The IACP Foundation

Committed to the advancement of professional policing through
Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship

Chairman's Message

Chief Russell B. Laine,
Immediate Past President, IACP and Chair, IACP Foundation

The IACP Foundation is an active and dynamic force in facing the demands of modern policing.  Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our programs & initiatives, and how YOU can play a part in the foundation's mission. 

We work to support you, and your agency, in ways that really make a difference.

Read more of Chief Laine's message »

Board & Staff

The IACP Foundation is led by a Board of Officers who are dedicated to providing real, meaningful support to law enforcement officers and agencies across the globe.

Our 21 board members reflect a rich blend of commited corporate partners and police executives, each bringing unique skills and talents to the board table to make the IACP Foundation a powerful force in modern policing.

Meet the Board & Staff »

Funding Requests

We regret that the IACP Foundation is currently not accepting unsolicited requests for funding from organizations or individuals.

The IACP Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization established to solicit, receive, administer, and expend funds for law enforcement related purposes.  Donations may be tax deductible; please check with your personal tax advisor.  Federal Tax ID #54-1576762

What We Do

Through our efforts in leadership training, scholarship for survivors, professional development opportunities and global outreach, the IACP Foundation brings together public-private partnerships that benefit today's active law enforcement leader.

Use the navigation bar above or click here to learn about the programs of the IACP Foundation.

What's New!

Foundation Partners with Northwestern University for TWO Scholarship Spots to School of Police Staff & Command!

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety logoThe Foundation is proud to announce availability of TWO free spots to the 300th Class of the School of Police Staff and Command on campus in Evanston, IL.

Read more about the application process, including lodging and meal deferment available to out-of-area students.

Matching Gift Drive Benefits IACP Foundation

Foundation Chairman and Immediate Past President of IACP Russell B. Laine is proud to launch the Foundation's first membership matching gift drive!

For every dollar you give, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar! The Foundation has received an extraordinary individual pledge of $5,000 from one of your fellow IACP members to be used as a challenge in this matching gift drive. Read more...

Foundation's Third Gala Breaks Record

The Third Annual Foundation Fundraising gala raised almost $120,000!  With guest speaker Erik Weihenmayer and 2009 Person of the Year George Heinrichs (President and Co-Founder of Intrado Inc.), this year's event was a wonderful success, read more below.

Read about our guest speaker and honoree!

See photos!

In Memoriam

The IACP Foundation is proud
 to recognize a gift made
 in memory of

Wendy Balazik

IACP Staff Member