Atlanta Police Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA · Founded 2002

Supports the Atlanta Police Department through funding, resources, and community programs to enhance public safety

Primary audience
Law Enforcement
Work area
Support Services
Topic
Public Safety
Contact
W David Wilkinson
Website Contact

About Organization

The Atlanta Police Foundation partners with the Atlanta Police Department to strengthen public safety through equipment, training, and community engagement initiatives. Based in Atlanta, GA, the organization operates with 73 employees and 213 volunteers, managing $125.3 million in assets. Founded in 2002, it works to make Atlanta the safest and most inviting city for residents, workers, and visitors.

What They Focus On

Police Support

Provides equipment, training, and facilities to strengthen Atlanta Police Department operations and officer professional development

Community Relations

Builds trust between police and residents through volunteer programs and initiatives addressing inequality affecting Black youth

Public Safety Infrastructure

Invests in precinct construction, technology upgrades, and resources that enhance Atlanta's ability to serve residents and visitors

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.4M

-5.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$16.5M

+19.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$125.3M

+128% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

73

+14.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,420,985 $16,492,392 $125,303,339 73
2023 $3,627,250 $13,791,808 $54,968,857 64
2022 $2,332,074 $14,077,548 $31,615,218 65
2020 $3,316,308 $8,588,891 $24,138,919 29
2019 $10,848,654 $10,094,879 $26,033,551 47
2018 $7,505,866 $5,214,645 $12,261,614 67

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Community Assessment

    Identifies public safety needs through collaboration with Atlanta Police Department and community stakeholders across the city

  • 02

    Resource Mobilization

    Secures funding from donors and partners to support police equipment, training programs, and infrastructure development projects

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Delivers officer training, facility improvements, and community programs with volunteers and professional staff coordination

  • 04

    Impact Monitoring

    Tracks safety outcomes and program effectiveness to ensure Atlanta becomes safer for all residents and visitors

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Atlanta Police Foundation Inc

Officer Development

Provides tuition assistance and professional training opportunities for Atlanta police officers to enhance their skills and effectiveness

Community Safety Initiatives

Develops programs addressing inequality impacting Black youth and supports local charities focused on public safety improvements

Infrastructure Support

Funds police facilities and equipment, including support for new precinct construction such as the Buckhead West Village precinct

Volunteer Engagement

Mobilizes over 200 volunteers annually to support police operations and strengthen community-police relationships throughout Atlanta

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Atlanta Police Foundation Inc.

WD

W David Wilkinson

CEO & President
Full-time
Compensation: $530,806
GM

Gregory McNiff

COO
Full-time
Compensation: $224,552
AG

Alecia Grimes

VP Finance & Administration
Full-time
Compensation: $195,550
LW

Lakeisha Walker

VP Youth Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $174,472
LG

Latisha Glanton

VP Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $156,633
RL

Robin Loudermilk

Chairman
Full-time
AK

Allan Kamensky

Director
AB

Ambrish Baisiwala

Director
AB

Andy Berg

Director
AK

Audrey King

Director
BL

Beth Lowry

Director
BG

Bj Green

Director
BL

Blake Lyons

Director
CC

Carol Cookerly

Director
CC

Chris Carlos

Director
CP

Chuck Palmer

Director
DE

Dan Eldridge

Director
DG

Daniel Grider

Director
DB

David Boehmig

Director
DN

David Nahmias

Director
DG

Derek Goshay

Director
DA

Douglas A Murphy

Director
DD

Dr Deepak Raghavan

Director
ES

Eric Schimpf

Director
FP

Frank Patterson

Director
JM

Jason Morris

Director
JS

Jim Shelton

Director
JE

Jimmy Etheredge

Director
JW

Joe Whitley

Director
JJ

John J Kelley III

Director
JR

John Richert

Director
JK

Josh Kamin

Director
JH

Julia Houston

Director
JR

Justin Rannick

Director
KJ

Karen J Holcom

Director
KD

Ken D Welch

Director
KM

Ken Menendez

Director
LC

Larry Connolly

Director
LB

Lee Burrows

Director
LB

Leonte Benton

Director
MB

Marc Balizer

Director
MB

Mark B Riley

Director
MD

Mark D Wasserman

Director
NB

Nathan B Knowles

Director
NB

Norm Brothers

Director
PN

Page Naftel

Director
PB

Paul Brown

Director
PC

Paul Corley

Director
RS

Robert Smith

Director
SS

Sachin Shailendra

Director
SB

Simon Bloom

Director
SB

Stephanie Blank

Director
SK

Steve Koonin

Director
SG

Stewart Gantt

Director
TH

Tad Hutcheson

Director
TT

Thomas Tesh

Director
TW

Thomas Worthy

Director
TE

Tom E Watson

Director
VH

Venessa Harrison

Director
WD

W Duncan Gibbs

Director
WJ

William J Jordan

Director

Milestones

2002

Foundation Established

2002

Atlanta Police Foundation founded to support public safety initiatives throughout the city

