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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2024 Expires: December 2026

New York City Police Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
555 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY, 10017-2416

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

New York City Police Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The New York City Police Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides resources for the NYPD to innovate the quality of its services; build bridges with the community; and make New York City a safer place to live, work, and visit. 

Year, State Incorporated:
1971, NY

FOUR CORE AREAS OF SUPPORT

• Advance programs to prevent violent crime, thwart terrorism, and safeguard all the people of our city 

• Strengthen communities by building relationships between the NYPD and community members, including youth across the five boroughs

• Enhance leadership, wellness, and training across the NYPD to improve policing outcomes for communities 

• Pilot and support new technologies, programs, and services to protect the public and the police.

Note: The Foundation does not purchase weapons (military or other) or ammunition of any kind for the police department.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, New York City Police Foundation's program expenses were:

Law enforcement and counter-terrorism support $3,566,706
NYPD professional development and well-being $2,034,535
Community understanding and support $1,839,475
Total Program Expenses $7,440,716

Chair of the Board
Philip O Ozuah, President/CEO

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Montefiore Medicine

Board Size
34

Paid Staff Size
10

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 8.95%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on New York City Police Foundation's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions $4,811,132
Special events $4,068,648
Investment activity $407,337
NYPD licensing and other revenue $246,783
In-kind contributions $111,131
Total Income $9,645,031

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $9,645,031
Total expenses: $9,380,898
  Program expenses $7,440,716
  Fundraising expenses $805,014
  Administrative expenses $1,135,168
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $264,133
Beginning Net Assets $14,282,655
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $14,546,788
Total Liabilities $2,120,261
Total Assets $14,546,788

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