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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Police Foundation's Third Decade Fund for Improving Public Safety is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing public safety through strategic grantmaking. In 2025, the fund distributed a total of $1.3 million in grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIONAL POLICING INSTITUTE.
Total Funding Given
$1.3M
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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POLICE FOUNDATION
ARLINGTON, VA
$12.9M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.8M
Median 2nd year grant
$1.7M
G
George M Little
Board Member
R
Ronal W Serpas
Board Member
K
Karen Freeman-Wilson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY?
No. POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY give?
POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY make each year?
In 2025, POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY fund recently?
In 2025, POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include POLICE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY?
POLICE FOUNDATION'S THIRD DECADE FUND FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.