Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation
The primary purpose of the organization is to disseminate information concerning public safety issues via seminars and media, provide assistance for needy families of living and deceased public safety officers, award scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate an interest in a career in public safety and make grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation at a glance
In short: Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation reported $6K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $6,220 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -71.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $28,030
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $290,389
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $289,236
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $727 (2020) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it reported $6K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield FOP Lodge 45 Broomfield, CO | Benevolence | $6,968 |
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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 | $28,030 | $290,389 | $289,236 | $6,220 | Total only | $6 |
| 2023 | $26,877 | $199,611 | $214,592 | $21,979 | Total only | $5 |
| 2022 | $46,946 | $456,089 | $447,218 | $6,968 | 1 | $5 |
| 2021 | $33,457 | $889,415 | $869,529 | $1,315 | Total only | $9 |
| 2020 | $14,981 | $117,632 | $132,608 | $727 | Total only | $2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Westminister, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $6K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $6.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation is led by Micheal Deedon, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Micheal Deedon
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pride
Vice President & National Trustee
Board Member & National Trustee → Vice President & National Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Acunto
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Gale
Past President
Board Member & Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gallegos
Sgt at Arms
Board Member & Sgt at Arms → Board Member & 2nd Vice President, 2021
Board Member & 2nd Vice President → Sgt at Arms, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kim
2nd Vice President
Board Member & 2nd Vice President → Board Member & Sgt at Arms, 2021
Board Member & Sgt at Arms → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Schulz
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Deal
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Bennett
2nd Vice President After May
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mike Violette (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Tommie McLellen (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation
How much does Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation give each year?
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation reported $6K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $22K in grants paid.
How large is Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation?
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $290K.
What is Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation?
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Westminister, CO. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation operate?
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation's EIN?
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Public Safety Awareness Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1415731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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