named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
In Memoriam
Maintains a memorial listing fallen officers from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, US Marshals, and others.
The Kneeling Fireman Memorial
Permanent 9/11 memorial statue displayed in midtown Manhattan, dedicated to first responders and victims of the September 11 attacks.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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First Responder Family Scholarships 2 activities
- Award scholarships to children of law enforcement personnelProvides annual scholarships to college-bound children of federal law enforcement agents and their joint task force partners; has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarship funds since 1988.
- Fund education and community welfare programs for law enforcement communitiesProvides grant funding for initiatives including scholarship programs, inner-city drug reduction efforts, executive education events, Big Brother programs, the NYPD Vest Fund, widows and children’s funds, police athletic leagues, foreign law enforcement assistance, Heroes’ Night, and CEO Day.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
- Provide financial and emergency support to law enforcement personnel and their familiesOffers financial assistance and support to federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, first responders, and their families during times of need, including those affected by line-of-duty deaths, serious illness, or natural disasters. Operates in 200 communities and 10 foreign countries.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize law enforcement achievements and acts of braveryAnnually presents awards to federal law enforcement officers for noteworthy accomplishments and heroic actions, such as Special Agent John Capano's intervention during an armed robbery.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Secure public display of the "Kneeling Fireman" statueAccepted the "Kneeling Fireman" statue as a gift on behalf of New York City and secured a permanent public display location for it in midtown Manhattan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$513K
Contributions & grants$776K151%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$42K8%
Other revenue$-305K
expenses
Total expenses$629K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$257K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.35M
Cash$1.23M
Investments$1.02M
Liabilities$339K
Net assets$2.01M
Liquid reserves42.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -35.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CHARLES MERINOFF — DIRECTOR
- CHIRIS LEVINSON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BLUMENFELD — TREASURER
- DR PHILIP O OZUAH — DIRECTOR
- JOHN A CATSIMATIDIS — CHAIRMAN
- KIMBERLY COULTER — DIRECTOR
- SIMON BERGSON — DIRECTOR
- STEVE WOLOSKY — DIRECTOR
- WARREN LICHTENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 62
Who they work with
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum Partner — Organization linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC for remembrance and education
- ATF Partner — Recognizes outstanding ATF special agents through the John F. Capano Award.
- Affinius Capital Partner — Employer of George Bergamo, who continues his father's legacy with the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation.
- Apple-Metro, Inc. Partner — Organization led by founding director Zane Tankel, who helped establish the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation.
- Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Partner — Simon Bergson is Chairman of the Board of Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation in Oswiecim, Poland
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Government — Federal law enforcement agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- Bureau of Prisons Government — Federal law enforcement agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- Children’s Medical Fund of New York Partner — David Blumenfeld is Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Children’s Medical Fund of New York
- Connecticut State Police Government — State law enforcement agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- Culinary Institute of America Partner — Charlie Merinoff served twelve years on the Board of Trustees of the Culinary Institute of America and is currently Trustee Emeritus
- DEA Partner — Recognizes exceptional DEA supervisors through the John W. Maltz Award.
- Drug Enforcement Administration Government — Federal law enforcement agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- Emigrant Bank Partner — Hosts the permanent display of the "Kneeling Fireman" statue in front of its building.
- FBI Partner — Recognizes distinguished FBI personnel through the James M. Fox Award.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Government — Federal law enforcement agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Partner — Original agency supported through financial assistance to families of agents killed in action.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Government — Federal agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- George Venizelos Partner — Federal law enforcement veteran and former FBI Assistant Director who joined FLEF as Executive Director.
- Homeland Security Investigations Government — Federal law enforcement component linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- ICE Partner — Presents the Chester A. Arthur Award for Public Service to members of ICE.
- JTF Partner — Joint Task Force partners are included in the eligibility criteria for scholarship awards.
- Matthews International Corp. Partner — Donated the "Kneeling Fireman" statue to the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation.
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department Government — Transit police agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- Milstein Family Partner — Provided a granite base and storage for the "Kneeling Fireman" statue and supported its permanent display.
- Montefiore Health System Partner — Philip O. Ozuah, MD, PhD, President & CEO of Montefiore/Einstein, serves on the board of the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation
- Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Partner — Simon Bergson is a Trustee of the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
- NYPD Partner — Receives funding for the NYPD Vest Fund to support officers' safety equipment.
- Nassau County Police Department Government — County law enforcement agency linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Partner — Organization linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC to honor fallen officers
- New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness Government — State homeland security office linked by FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION INC
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Comprehensive Law Enforcement Support via Cost-Efficient Program Allocationmethodology: full-program-allocationBy directing 100% of contributions toward law enforcement support programs — made possible through volunteer board leadership — the organization maximizes programmatic impact and ensures donor funds directly strengthen officer support, scholarships, and inter-agency initiatives.
- Scholarships as Family Support Mechanismmethodology: family-support-through-educationBy providing educational scholarships to children of active-duty law enforcement officers, the organization supports family well-being and strengthens community ties within the law enforcement profession, thereby reinforcing recruitment, morale, and long-term service commitment.