent households, and 19% living outside Vancouver city limits.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than fee-based. Summer camp fees are nominal ($25 per MMA camp participant) with scholarships available to ensure accessibility. The primary revenue streams are individual donations (including the recurring 'Very Important PAL (V.I.P.)' monthly donor program), fundraising events (Burgers Bites & Brews, CSI Happy Hour, Heart Behind the Badge Evening Gala, Giving Tuesday), event sponsorships, and grants from institutional funders including the City of Vancouver, Murdock Trust, Washington State Department of Commerce, Community Foundation of SW Washington, and corporate sponsors Walmart, iQ Credit Union, and Waste Connections. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Police Activities League of SW Washington

Legal name

Police Activities League of Southwest Washington

Website

https://palofswwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Police Activities League of Southwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Vancouver, WA that runs youth development programs for Clark County youth ages 8-18, partnering with law enforcement agencies, school districts, and community organizations to foster positive youth-law enforcement relationships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Law enforcement mentorship
• Summer camps
• Community nonprofits
• Athletics and education

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individual supporters. The organization promotes 'Very Important PAL (V.I.P.)' monthly donor program where donors make recurring monthly contributions.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from annual fundraising events including Burgers Bites & Brews, CSI Happy Hour, Heart Behind the Badge Evening Gala, and Giving Tuesday campaigns.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Modest registration fees for summer camp programs (e.g., $25 per participant for MMA camp). Scholarships are available to ensure accessibility regardless of financial circumstances.
4. Event Sponsorships: Business sponsors and community partners sponsor various events and programs throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Police Activities League of Southwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth development programs for Clark County children and teens ages 8-18. Its core offerings include Leadership & Mentoring, Education (Literacy Events and PAL Patrol), Athletics, Summer Camps (sport-specific camps such as MMA, Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, and Football, plus a High School CSI Camp), and Community Collaborations, all delivered in collaboration with volunteer law enforcement officers and community partners.

Product overview

Police Activities League of Southwest Washington is a youth development nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs to foster positive relationships between youth and law enforcement. The organization provides five core program areas: Leadership & Mentoring, Education (including Literacy Events and PAL Patrol), Athletics, Summer Camps, and Community Collaborations. Summer Camps include sport-specific camps (Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Football) and specialized camps (High School CSI Camp). All programs are collaborative efforts between law enforcement volunteers, community partners, and PAL staff, with scholarship opportunities available to ensure accessibility.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership & Mentoring Program Mentoring program that empowers teens through connections with law enforcement professionals, providing real-world knowledge, leadership, and guidance through direct partnerships with schools.
• Education Program Educational programs for elementary-aged youth featuring Literacy Events and PAL Patrol initiative, connecting children with law enforcement volunteers through interactive experiences such as patrol vehicle tours, storytimes, and safety activities.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play, with mentorship from local law enforcement volunteers to develop athletic skills and build character and leadership abilities.
• Summer Camp Program Summer programs offering camps focused on athletics and forensic science, led by dedicated law enforcement officers with scholarship opportunities for accessibility.
• Community Collaborations Partnerships with schools, law enforcement agencies, youth-serving organizations, and local nonprofits to create opportunities for positive engagement between youth and law enforcement.
• Mixed Martial Arts Camp Skills camp for youths aged 8-13 learning basic MMA knowledge, run as collaboration between Law Enforcement Volunteers, Community Partners, and PAL Staff. Location: Forge Combat Academy, Camas, WA.
• Basketball Camp Skills camp for youths aged 8-13 learning basic basketball knowledge, held at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver, WA.
• Wrestling Camp Skills camp for youths aged 11-13 learning wrestling fundamentals, held at Fort Vancouver High School.
• Soccer Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 19% of PAL youth live outside Vancouver city; 30% in single-parent households; 53% eligible for free/reduced lunch - serving underserved populations

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Vancouver Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary law enforcement partner providing volunteer officers and support for PAL programs including mentoring, athletics, and summer camps. Officers serve as mentors and program leaders.
• Clark County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey law enforcement partner collaborating on programs and providing volunteer officers. Partner for High School CSI Camp and CCSO Explorers program.
• National PALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing program guidance, best practices, and organizational credibility. PAL is affiliated with the national Police Activities League network.
• Washington State PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement partner providing volunteer support and collaboration for PAL programs.
• Ridgefield Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner contributing to regional PAL programming in the Ridgefield area.
• Vancouver School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district partner providing facilities, student referrals, and collaborative programming including literacy events and mentoring programs.
• Boys & Girls ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on youth development initiatives and programs.
• YMCAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating on youth programming and recreational opportunities.
• Forge Combat AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing facility for MMA Camp summer program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit emphasizing outdoor programming, leadership, and teen service programs. Overlaps with PAL's summer camp portfolio and youth-development mission.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization running athletics, education, and character programs for at-risk youth nationwide. Comparable operating model at scale, providing broader programmatic context for PAL's local efforts.
• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit offering youth sports, swimming, after-school, and summer camp programming through local branches (including local Vancouver-area YMCA, a PAL partner). Comparable youth recreation and development scope.
• Scouting America (Boy Scouts of America): Long-established national youth character and leadership development organization with similar age-range coverage (youth through 18) and emphasis on mentorship, outdoor activity, and life skills.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National mentoring organization running one-to-one youth mentoring programs across the U.S. Closely aligned with PAL's mentoring program philosophy and youth-development mission.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: Parallel national youth development organization focused on girls with similar programmatic structure (troop-based activities, mentoring, leadership development), serving a comparable demographic of K-12 youth.

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington: Local mentoring-focused nonprofit serving at-risk youth in the same Clark County geography, directly overlapping with PAL's Leadership & Mentoring program.
• Police Athletic League of New York City: The original and largest PAL chapter (founded 1914), offering youth athletics, education, and after-school programs with deep NYPD engagement. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and operational model to PAL of SW Washington.
• National Police Activities League: National umbrella organization for the 300+ PAL chapters across the U.S., providing branding, programming resources, and best practices. PAL of SW Washington is an affiliated chapter, making the national org both affiliate and closest functional peer.
• Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Washington: Direct local competitor operating youth development, athletics, mentoring, and summer programs for the same Clark County demographic. Both organizations also partner on select initiatives, reflecting overlapping missions and geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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