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NEW YORK CITY POLICE FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132711338 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I600 · Crime & Legal-Related · Large ($10M-$50M) · nycpolicefoundation.org
revenue
$11.3M
expenses
$12.1M
net assets
$14.9M
employees
13
volunteers
34
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR THE NYPD TO INNOVATE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF ITS SERVICES; BUILD BRIDGES WITH THE COMMUNITY; AND MAKE NEW YORK CITY A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York City Police Foundation is an independent nonprofit that supports the NYPD by funding initiatives to prevent crime, strengthen community relations, and enhance police services. It provides resources for counterterrorism efforts, youth engagement programs, and officer training and wellness. The foundation operates exclusively in New York City and does not fund weapons or ammunition for the department.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.74M
    ENHANCE POLICE SERVICES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, PRECINCT IMPROVEMENTS, AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES WITHIN THE NYPD.
  2. #2 $2.13M
    STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND TRUST BETWEEN THE NYPD AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING YOUTH ACROSS THE FIVE BOROUGHS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

50 Grants for 50 Precincts
Anniversary initiative funding innovative community engagement, officer wellness, and precinct improvement projects across all NYPD precincts
Crime Stoppers
Reward program offering up to $3,500 for anonymous tips leading to the arrest of violent felons; administered by the foundation since 1983
Explosive Detection Canine Program
Funds the purchase and training of specialized dogs that detect explosive materials to support counterterrorism operations
Gun Stop
Anonymous tip program that has led to the seizure of over 6,280 illegal weapons since 2001
International/Domestic Liaison Program (IDLP)
Supports placement of NYPD intelligence officers in global and domestic cities to gather threat intelligence on terrorism and transnational crime
Options Program
Youth development initiative that builds decision-making, emotional intelligence, and career skills among NYC youth through workshops, VR training, and internships; includes wellness centers in the Bronx and Brooklyn
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Law Enforcement Support Programs 2 activities
    • Hosting fundraising and recognition events for NYPD support
      Organizes the Annual Gala, held at venues such as the Intrepid Museum, to raise funds for NYPD programs and recognize outstanding officers with awards including the Hemmerdinger Awards for Excellence and the Winter Family Cop of the Year Award.
    • Providing equipment and protective resources to NYPD officers
      Supplies essential gear including bullet-resistant vests for 18,000 officers, ballistic plates for enhanced protection, body cameras for pilot studies, horses for the Mounted Unit, and emergency PPE, meals, and hotel accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce exposure risks.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering youth development and community engagement programs
      Strengthens community-police relations by offering workshops for over 40,000 young people focused on decision-making, emotional intelligence, and career development through virtual reality curricula like Options and Learn to Earn. Also operates wellness and community centers in the Bronx and Brooklyn that provide social-emotional training, financial literacy, and technical skills in coding, media production, and trades.
  • Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
    • Enhancing NYPD officer wellness, training, and professional development
      Supports the well-being and professional growth of NYPD personnel through funding for leadership and management training, suicide prevention programs, post-traumatic stress counseling via the COPE program, and operational reviews that inform department-wide reforms. Also sponsors instructor training in intervention skills and long-term higher education support.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding community and precinct-based programs through grantmaking
      Provides grants to support innovative projects at NYPD precincts across New York City, including community engagement initiatives, officer wellness programs, and efforts to honor fallen officers, under the “50 Grants for 50 Precincts” program. Also funds special community programs such as summer camps for economically insecure children and emergency PPE during public health crises.
  • First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding public safety technology and infrastructure modernization
      Finances critical public safety innovations including seed funding for the Real Time Crime Center, provision of the first computers for CompStat crime analysis, and support for advanced data management systems that enhance the NYPD’s crime-fighting capabilities.
  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
    • Producing educational and awareness materials for law enforcement and the public
      Develops training films on constitutional law topics such as Miranda rights and search and seizure for NYPD officers, produces an annual calendar featuring photos of NYPD canine units, and supports outreach initiatives involving cultural sensitivity training and dialogues with clergy and community leaders.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Administering rewards for anonymous tips leading to arrests in violent crimes
      Operates and funds a reward program offering up to $3,500 for anonymous tips that lead to the arrest and indictment of violent felons, having approved over $3.4 million in rewards since inception and helping solve more than 5,600 violent crimes, including nearly 1,600 murders and attempted murders.
    • Conducting citywide health and fitness initiatives for NYPD members
      Conducted comprehensive health screenings that led to the creation of NYPD Fitness Centers and the Hypertension Program, promoting long-term health and wellness among officers.
