ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

191 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA 30303-1740

In care of

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Principal officer (990 for 2024)

W DAVID WILKINSON, 191 PEACHTREE ST NE 191, ATLANTA, GA 30303

Signed the 990

W DAVID WILKINSON, PRESIDENT & CEO

Phone

(404) 586-0180

Website

WWW.ATLANTAPOLICEFOUNDATION.ORG

Return prepared by

WARREN AVERETT LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE ATLANTA THE SAFEST AND MOST INVITING CITY FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND VISITORS.

Program accomplishments

• *SECURE NEIGHBORHOODS*COMMUNITY POLICING IS A CORE PRINCIPLE OF THE ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE IT SHOULD BE LED BY OFFICERS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. APF'S SECURE NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT PROVIDING PATHWAYS FOR ATLANTA POLICE OFFICERS TO ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE IN-CITY RESIDENCY FROM THE EARLIEST POINT IN THEIR CAREER. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS BELOW MARKET APARTMENT LIVING FOR POLICE RECRUITS, SUBSIDIZED OFFICER RENTAL UNITS, COURTESY OFFICER POSITIONS AND FOR-PURCHASE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN CRIME CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS SUCH AS YOUTH MENTORSHIP, EXTRA SECURITY PATROLLING, COMMUNITY SERVICE ENGAGEMENT AS WELL AS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ATTENDANCE. THESE ENGAGEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE MUTUAL SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING, IMPROVE DEPARTMENT CULTURE AND REDUCE CRIME. IN 2024 APF CONSTRUCTED AND SOLD AN ADDITIONAL 10 HOMES TO WELL QUALIFIED POLICE OFFICERS IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE CRIME AND BUILD RELATONSHIPS IN STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOODS. THE COMMUNITY SAFETY HOUSING PROGRAM: THE APARTMENT RENTAL PROGRAM, CONTINUED IN 2024 EXPANDING TO ADDITIONAL OFFICERS HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE CRIME AND BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS PARTICULARLY WITH THE APF @PROMISE CENTERS.
  Expenses $6,386,068 · revenue $3,321,754
• *AT-PROMISE* APF'S AT-PROMISE INITIATIVE ENTERED ITS SEVENTH YEAR OF OPERATIONS IN 2024. THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM CRIMINAL ACTIVITY TOWARDS A PRODUCTIVE LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. YOUTH WHO ARE REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED PLAN OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUTH. THESE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED FOLLOWING A COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC ASSESSMENT WHICH IS PERFORMED ON EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE PROGRAM. APF WORKS WITH VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WHO APPLY THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL CASE, ENSURING RELEVANCE AND A PERSONALIZED APPROACH. THE @PROMISE INITIATIVE HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE AUGUST 2017, SERVING MORE THAN 3400 YOUTH. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS TUTORING, GED CLASSES, STEAM INSTRUCTIONS AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN 2020, APF OPENED ITS SECOND AT-PROMISE CENTER, LOCATED ON METROPOLITAN PARKWAY ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF ATLANTA, AND OPENED ITS THIRD AT-PROMISE CENTER IN MARCH 2022, ON THE CAMPUS OF THE ANDREW AND WALTER YOUNG FAMILY YMCA ON CAMPBELLTON ROAD IN SOUTHWEST ATLANTA. AT-PROMISE STATISTICS2024 RECIDIVISM RATE: 5.2%NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO GRADUATED IN 2024: 100%NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO RECEIVED A GED IN 2023: 7NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO RECEIVED A JOB IN 2024: (OF THOSE WHO APPLIED): 90% THERE WERE 154 VOLUNTEERS AT FIELD DAY IN 2024.
  Expenses $4,965,223
• *OFFICER SUPPORT PROGRAMS*NO PROGRAM IS MORE IMPERATIVE TO APD'S SUCCESS THAN THOSE OFFERED THROUGH APF'S OFFICER SUPPORT PROGRAMS. APD'S PROFESSIONALISM, REPUTATION AND STAFFING DIRECTLY BENEFIT FROM THE EFFORT AND FUNDS GENERATED BY THESE PROGRAMS. IN 2024, ATLANTA CONTINUED TO WORK ON THE POLICE ATTRITION AND HIRING ISSUES AFFECTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. APF'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO RECRUIT NEW TALENT, WHILE MAINTAINING THE DEDICATED AND WELL QUALIFIED POLICE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK FOR THE AGENCY TODAY.A. ATLANTA POLICE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTETHE ATLANTA POLICE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION