Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc
Community Based Public Safety Collective is a public charity based in East Orange, New Jersey, formed in 2021. It supports community-based public safety practitioners and organizations through grantmaking, training, technical assistance, and efforts to develop national practices.
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc at a glance
In short: Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc gave $352K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,088
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,209
- -39.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,949
- Total assets
- $4,218,289
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (59% 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 Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 377 S Harrison Street Suite 15Kk, East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Website: https://cbpscollective.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newark Community Street Team ($170K). Together the top 10 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (59%), Louisiana (35%), and California (5%). Separately, the Collective reported directly administering Local Capacity Building Fund grants in 2024 in Baton Rouge, Newark, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $346K (2023) to $352K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Community Street Team Newark, NJ | to support their training and outreach programs | $170,000 |
| A Galvanized Innovative Approach to Leading Excellence Planning Solutions Baton Rouge, LA | to support their training and outreach programs | $50,200 |
| Truce of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | to support their training and outreach programs | $25,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | to support their training and outreach programs | $25,000 |
| Newark Anti-Violence Coalition Newark, NJ | to support their training and outreach programs | $19,148 |
| Transformative Change Berkeley, CA | to support their training and outreach programs | $18,750 |
| Communities Healing and Nurturing Growth Through Education Inc Baton Rouge, LA | to support their training and outreach programs | $15,000 |
| Gloves Up and Guns Down Union, NJ | to support their training and outreach programs | $10,000 |
| New Direction Newark, NJ | to support their training and outreach programs | $9,990 |
| Marleigh Stone Foundation Gonzales, LA | to support their training and outreach programs | $9,000 |
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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 | $4,218,289 | $6,023,885 | $5,713,709 | $352,088 | 10 | $85,947 |
| 2023 | $4,121,114 | $6,932,480 | $4,411,473 | $346,250 | 6 | $53,970 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Collective’s mission is to strengthen neighborhood leadership by investing in the education, advocacy, and training of community-based public safety practitioners and organizations. Its vision is to redefine public safety and create communities free from violence and trauma.
Its website describes work in three areas: training and technical assistance, regranting, and developing national best practices. Support can include organizational assessments, leadership development, strategic planning, grant administration, fiscal oversight, and flexible capital. The Local Capacity Building Fund is described as providing unrestricted and capacity-focused investments for organizational infrastructure and long-term sustainability.
In its 2024 filing narrative, the Collective reported disbursing $4.5 million through the Local Capacity Building Fund to support local community violence intervention organizations nationwide, of which it directly administered $2.5 million in Baton Rouge, Newark, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. It also reported creating 31 tailored technical-assistance plans and training more than 200 frontline practitioners and community members. These program-reported figures are distinct from the grants itemized in its 2024 filing below.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 10 grants totaling $352,088. Grants ranged from $9,000 to $170,000, with a median of $18,949. Each listed grant’s purpose was to support the recipient’s training and outreach programs.
The largest grant was $170,000 to Newark Community Street Team in Newark, New Jersey. The grantee describes its mission as helping reduce crime, aiding and assisting victims, and promoting public trust in justice. Other notable 2024 grants included $50,200 to A Galvanized Innovative Approach to Leading Excellence Planning Solutions and $25,000 each to Truce of Baton Rouge and 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge, all in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and $19,148 to Newark Anti-Violence Coalition in Newark, New Jersey.
The Collective’s website describes its regranting as work with government agencies and philanthropy, combining grant administration and fiscal oversight with technical assistance and organizational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aqeela Sherrills as President and Board Chair; Dr Lena Miller as Director and Secretary; and Frank Quintero as Director and Treasurer. It also lists Archana Saligal, James Washington, Salomon Zavala, and Cindy Pfaff as directors; Elizabeth Ruebman as Managing Director; Kyra Dunson as Chief Operating Officer; and Angela Grigoryan as Chief Financial Officer.
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc is led by Aqeela Sherrills, President & Board Chairperson on every filing since 2023; 5 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aqeela Sherrills
President & Board Chairperson
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$250K (2023) → $250K (2024)
Elizabeth Ruebman
Managing Director
Managing Partner → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Fred Fogg
Managing Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salomon Zavala
Director
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Cindy Pfaff
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Frank Quintero
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lena Miller
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Archana Saligal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Washington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Grigoryan
Chief Financial Officer Au
Chief Financial Officer Aug-Dec → Chief Financial Officer Au, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Kyra Dunson
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Haleemah Henderson (2023) — Project Director
- Former: Latrina Kelly-James (2023) — Director of Training & Technical Assistance
- Former: Teneishae Coleman (2023) — Chief Financial Officer Jan-Aug
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Aqeela Sherrills (President and Board Chairp). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc
How much does Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc give each year?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc gave $352K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $346K across 6 grants.
What is Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's typical grant size?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,949, and its average grant was $35,209, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc give grants?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (35%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (4 grants) and Newark, NJ (3 grants).
Does Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Their Training and Outreach Programs" (10 grants).
Who are Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's largest grantees?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Newark Community Street Team ($170,000), A Galvanized Innovative Approach to Leading Excellence Planning Solutions ($50,200) and Truce of Baton Rouge ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc fund?
The Collective’s mission is to strengthen neighborhood leadership by investing in the education, advocacy, and training of community-based public safety practitioners and organizations. Its vision is to redefine public safety and create communities free from violence and trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cbpscollective.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's EIN?
Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1795659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Based Public Safety Collective Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-based-public-safety-collective-inc-morg_9a41d30920aa4668bd3238f7e429d6c1
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