The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
To promote and support educational and athletic opportunities for law enforcement officers, community activities to improve working environments, and provide support to distressed officers and families due to death or disability in the line of duty.
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,221
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $9,611
- Median grant
- $9,611
- Total assets
- $687,414
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schoedinger Funeral Home ($13K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schoedinger Funeral Home Worthington, OH | Funeral Expenses | $13,221 |
| The Forster Foundation Pickerington, OH | Donation | $6,000 |
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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 | $687,414 | $122,962 | $99,827 | $19,221 | 2 | $6,978 |
| 2023 | $597,434 | $122,051 | $82,534 | — | — | $-3,789 |
| 2022 | $495,392 | $40,995 | $35,171 | $5,400 | 1 | $4,879 |
| 2021 | $571,920 | $40,687 | $28,565 | — | — | $4,793 |
| 2020 | $485,491 | $33,686 | $27,954 | $5,000 | 1 | $4,136 |
About The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $687K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation is led by Brian Steel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Steel
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Brill
At Large Director
Board Member → At Large Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Smith
At Large Director
Board Member → At Large Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Toth
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Geitter
At Large Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Casuccio
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Swankbill Swank
At Large Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Banton
At Large Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wightman
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Danielle Dickinson (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeffry Simpson (2023) — President
- Former: Jeff Simpson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Brian Spann (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Keith Ferrell (2020–2021) — 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 The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
How much does The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation give each year?
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation?
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation reported $687K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $123K.
Where does The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation operate?
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation's EIN?
The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1195034. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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