The New York City Police Foundation, Inc. was established in 1971 by business and civic leaders as an independent, non-profit organization to promote excellence in the NYPD and improve public safety in New York City.

The Police Foundation supports  programs designed to help the NYPD keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, strategies and training.

The New York City Police Foundation:

Provides resources that are not readily available through other means - to date over $100 million has been invested in 400+ innovative NYPD programs;
Serves as a vehicle for tax-exempt gifts and grants from individuals, businesses, and philanthropies;
Is the first municipal foundation of its kind in the country, and serves as a model for similar organizations in other cities;
Is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of the NYPD and;
Does not solicit by telephone or use telemarketers.


The Police Foundation works closely with the Police Commissioner to develop a strategic program agenda. The Foundation  encourages and supports NYPD programs in two main areas:
  Projects, research studies, and equipment to improve the effectiveness of police activities; and
  Education, training and skill development to strengthen the partnership between the police and the public.

The New York City Police Foundation, Inc. was established in 1971 by business and civic leaders as an independent, non-profit organization to promote excellence in the NYPD and improve public safety in New York City.

The Police Foundation supports  programs designed to help the NYPD keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, strategies and training.

The New York City Police Foundation:

Provides resources that are not readily available through other means - to date over $100 million has been invested in 400+ innovative NYPD programs;
Serves as a vehicle for tax-exempt gifts and grants from individuals, businesses, and philanthropies;
Is the first municipal foundation of its kind in the country, and serves as a model for similar organizations in other cities;
Is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of the NYPD and;
Does not solicit by telephone or use telemarketers.


The Police Foundation works closely with the Police Commissioner to develop a strategic program agenda. The Foundation  encourages and supports NYPD programs in two main areas:
  Projects, research studies, and equipment to improve the effectiveness of police activities; and
  Education, training and skill development to strengthen the partnership between the police and the public.