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SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFFS FOUNDATION INC

PLAINVIEW, NY · EIN 853887660 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE I60 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · suffolkcountysf.org
revenue
$109K
expenses
$47K
net assets
$85K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER PUBLIC RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN GENERAL AND SPECIFICALLY THE ROLE OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ON CRIME PREVENTION, DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Foundation supports community-based programs that aim to reduce crime and recidivism, build trust between law enforcement and communities, and support at-risk populations. It partners with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to fund initiatives in crime prevention, youth outreach, and officer wellness. The foundation operates primarily in Suffolk County, New York.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Autism Community Support Program
Initiative to enhance law enforcement’s understanding of and response to individuals with autism spectrum disorder in the community.
Community Investment Fund
Provides funding for programs that intervene between gang members and vulnerable school-aged children to prevent youth involvement in crime.
Community Service Fund
Supports programs for children of incarcerated individuals, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce intergenerational cycles of incarceration.
Executive Leadership Conference
Annual conference that educates and empowers law enforcement leaders and staff in the tri-state area with executive leadership skills.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Annual food distribution event providing turkeys and holiday meals to nearly 450 local families in need.
Wellness Conference
Annual event focused on addressing stressors affecting law enforcement and public safety professionals, promoting mental and physical wellness.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributes food and holiday assistance to local families
      Distributed 450 Thanksgiving food packages, including turkeys and sides, to local families in Plainview, NY.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funds gang prevention and youth intervention programs
      Provides financial support to programs that intervene between gang members and vulnerable school-aged children to prevent gang involvement.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funds programs supporting children of incarcerated parents
      Finances initiatives designed to support children of incarcerated parents, aiming to break the cycle of incarceration through targeted programming.
  • First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funds training and professional development for law enforcement
      Provides funding for continuing education, cultural awareness training, and leadership development programs for law enforcement personnel, including the annual Executive Leadership Conference for law enforcement leaders and staff in the tri-state area.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts youth engagement and leadership development programs
      Conducts a 14-week bi-weekly program connecting students with law enforcement to develop leadership skills and awarded scholarships to graduates of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Student Ambassador Program.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizes youth sports clinics to strengthen community-law enforcement relationships
      Sponsored a free baseball clinic for children in Copiague, NY, featuring two hours of instruction and drills led by a New York State Hall of Famer and members of the Sheriff’s Office softball team, followed by a BBQ lunch for participants.
  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
    • Supports law enforcement public relations and community outreach
      Fosters public recognition, support, and understanding of law enforcement, particularly the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, through educational initiatives, public events, and media production such as promotional videos. Activities include sponsoring the annual open house and family day event and distributing communication cards with visual aids for first responders and autistic adults.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Supports reentry and family support programs for incarcerated individuals
      Funds and supports programming that assists formerly incarcerated individuals in transitioning back into the community and provides support for children with incarcerated parents.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosts wellness initiatives for law enforcement and public safety professionals
      Organized and hosted the first Wellness Conference for over 200 local law enforcement and public safety professionals to address occupational stressors.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$109K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$85K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$85K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +110.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • AUGUSTUS MANTIA MD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Police Surgeons Benevolent Association Partner — Collaborates with the Police Surgeons Benevolent Association through shared board membership and joint fundraising efforts.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Government — Hosted the Executive Leadership Conference sponsored by the Foundation.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Government — Primary affiliated law enforcement agency; the foundation supports its community-based programming and leadership initiatives.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Partner — Co-hosted a baseball clinic for children and collaborates on community-based programming.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborates with the Sheriff's Office to host the annual open house and family day.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborates with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Foundation to support community-based programming and public safety initiatives.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborates with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office to support community-based programming and sponsor the annual Executive Leadership Conference.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborates with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office to support community-based programming.
  • Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Partner — Works in tandem with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office to support community-based programming and public safety initiatives.
  • Suffolk Credit Union Partner — Co-sponsored scholarships for students in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Student Ambassador Program.
  • Suffolk Credit Union Partner — Jointly awarded scholarships with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Foundation to students in the Student Ambassador Program.
  • Valor Sports Partner — Co-hosted a baseball clinic and provided baseball equipment for children during the event.
  • Winters Center for Autism Partner — Collaborates with Winters Center for Autism to distribute communication tools and support autistic adults in emergency situations.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Community-Engaged Policing to Reduce Crime and Recidivism
    methodology: community-engaged-policing
    By fostering positive, trust-based relationships between law enforcement and at-risk communities—especially youth—we reduce crime and recidivism because mutual understanding increases cooperation, prevents escalation, and encourages civic engagement.
  • Early Intervention with At-Risk Youth to Prevent System Involvement
    methodology: early_intervention
    By engaging at-risk youth early through community-based programming and law enforcement dialogue, we prevent future criminal justice involvement because early positive exposure disrupts cycles of crime and builds prosocial pathways.
  • Leadership Development for Law Enforcement to Improve Public Safety Outcomes
    methodology: leadership-development
    By providing executive leadership training and conferences for law enforcement personnel, we improve public safety outcomes because enhanced leadership capacity leads to more effective, empathetic, and strategic community policing practices.