The Boston Police Foundation Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Carl Jenkins

Phone

6177062561

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

The Boston Police Foundation Inc, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $87K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $22K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

THE BOSTON POLICE FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) WAS FORMED IN 1993 AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), WITH THE SPECIFIC MISSION OF ADVANCING PUBLIC SAFETY BY SUPPORTING AND FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE PERFORMANCE, COMPETENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM OF THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (BPD) AND ITS OFFICERS AND MEMBERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY IN NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES THAT COMPRISE THE CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. THE FOUNDATION IN SOME CASES OPERATES DIRECTLY, AND IN OTHER CASES PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS RUN BY OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, OR BY THE BPD, THAT ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATIONS'S GOALS AND PURPOSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $24,800

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...

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $0

Wellness and Safety Program - The Foundation operates this program to provide funding for suicide prevention and other wellness initiatives for the Boston Police Officers.

Program 3

Expenses: $30,000

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $86,533

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $86,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,000

Program Expenses $54,800

Other Expenses $60,685

TOTAL EXPENSES $64,685

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$86,533	$97,524	-0.1%
Expenses	$64,685	$104,775	-0.4%
Net Income	$21,848	$-7,251	-4.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CARL JENKINS	CHAIRMAN	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY RENO	VICE CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN CLOHERTY	TREASURER	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR S DEMOULAS	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT GUTTENTAG	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE NORTON	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN J CLOHERTY ESQ	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG LEVEY ESQ	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HAILER	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT LEWIS	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL LINSKEY	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE BRESNAHAN	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON JONES	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2023	$86,533	$64,685	$59,454	$21,848
2022	$97,524	$104,775	$37,606	$-7,251
2021	$155,517	$145,328	$44,857	$10,189
2020	$189,648	$217,357	$34,668	$-27,709
2019	$220,258	$315,929	$62,377	$-95,671
2018	$319,223	$413,642	$158,048	$-94,419