    • Supporting NYPD counterterrorism and intelligence operations
      Strengthens international and domestic intelligence gathering by funding the placement of Senior Intelligence Officers in global cities—including Bogotá, Accra, and Tucson—and supporting the expansion of the International/Domestic Liaison Program. Also purchases highly trained explosive detection canines to improve threat detection in large public spaces.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.31M
Contributions & grants$10.71M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$381K3%
Other revenue$215K
expenses
Total expenses$12.12M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.40M
Grants paid out$7.84M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.25M
Cash$4.81M
Investments$11.41M
Liabilities$8.30M
Net assets$14.95M
Liquid reserves16.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SUSAN L BIRNBAUM PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $513K
GREGG ROBERTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $317K
ISAAC ROTHBART CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $305K
TAYLOR KAHN DIR OF DEV AND SPECIAL EVENTS 40 $261K
LORI WILSON CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $213K
ALYSSA HOSTEN DIR OF PROGRAM MGT AND ADM 40 $154K
board members · 19
  • ABBY ELBAUM — TRUSTEE
  • ADAM R ROSE — SECRETARY
  • AJAY NAGPAL — TRUSTEE
  • ALAN R BATKIN — TRUSTEE
  • ALEXANDER H TISCH — TRUSTEE
  • ANDREW H TISCH — TRUSTEE
  • ANDREW M CRISSES — TRUSTEE
  • BENJAMIN J WINTER — VICE-CHAIR
  • CHARLES PHILLIPS — TRUSTEE
  • CLYDE R BROWNSTONE — TRUSTEE
  • DAN GRONICH — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID S WINTER — TRUSTEE
  • EDWARD A WEINSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • EDWARD V PICCINICH — TRUSTEE
  • ELIZABETH HEMMERDINGER — TRUSTEE
  • ELIZABETH VELEZ — TRUSTEE
  • ERIC RUDIN — TRUSTEE
  • IAN D HIGHET — TREASURER
  • JOSE L TAVAREZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Community Affairs Bureau Partner — Collaborates to host town hall meetings engaging New Yorkers in efforts to stop gun violence.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD on transnational crime and threat response through intelligence coordination.
  • Joint Terrorism Task Force Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD through intelligence sharing and joint operations supported by the Foundation.
  • NYPD Government — Collaborates with the New York Police Department to produce a calendar featuring its canine units
  • NYPD Government — Implements programs including the International/Domestic Liaison Program and supports the Options Program through collaboration with the foundation.
  • NYPD Government — Primary operational partner for implementing programs related to crime prevention, community engagement, and police services.
  • NYPD Government — Primary public agency partner; the Foundation provides resources to enhance NYPD programs, technology, community relations, and officer wellness.
  • NYPD Government — Primary public agency partner; the Foundation provides resources to support NYPD programs and services.
  • NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD to deliver the OPTIONS Program, including workshops and wellness center programming.
  • NYPD Partner — Primary operational partner for delivering police services, training, and community engagement programs.
  • NYPD Partner — Public/private partnership to operate the Crime Stoppers program.
  • National Counterterrorism Center Partner — Receives and shares intelligence with the NYPD through Foundation-supported liaison activities.
  • Stavros Niarchos Foundation Partner — Recognized for its extraordinary partnership in strengthening and safeguarding communities in New York City and globally.
  • Stripe Partner — Processes credit card information for donations made to the New York City Police Foundation
  • info@nycpolicefoundation.org Partner — Contact point for donor assistance and matching gift inquiries.
strategies · 4

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-Oriented Policing Through Youth Engagement
    methodology: community_oriented_policing
    By fostering structured interactions between NYPD officers and youth, the organization builds mutual trust and understanding, because sustained, authentic relationships reduce conflict and increase cooperation in high-tension environments.
  • Non-Lethal Institutional Capacity Building
    methodology: institutional_capacity_building
    By investing in officer training, mental health, peer intervention, and infrastructure—while excluding weapons and ammunition—the organization strengthens police resilience and public safety because well-supported, ethically equipped officers are more effective and accountable.
  • Technology-Enhanced Emotional Intelligence Training
    methodology: virtual_reality_emotional_intelligence
    By using virtual reality and immersive curricula co-developed with officers and youth, the organization improves decision-making and de-escalation skills because experiential learning fosters deeper emotional intelligence and situational awareness than traditional methods.
  • Three-Pillar Support Model
    methodology: three_pillar_model
    By focusing resources on advancing crime prevention technology, strengthening community-police relationships, and enhancing NYPD services through training and wellness, the organization improves public safety because these three areas collectively address both operational effectiveness and community trust.