Boston Police Foundation Inc is located in Woburn, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Police Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Boston Police Foundation Inc generated $155.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.3k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CRIME STOPPERS - THIS IS A PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE BPD THAT ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO CALL A NON-TRACEABLE HOT LINE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON AN ANONYMOUS BASIS CONCERNING PERPETRATORS OF CRIMES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. MORE RECENTLY, THIS PROGRAM, UNDER THE NAME TEXT A TIP, HAS GARNERED NATIONAL ATENTION THROUGH IT PIONEERING EFFORTS TO USE TEXT MESSAGING FROM CELL PHONES AS A MEANS OF FAST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CONCERNED CITIZENS AND THE POLICE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE TEXT A TIP PROGRAM, AND ALSO FUNDS MONETARY AWARDS THAT ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE ARREST AND INDICTMENT OF CRIMINALS. THE FOUNDATION IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE INTERNATIONAL CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM.
WELLNESS AND SAFETY PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THIS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND OTHER WELLNESS INITIATIVES FOR THE BOSTON POLICE OFFICERS.
OTHER PROGRAMS - FUNDING SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY POLICING AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND PURPOSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carl Jenkins Board Chair/director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Blake Norton Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Craig Levey Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Robert Guttentag Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kevin Cloherty Treasurer/director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Hailer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $155,517 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,517 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $155,517 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $40,800 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $27,200 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $57,352 |
Total functional expenses | $145,328 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,857 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $44,857 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $44,857 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $44,857 |
Over the last fiscal year, Boston Police Foundation Inc has awarded $72,622 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Hyde Park, MA PURPOSE: Charitable donation | $30,000 |
THERMO SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE: Application for police officer safety | $25,553 |
SAFEWARE PURPOSE: Support for safety equipment | $17,069 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Boston Police Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $58,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $24,250 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $24,250 |
The Red Sox Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: SCHED I SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $10,000 |
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The Meringoff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY | $455,360 | $3,000,005 |