Boulder Police Foundation
Boulder Police Foundation's primary purpose is to promote community welfare and safety by strengthening connections and fostering positive interactions between the City of Boulder Police Department and community members, ensuring the department is seen as a welcome and vital part of the community. This includes supporting operations, volunteer and youth programs, public safety initiatives, training, equipment grants, crime deterrence, volunteer recognition, and other charitable or educational efforts to enhance the quality of life in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Police Foundation at a glance
In short: Boulder Police Foundation gave $57K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,344
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $28,672
- Median grant
- $28,672
- Total assets
- $443,738
- +750.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Boulder Police Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Boulder Police Foundation
Who Boulder Police Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boulder Police Department ($57K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Police Department Boulder, CO | Grant issued to the Boulder Police Department for rifle-rated body armor for officers to keep them safer against rifles which are a common firearm in shootings. | $52,591 |
| Boulder Police Department Boulder, CO | Grant issued to the Boulder Police Department for their annual awards ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate officers for their service in the prior year. | $4,753 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $443,738 | $450,407 | $59,265 | $57,344 | 2 | $4,427 |
| 2023 | $52,176 | $159,222 | $107,027 | — | — | — |
About Boulder Police Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Boulder Police Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $444K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boulder Police Foundation is led by Brian J Pinkowski, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian J Pinkowski
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schaefer
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Atkins
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Reiter
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hubbard
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Caruso
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Carl
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annah Worland
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Rada
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
CU Boulder IFC
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Beer
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Stroiman
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Houlihan
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Chandler
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dami Bullock (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Chandler (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Maher (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Police Foundation
How much does Boulder Police Foundation give each year?
Boulder Police Foundation gave $57K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Boulder Police Foundation?
Boulder Police Foundation reported $444K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $450K.
What is Boulder Police Foundation?
Boulder Police Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Boulder, CO. It holds $444K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Boulder Police Foundation operate?
Boulder Police Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Boulder Police Foundation's EIN?
Boulder Police Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2118671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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