2003

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

2003

Received IRS tax-exempt recognition to advance its public safety mission

2019

Record Fundraising Year

2019

Achieved $10.8 million in revenue, the organization's highest annual funding level

2024

Staff Expansion

2024

Grew to 73 employees and 213 volunteers supporting comprehensive public safety programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Allan Kamensky Director
AB
Ambrish Baisiwala Director
AB
Andy Berg Director
AK
Audrey King Director
BL
Beth Lowry Director
BG
Bj Green Director
BL
Blake Lyons Director
BP
Bob Peterson Vice Chair/Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Carol Cookerly Director
CC
Chris Carlos Director
CP
Chuck Palmer Director 1.00 hrs/week
DE
Dan Eldridge Director
DG
Daniel Grider Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
David Boehmig Director
DN
David Nahmias Director
DG
Derek Goshay Director
DA
Douglas A Murphy Director
DD
Dr Deepak Raghavan Director 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Eric Schimpf Director
FP
Frank Patterson Director
JM
Jason Morris Director
JS
Jim Shelton Director 1.00 hrs/week
JE
Jimmy Etheredge Director
JW
Joe Whitley Director
JJ
John J Kelley III Director
JR
John Richert Director
JK
Josh Kamin Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Julia Houston Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Justin Rannick Director
KJ
Karen J Holcom Director 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Ken D Welch Director
KM
Ken Menendez Director
LC
Larry Connolly Director
LB
Lee Burrows Director
LB
Leonte Benton Director
MB
Marc Balizer Director
MB
Mark B Riley Director
MD
Mark D Wasserman Director
NB
Nathan B Knowles Director
NB
Norm Brothers Director
PN
Page Naftel Director
PB
Paul Brown Director
PC
Paul Corley Director
RS
Robert Smith Director
SS
Sachin Shailendra Director
SB
Simon Bloom Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Stephanie Blank Director
SK
Steve Koonin Director
SG
Stewart Gantt Director
TH
Tad Hutcheson Director
TT
Thomas Tesh Director
TW
Thomas Worthy Director
TE
Tom E Watson Director
TD
Tye Darland Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
VH
Venessa Harrison Director
WD
W Duncan Gibbs Director
WJ
William J Jordan Director
RL
Robin Loudermilk Chairman

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.3M

Highest Paid

$543K

W David Wilkinson

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
W David Wilkinson CEO & President $530,806 $12,000 $542,806 51
Gregory Mcniff COO $224,552 $8,131 $232,683 50
Alecia Grimes VP Finance & Administration $195,550 $5,812 $201,362 50
Lakeisha Walker VP Youth Programs $174,472 $11,731 $186,203 50
Latisha Glanton VP Communications $156,633 $3,624 $160,257 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$470K

Total Forgiven

$477K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

68

Loan Details 2 loans

$256,395
Forgiven
Forgiven: $259,814 100%
Approved Apr 15, 2020
Lender Cadence Bank
Jobs Reported 50
Forgiven On Aug 25, 2021
$214,053
Forgiven
Forgiven: $217,161 100%
Approved Feb 23, 2021
Lender Customers Bank
Jobs Reported 18
Forgiven On Nov 25, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$340K Grants Received
$29K Grants Given
9 Organizations

Top Funders

8 total
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$198K
TA
The Atl Trust
$40K
TI
THDF II Inc DBA
$25K
BC
Buckhead Coalition Inc.
$25K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$19K
UW
United Way Of Bergen County
$18K
CF
Community Foundation Of The
$10K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$5K

Top Grantees

1 total
CS
Columbus State University COLUMBUS, GA
$29K
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. The Atl Trust THDF II Inc DBA Buckhead Coalition Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund United Way Of Bergen County Community Foundation Of The American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Columbus State University
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. The Atl Trust THDF II Inc DBA Buckhead Coalition Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund United Way Of Bergen County Community Foundation Of The American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Columbus State University

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Apf Support Inc
Atlanta, GA
Support Atlanta Police Foundation, Inc.
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Disregarded Entities

1
Apf Properties LLC
Atlanta, GA
Holds Program Related Real Estate
DRE

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Atlanta Police Foundation Inc

Phone

(404) 586-0180

Social

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191 Peachtree St NE 191 Atlanta, GA 30303