CLEVELAND POLICE FOUNDATION

Leadership In Action

Make an investment in community safety through the Cleveland Police Foundation

Cleveland Police Foundation - Investing in a Safe Community

HOW WE IMPACT THE COMMUNITY

Major Programs

Our goal is to build bridges of trust and understanding between police and all segments of the community; creating opportunities for positive police interaction with kids; and enhancing the mental health and wellness of police officers.

Police Officer Mental Health & Wellness Interactive Cops-Kids Activities Community Bridge Building Increase Capacity of Police Charities Division of Police Fiduciary Services
Officer Recognition for Exemplary Police Work
Scale-up capacity for Fishing with Cops events to involve more kids
Fund Coffee with Cops Dialogues
Police Mounted Unit
Manage Public/Private Contributions
Equine Therapy
Expand athletic and team sports programs through Police Athletic League
Community Organization Partnerships
Historical Museum & Archives
Manage District Funds
Mindfulness Program
Interactive arts program pairing cops and kids with similar interests in music, painting, and more.
Support Police District Community Meetings
Pipes & Drum Corps
Manage Funds for Donor-driven ShotSpotter Tech Trial
Therapy Dogs
Support Youth Dialogues thru 3 Team Alliance
Foundation Membership Program
Color Guard
Support Donor-driven Gun Buy-Back Program
Family Financial Support for Officers Killed in Line of Duty
PAL (Police Athletic League)
Support to Officers with Health Issues

WHO WE SUPPORT

Some of the efforts we support:

2026 DONORS
Friends Memberships
  • Raafat Abou-ikdeh
  • Joellen ONeill
  • Thomas Ross
  • Nathaniel Wiggers
Annual Fund
  • Thom Dillon
  • Kathy Heigle
  • Helen Kelbach
  • Knights of Columbus – St. Ladislas Council #16373
  • Michael Machaskee
  • Tim & Danne Needles
  • Joellen ONeill
  • The Park Foundation
  • Brian Sekerak
  • Ross Stevens
  • Margaret W. Wong Fund
Restricted Funding
  • Blue Line Unlimited
  • Kulas Foundation
  • Jean A. McAuliffe
  • John P. Murphy Foundation
  • 2nd District Flower Fund
Team Contributions
  • Dick Clough
  • Sterling Keys
  • Rob Murphy
  • Bob Rotatori
  • Roger Synenberg
Heroes
  • Kevin Berry
  • Andres & Janice Gonzalez
  • Stacey Woods