named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach
Conducts initiatives such as bookbag giveaways, 5K runs, and Family Day events to engage and support local communities
Law and Your Community
Educational program providing resources and training on legal rights and community safety
Mentoring Program
Facilitates mentorship between experienced law enforcement professionals and emerging leaders, including events like Mentoring Day
Professional Development & Training
Organizes training conferences and leadership symposia in collaboration with entities like the Department of Justice COPS office
Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships to support education and development in criminal justice and related fields
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
- Advances law enforcement leadership and professional developmentProvides leadership continuity and professional development opportunities for law enforcement members through training programs, committee engagement, and forums on criminal justice and public safety.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distributes educational and community resourcesConducts community outreach by distributing bookbags and other resources to community members, often in partnership with external organizations.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Facilitates fellowship and advanced justice education opportunitiesSupports members in accessing advanced educational fellowships related to justice reform, such as the Beyond the Bars Fellowship at Columbia University’s Center for Justice.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual Lloyd Sealy lecture and Law and Community programOrganizes the annual Lloyd Sealy lecture event and offers registration for the Law and Community program, both aimed at fostering dialogue between law enforcement and the public.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts annual events and community outreach programsOrganizes and participates in annual community events such as the African American Day Parade, 5K runs, Family Day, mentoring days, and galas to engage with the public and promote community safety. These events are held annually, including in 2025.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes annual journal to disseminate informationProduces and publishes the NOBLE NY Journal annually, with recent editions released in 2023, 2024, and 2025, to share organizational updates, perspectives, and programming.
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Law Enforcement Fraternal Associations 1 activity
- Supports law enforcement personnel through organizational programsProvides support services and resources for law enforcement personnel, including professional development and organizational engagement. This includes collecting membership dues and maintaining structured membership classifications.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for urban crime solutions through national collaborationFounded and coordinated the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) in 1976 by convening a national symposium that brought together executives from 24 states and 50 major cities to address crime in low-income urban areas.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$96K82%
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expenses
Total expenses$111K
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balance sheet
Total assets$53K
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Net assets$53K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +157.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ALEXANDER BRAITHWHITE — Director
- KAREN LEMELLE — Director
- LEEDRIOGE MANUEL — Director
- MAGDERLENE SPENSER — Director
- STEPHEN DUNCANSON — Director
- TRACIAN SHAIBU — Director
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Center for Justice at Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with NOBLE NY through the Beyond the Bars Fellowship program.
- Corrections Officers’ Benevolent Association Partner — Gold-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- DR. REV. BARBARA WILLIAMS-HARRIS & ONWARD MINISTRIES CHURCH Partner — Bronze-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- Department of Justice COPS Partner — Partner in delivering law enforcement training and technical assistance.
- Guardians Partner — Co-hosted a mentoring day event with NOBLE NY in 2025.
- Joint Center for Political Studies (JCPS) Partner — Coordinated the 1976 symposium that brought together Black law enforcement executives to address urban crime and justice issues.
- Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) Partner — Co-sponsored the 1976 symposium that led to the founding of NOBLE.
- N.O.B.L.E New Jersey Chapter Partner — Silver-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- NOBLE Connecticut Chapter Partner — Gold-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- NOBLE NY CORRECTIONS AD-HOC COMMITTEE Partner — Bronze-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- NOBLE NY MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Partner — Bronze-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- NOBLE NY MENTORING COMMITTEE Partner — Bronze-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- NOBLE NY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Partner — Bronze-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- NOBLE National Network — Must be a financial member of NOBLE National to hold membership in the New York Chapter.
- NOBLE National Network — NY Chapter is part of the national NOBLE organization
- NOBLE Western NY Chapter Partner — Silver-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Network — New York Chapter of the national organization, indicating formal affiliation.
- New York Law Enforcement Foundation Partner — Platinum-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- Police Foundation Partner — Co-sponsored the 1976 symposium that led to the founding of NOBLE.
- Sergeant Benevolent Association Partner — Gold-level sponsor of NOBLE NY.
- Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP Partner — Provides legal support as managing attorneys for NOBLE New York.
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.
- Civic Education to Improve Police-Community Relationsmethodology: civic-educationBy educating communities on legal rights and responsibilities, the organization improves police-community relations, because informed communities engage more constructively with law enforcement.
- Integrated Capacity Building and Community Outreachmethodology: integrated_capacity_and_outreachBy combining professional development, strategic partnerships, and mission-focused dialogue, the organization strengthens both member capacity and community impact, because holistic engagement improves institutional and public safety outcomes.
- Justice Through Direct Actionmethodology: justice_by_actionBy engaging in direct action and practical intervention, the organization advances equitable justice because sustained, on-the-ground accountability produces systemic change more effectively than policy advocacy alone.
- Unified National Voice for Influencemethodology: unified_executive_voiceBy maintaining a unified national executive voice, the organization increases its effectiveness in influencing the criminal justice system, because collective leadership amplifies moral authority and policy impact.