The Bellevue Police Foundation
The Bellevue Police Foundation fosters community support to fund equipment purchases, training, and public recognition for officers whose dedication and personal sacrifice ensures the safety and security of our community.
The Bellevue Police Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bellevue Police Foundation gave $123K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $123K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,303
- -80.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,303
- -80.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $123,303
- Total assets
- $687,532
- +33.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bellevue Police Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Bellevue Wa Bellevue Police Department ($123K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Bellevue Police Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $638K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bellevue Wa Bellevue Police Department Bellevue, WA | To support the bellevue police department by funding equipment purchases, training, and public recognition for officers whose dedication and personal sacrifice ensures the safety and security of our community. | $123,303 |
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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 | $687,532 | $472,921 | $303,071 | $123,303 | 1 | $19,663 |
| 2023 | $516,683 | $473,089 | $777,982 | $638,354 | 1 | $6,764 |
| 2022 | $821,576 | $769,908 | $233,133 | $85,898 | 1 | $110 |
| 2021 | $284,801 | $231,008 | $168,119 | $80,246 | 1 | $46 |
| 2020 | $222,193 | $263,072 | $118,449 | $30,486 | 1 | $46 |
About The Bellevue Police Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bellevue Police Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $688K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $123K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bellevue Police Foundation is led by Villette Nolon, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 24 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Villette Nolon
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Steve Hoffmann
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Ni
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Milstein
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mechele Heffron
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregor Hodgson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wallace
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Debruler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Shirley
Ex-Officio Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sanabria
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Campi
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kwan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Laing
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Roed
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor Eden
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gruber
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Neilsen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Carlson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Daly
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Naficy
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Menenberg
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Martija
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Wang
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Diane Tebelius (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shauna Hovancsek (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Allen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gabe Levajarvi (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Van Der Peet (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Brzusek (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Sander (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Busch (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Fritz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Horowitz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Edgers (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Major Andrew Popochock (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Meeghan Black (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chief Steven Mylett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Hill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Dexheimer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Lange (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Linton (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Tracy Forbush (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $65K, to Villette Nolon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Bellevue Police Foundation
How much does The Bellevue Police Foundation give each year?
The Bellevue Police Foundation gave $123K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $638K across 1 grant.
How large is The Bellevue Police Foundation?
The Bellevue Police Foundation reported $688K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $473K.
What is The Bellevue Police Foundation?
The Bellevue Police Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $688K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Bellevue Police Foundation operate?
The Bellevue Police Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Bellevue Police Foundation's EIN?
The Bellevue Police Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6130338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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