named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Named Scholarships Program
Multiple named scholarships including the Adam R. Rose Scholarship, JMGIII Memorial Scholarship, and Future Troopers JKLL Scholarship Fund
Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund Scholarships
Annual scholarship program awarding thirty-five $4,000 scholarships to children of NYS Troopers and others pursuing higher education
The Dr. Brandon J. Erdle Police Surgeons Medical Education Scholarship
$10,000 scholarship for students pursuing medical or nursing careers in memory of a volunteer police surgeon
The Silver Shield Foundation Active Member Scholarship
$30,000 renewable scholarship for children of active NYS Troopers, administered in partnership with the Silver Shield Foundation
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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First Responder Family Scholarships 2 activities
- Administers scholarship programs for children and family members of law enforcement personnelAwards multiple named scholarships annually to children and family members of New York State Troopers and other law enforcement officers, including thirty-five $4,000 scholarships, the Silver Shield Foundation Active Member Scholarship ($30,000 renewable), the In Memory of Paul Gerry Scholarship ($2,500/year for up to four years), the Dr. Brandon J. Erdle Police Surgeons Medical Education Scholarship ($10,000), the Adam R. Rose Scholarship ($5,000), two $4,000 scholarships via The New York Centurion Foundation, and three $2,100 scholarships through The Marines Ready to Educate Scholarship Fund.
- Funds public educational and career development programs in law enforcementProvides financial aid and support to public educational initiatives and programs that enhance careers in law enforcement and strengthen the law enforcement profession.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to law enforcement personnel and their families during emergenciesOffers grants and direct financial support to New York State Troopers, other law enforcement officers, and their families during times of injury, illness, line-of-duty death, natural disasters, accidents, or other unforeseen financial emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.63M
Contributions & grants$2.08M79%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$518K20%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$1.63M
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$418K
Grants paid out$728K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.70M
Cash$517K
Investments$10.08M
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$10.60M
Liquid reserves78.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ADAM SILVER — DIRECTOR
- CARMINE DECRESCENTE JR — CHAIRMAN
- GORDON WARNOCK — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- HARVEY ERDLE — VICE CHAIRMAN
- P JOSEPH COMFORT JR — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD TSCHERNIA — TREASURER
- ROBERT MCCORMICK — DIRECTOR
- ROSS PISCITELLI — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- SANDY FAMILY — SECRETARY
- VINCENT LEVIEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- A.P. Enterprises Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Back 9 Tee Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $2,000 to support tee signage on the back nine holes.
- Bob Johnson Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Chapman and Company Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Compass Wealth Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Dinner Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $5,000 to support the dinner portion of the tournament.
- Driving Range Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $3,000 to support the driving range at the tournament.
- Front 9 Tee Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $2,000 to support tee signage on the front nine holes.
- Hahn Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Jacket Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $4,000 to support participant apparel distribution.
- Lunch Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $5,000 to support the lunch portion of the tournament.
- Malcho’s Carwash Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Masters Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $6,000 to support the annual golf tournament.
- New York State Troopers PBA Network — Founded by and the only charity affiliated with the New York State Troopers PBA, the union representing all uniform New York State Troopers.
- New York State Troopers PBA Network — Founded the Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund Inc and is the union representing all uniformed New York State Troopers.
- Radec Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Rich Realty Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Silver Shield Foundation Partner — Collaborates to administer the Active Member Scholarship for children of active New York State Police officers.
- Sparks Steakhouse Partner — Host venue for the annual PBA Awards Dinner.
- St. John Fisher Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
- Zimmer Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Western NY dinner event.
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.
- Education-to-Employment Pipeline for Law Enforcementmethodology: education-to-employment pipelineBy funding education for aspiring officers and family members, the organization supports long-term career continuity in law enforcement, because financial access to education increases recruitment, retention, and intergenerational engagement in public safety careers.
- Emergency Financial Support for Law Enforcement Familiesmethodology: family-support safety netBy providing emergency financial assistance to New York State Troopers and their families during crises, the organization strengthens community resilience and ensures continuity of service, because financial stability reduces personal hardship and its operational impact on law enforcement personnel.