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Guyanese American Law Enforcement Association
Howard Beach, NY · EIN 814370797 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · nypdgalea.org
revenue
$85K
expenses
$94K
net assets
$31K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The mission of GALEA is to enhance community relations between law enforcement and the many communities that is home to people of Guyanese descent. It is the objective of the Organization to provide assistance to law enforcement agencies in addressing the needs of the people residing in various Guyanese communities.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Guyanese American Law Enforcement Association (GALEA) is a nonprofit organization formed in 2016 to strengthen ties between law enforcement and communities of Guyanese descent. It supports officers of Guyanese heritage in U.S. law enforcement agencies and promotes cultural awareness, community engagement, and youth outreach. The organization was inspired by the death of NYPD Detective Randolph Holder and aims to improve representation and community relations.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach and Seminars
Hosts community-based events and educational seminars to promote diversity and strengthen ties between law enforcement and Guyanese communities.
Cultural Engagement Events
Organizes cultural events such as holiday parties, gala nights, and boat rides to foster community and preserve Guyanese heritage.
Youth Aid and Recruitment
Provides support to disadvantaged youth in the U.S. and Guyana and conducts recruitment drives to increase representation of Guyanese descent in law enforcement.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 2 activities
    • Conducting community-based seminars and events promoting diversity
      Organizes and participates in seminars and outreach events focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within law enforcement and the broader community.
    • Improving community relations between law enforcement and Guyanese communities
      Works to strengthen relationships between law enforcement agencies and communities of Guyanese descent in the U.S., supporting mutual understanding and responsiveness to community needs.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosting annual and special events for members and community engagement
      Organizes recurring and one-time events such as annual gala nights, boat rides, holiday parties, and themed gatherings (e.g., ugly Christmas sweater party, sip and paint) to foster community and member engagement.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting regular membership meetings
      Holds general membership meetings on the third Thursday of every month, except during July and August, to engage members and conduct organizational business.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing aid to disadvantaged youth in the USA and Guyana
      Delivers support and resources to disadvantaged youth in both the United States and Guyana as part of its community outreach and social support mission.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducting recruitment drives for law enforcement officers of Guyanese descent
      Runs recruitment initiatives aimed at increasing representation of individuals of Guyanese descent in the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies.
    • Organizing and conducting burial trips to Guyana for deceased Guyanese-born law enforcement officers
      Arranged and carried out a burial trip to Guyana for Detective Randolph Holder, a Guyanese-born NYPD officer who died in the line of duty, facilitating repatriation and funeral arrangements.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$85K
Contributions & grants$73K86%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2360%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +9.0%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Guyana Police Force Partner — Worked alongside the Guyana Police Force during the burial of Detective Randolph Holder, fostering cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
  • NYC ESS Partner — Platform used for processing membership dues payments.
  • NYC Police Department Partner — Collaborates with NYPD, as members are law enforcement officers of Guyanese descent serving within the department.
  • NYPD Government — Collaborates with the NYPD to increase representation of officers of Guyanese descent through recruitment efforts.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Culture-Based Community Engagement
    methodology: culture_based_community_engagement
    By deepening knowledge and understanding of Guyanese culture and heritage, the organization strengthens community engagement, fostering mutual trust and more effective collaboration between law enforcement and Guyanese-descended communities.
  • Professional Network Leverage
    methodology: professional_network_leverage
    By building a network of Guyanese American law enforcement personnel, the organization enhances its capacity to respond to community needs through shared expertise and coordinated action, improving both service effectiveness and community trust.