FOR APD OFFICERS WHO SEEK PROMOTION TO HIGHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. ALL APD RECRUITS MUST COMPLETE TIER I OF THE PROGRAM. TIERS II V ARE REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF APD'S PROMOTIONAL PROCESS, WITH THE FINAL TIER BEING DEDICATED TO ONLY THOSE WHO DEMONSTRATE THE CAPACITY OF BECOMING A POLICE CHIEF. THE PROGRAM HAS A DEDICATED AND SCHOLARLY TEAM WHOSE FOCUS IS TO ENSURE THE TRAINING OFFERED IS BEST IN CLASS AND FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP. IN 2024, APLI LED INITIATIVES, AND DELIVERED TRAINING TO OVER 485 LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL BOTH SWORN AND CIVILIAN TO INCLUDE OVER 800 P.O.S.T. CREDIT HOURS, 700 HOURS OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND 124 HOURS OF OFFICER RESILIENCY TRAINING WITH A FOCUS ON PEER SUPPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH. B. SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2024, APF PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID TO MORE THAN 20 APD OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES BY WAY OF TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING. THESE REIMBURSEMENTS ALLOW OFFICERS TO OBTAIN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION IN A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES, STRENGTHENING THE PROFESSIONALISM AND KNOWLEDGE OF APD OFFICERS. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO EXTEND THEIR EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENTS WITH APD FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS. THIS PROGRAM IS A KEY ELEMENT IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF ATTRITION NUMBERS AND STRENGTHENS THE RANKS. C. RECRUITMENT IN 2024, APD ADDED 206 TO THE RANKS MOVING CLOSER TO THE GOAL OF HIRING 250 OFFICERS PER YEAR. THE APF "BUILD THE FORCE" CAMPAIGN, LAUNCHED IN 2022 TO SUPPORT APD'S HIRING INITIATIVE, CONTINUES TO BE INSTRUMENTAL IN THE GROWTH OF HIRING TOP CANDIDATES FOR APD. D. CHILDCARE INCENTIVE PROGRAM2024 WAS THE INAUGURAL YEAR OF THE APF CHILDCARE INCENTIVE PROVIDING A MONTHLY SUBSIDY TO CERTIFIED CHILDCARE CARE PROVIDERS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE AND APPROVED APD POLICE OFFICERS. THIS WAS A GAMECHANGER IN SUPPORTING THE OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILES AS THEY SERVE AND SACRIFICE IN THIS CITY. E. LIFE INSURANCE THANKS TO THE PHILANTHROPY OF THE CONGREGATION OF PEACHTREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, EVERY APD OFFICER, ATLANTA FIRE RESCUE OFFICER, AND FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF IS COVERED BY A $100,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OF LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THIS PROGRAM IS A KEY EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT APF CONTINUES TO UNCOVER FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR ALL OF US. THIS HAS BEEN A LONG-STANDING OFFERING MADE CONSISTENTLY POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH'S LEADERSHIP AND CONGREGATION.
  Expenses $1,853,592 · grants $68,298
• *OPERATION SHIELD & CONNECT ATLANTA*OPERATION SHIELD HAS BECOME THE ESSENTIAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORTING APD'S REAL-TIME CRIME INTELLIGENCE CENTER. THE DEVICE GRID IS COMPRISED OF THOUSANDS OF VIDEO CAMERAS, LICENSE PLATE READERS, AND GUNSHOT DETECTION DEVICES, AND IS MONITORED AROUND THE CLOCK BY A DEDICATED TEAM OF SWORN OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL. THESE TECHNOLOGIES REMAIN CRITICAL TO APD'S INVESTIGATIVE AND INTERDICTION EFFORTS.IN 2024, OPERATION SHIELD GREW BY AN ADDITIONAL 94 CITY-OWNED DEVICES TO MORE EQUAL MORE THAN 1,607 CAMERAS AND MORE THAN 741 LICENSE PLATE READERS. THOSE CITY-OWNED DEVICES ARE COMPLIMENTED BY A LARGE NUMBER OF PRIVATELY SUPPORTED CAMERAS, BRINGING THE TOTAL CONNECT ATLANTA NETWORK TO MORE THAN 47,000. THAT NUMBERS REPRESENTS THE ADDITION OF SEVERAL THOUSAND MORE CAMERAS SINCE 2023.THE CONNECT PROGRAM INCLUDES A HANDHELD RADIO COMPONENT THAT FACILITATES DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PRIVATE SECTOR SECURITY PERSONNEL AND ATLANTA 911. MORE THAN TWO DOZEN NEW SUBSCRIBERS JOINED THE PROGRAM IN 2024, BRINGING USERSHIP UP TO APPROXIATELY 300. THESE PROGRAMS ARE VITAL TO ATLANTA'S CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGY AND DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.