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DETECTIVE WENJIAN LIU FOUNDATION INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 822080915 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · detectivewenjianliu.org
revenue
$9K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$67K
employees
0
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION EMBODIES THE CHARACTER AND VALUES OF DETECTIVE WENJIAN LIU, A NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT DETECTIVE WHO WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN A MARKED PATROL CAR IN DECEMBER 2014. THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF FIRST RESPONDER, MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO SUFFER DISTRESS FROM TRAUMATIC EPISODES ENCOUNTERED IN FULFILLING THEIR DUTY OF PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY AND THE COUNTRY. IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENDEAVORS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT DOGS THROUGH RESCUE, CARE AND TRAINING TO SERVE AS THERAPY DOGS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The website content describes an organization focused on promoting online gambling platforms, sports betting, and casino tournaments, with articles in Russian and German about payment security and gaming strategies. It does not reflect the mission of supporting first responders, military families, or therapy dogs as stated in the IRS 990 filing. The domain appears to be unrelated to the named nonprofit.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Payment Security Guide
Offers guidance on secure payment methods for online gambling platforms, emphasizing SSL encryption and two-factor authentication on sites like 1win.
Sports Betting Reviews
Provides reviews and recommendations for sports betting platforms in Germany, focusing on user experience, odds, and customer service.
Tournament Promotion
Promotes participation in online casino tournaments hosted by Pinco Casino, highlighting prize opportunities and gameplay strategies.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 2 activities
    • Providing therapy dogs to families of fallen law enforcement officers
      Provides highly trained therapeutic dogs to immediate family members of law enforcement officers to help them cope with emotional stress following a line-of-duty death. The organization rescues, cares for, and trains dogs specifically for this therapeutic role.
    • Rescuing, caring for, and training therapy dogs
      Rescues, cares for, and trains dogs to serve as therapy animals for first responders, military service members, and their families affected by trauma. This program supports the broader mission of promoting humane treatment of dogs.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Co-hosting cultural celebrations
      Co-hosts the Asian Heritage Celebration at One Police Plaza, featuring donated food from partner organizations, to promote cultural awareness and community engagement.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Donating supplies to law enforcement and schools
      Donates essential supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizer to police precincts to support officer safety, and provides gifts and financial support to public schools, including a $5,000 donation to PS 331 for its growing student body.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosting community events and award dinners
      Hosts annual award dinners and community events, such as the 3rd Annual Award Dinner and the Leader of the Year recognition, to honor individuals for community service and strengthen community ties.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$5K58%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash$67K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves60.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -88.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • CATHERINE MEILAN LEE — Treasurer
  • JENNIFER WHITNEY — Secretary
  • JOHN VALLES — Vice President
  • PEI XIA CHEN — President
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • 84th Precinct Partner — Recipient of donated essential supplies from the Detective Wenjian Liu Foundation.
  • American New York Chinese Association Partner — Partnered to co-host the Asian Heritage Celebration at One Police Plaza.
  • American New York Chinese Association Partner — Partnered to provide food for the Asian Heritage Celebration at One Police Plaza.
  • Maylin Garden Partner — Partnered to co-host the Asian Heritage Celebration at One Police Plaza.
  • Maylin Garden Partner — Partnered to provide food for the Asian Heritage Celebration at One Police Plaza.
  • New York City Police Department Partner — Presented an award to Police Commissioner Edward Caban at police headquarters.
  • PS 331 (The Wenjian Liu School) Partner — Recipient of student gifts and a $5,000 donation from the foundation.
  • Wenjian Liu Foundation Partner — Hosted an award dinner and fundraiser 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.

  • Animal-Assisted Trauma Support
    methodology: animal-assisted therapy
    By rescuing and training therapy dogs, the foundation supports the emotional recovery of traumatized first responders, military personnel, and survivors, because human-animal bonding reduces psychological trauma and promotes emotional resilience.
  • Lived Experience as Guiding Support
    methodology: lived-experience
    By leveraging personal lived experience with loss, the foundation provides informed and empathetic support to families of law enforcement officers who have experienced line-of-duty deaths, because shared trauma fosters deeper connection and trust in healing relationships.