The Los Angeles Police Foundation is the major source of private financial support for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The Foundation is dedicated to helping LAPD prevent crime, save lives and make our community a better and safer place to live, work and visit by assisting LAPD with resources not provided in the city budget.

To date, the Los Angeles Police Foundation has awarded more than $13.5 million in grants to the LAPD and scholarships to students preparing for careers in law enforcement.

The Los Angeles Police Foundation is a registered 501©(3).  All donations benefit the Foundation and assist us in our mission to help the LAPD serve our communities better.  All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.  Federal Tax ID# 95-4700442.

Foundation Guidelines
The Los Angeles Police Foundation’s primary area of interest is to assist Los Angeles police officers by providing funds for essential equipment, special programs and projects. Officer safety is the Foundation’s top priority. Each year the Foundation’s Board of Directors consults with LAPD leadership to determine priorities for funding.

Application Procedure
Grant applications are reviewed first in the Department to be certain that the Foundation is the most appropriate source of funding and that command staff is aware of the request. This group will recommend that the Foundation consider a proposal for funding or not.