*CRIME STOPPERS OF GREATER ATLANTA*CRIME STOPPERS OF GREATER ATLANTA CONTINUES TO BE THE LARGEST CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. THE ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION (APF) MANAGES THE NORTH GEORGIA PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS COORDINATED THROUGH APD SGT. THEY WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OVER 350 PUBLIC SAFETY ENTITIES SPANNING 75 COUNTIES; WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY WORKING WITH A DIVERSE SUBCOMMITTEE OF APF BOARD MEMBERS, WHOSE FOCUS IS TO ENSURE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PROGRAM. IN 2024, THERE WAS OVER 4,000 ANONYMOUS TIPS PROCESSED, AND APPROXIMATELY 7,000 TIP FOLLOW UPS; MANY OF WHICH LED TO THE ARREST OF VIOLENT OFFENDERS, AND THE RECOVERY OF APPROXIMATELY $3.5 MILLION IN PROPERTY, DRUGS, GUNS, AND CASH. CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS FELL BY 8% IN ATLANTA TO INCLUDE A TOTAL CRIME REDUCTION OF 5% IN 2024. CRIME STOPPERS IS AND CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE CRIME FIGHTING TOOLS; DIRECTLY LEADING TO THE ARREST OF APPROXIMATELY 32 CRIMINALS INCLUDING TWO OF FULTON COUNTY'S TOP10 MOST WANTED, AND ONE OF APD'S TOP TEN MOST WANTED. *REPEAT OFFENDERS*THE COMMISSION FORMULATED THE REPEAT OFFENDER TRACKING UNIT (ROTU) IN 2022 TO EXECUTE THE COMMISSION'S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES WHILE CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF COLLABORATION. ROTU ENABLES OFFICIALS OF THE RELEVANT CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO WORK IN CLOSER COORDINATION, SHARE RELEVANT INFORMATION IN REAL TIME. BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS FROM 2022, AND THE INITIATIVE EXPANDED ITS PARTNERSHIPS AND EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM IN 2024 AS THE STATE ROLLED OUT A PILOT PROGRAM BASED OFF THE ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION'S (APF) MODEL. PRIOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRACKING UNIT IN 2022 REPEAT OFFENDERS WERE RECEIVING CONFINEMENT ONLY 23% OF THE TIME. FOLLOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROTU THE INITIATIVE INCREASED REPEAT OFFENDER CONFINEMENT RATES TO 43% IN 2022, 44% IN 2023, AND 47% IN 2024. THIS INCLUDES A 370% INCREASE IN AVERAGE SENTENCING LENGTH FOR PROBATION VIOLATIONS. IN 2024 THE ROTU IDENTIFIED 1,036 INDIVIDUAL REPEAT OFFENDERS IN WHOM IN TOTAL ACCOUNTED FOR 1,171 NEW CRIMINAL CASES. THE UNIT'S WORK HAS CREATED VARIOUS ENHANCEMENTS TO CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT PROCESS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CHANGES TO THE APD ARREST REPORT, CHANGES TO THE COUNTIES WARRANTS AND PROCESS, AND CHANGES TO THE STATES CASES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THIS INITIATIVE HAS BECOME THE LEADING PROGRAM IN THE NATION AND HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN THE CITIES CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS DROP OF 8% IN 2024 TO INCLUDE A 5% TOTAL CRIME REDUCTION. THE UNIT IS STAFFED BY MEMBERS OF APF, ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT (APD), FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF, FULTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, AND GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. SEVERAL OTHER STATE, COUNTY AND FEDERAL PARTNERS REGULARLY ATTEND MONTHLY WORKING GROUP MEETINGS HOSTED BY THE REPEAT OFFENDER TRACKING UNIT TO ENSURE THE EFFORT IS COMPREHENSIVE AND HOLISTIC. PRELIMINARY WORK IS BEING CONDUCTED TO INTRODUCE GPS TRACKING TECHNOLOGY TO THE PROGRAM. THE COMMISSION HAS MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO HAVE STRICTER MONITORING OF REPEAT OFFENDERS PRETRIAL. THE GOAL OF THIS IS TO ACHIEVE DETERRENCE THROUGH LIVE MONITORING OF THESE OFFENDERS. THIS ABILITY COMES AS A BENEFIT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT MADE BY APF IN 2021 TO IMPROVE APD'S REAL TIME CRIME CENTER.
  Expenses $1,412,152 · revenue $10,157

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

11-3655936

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2003

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Crime and legal-related (I11)

Assets (IRS master file)

$125,303,339

Income (IRS master file)

$4,258,893

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3655936).

Questions about ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC is 11-3655936.

Is ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.

Are donations to ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names W DAVID WILKINSON.

Who are the officers and directors of ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 63 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $530,806 (W DAVID WILKINSON, CEO & PRESIDENT).

How much revenue does ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,420,985, expenses of $16,492,392 and total assets of $125,303,339 at year end.

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