Widows and Orphans Fund

Widows and Orphans Fund

Funder: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA)

Overview: Support and relief fund for officers and their families of those killed or injured on duty, and to support community youth and non-profit organizations in Santa Ana.

Background: Founded in 1978 to assist families of officers who have suffered catastrophic needs, been injured, or killed in the line of duty. Has provided assistance to officers and their families across Santa Ana Police Department, the county, state, and nation.

Tax Status: Recognized as a Charitable Organization defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Tax I.D. 33-0840920

Eligibility

• Officers and their families killed or injured on duty
• Families of public safety employees who suffered grave physical injury or death from job-incurred injury
• Officers' children (for scholarship opportunities)
• Community youth and non-profit organizations in Santa Ana

Funding Criteria

• Grants made upon determination of financial need as a result of an incident resulting in grave physical injury or death of a public safety employee from job-incurred injury
• Examples of need include: hospital expenses, family living expenses, funeral expenses, medical or rehabilitation costs

Decision-Making Process

• Requests discussed by Trustees
• Grant awarded upon majority vote of Trustees
• Amount determined by majority vote of Trustees
• Trustee determinations are not subject to review
• Trustees appointed by President of SAPOA subject to approval of majority of Board of Directors

Geographic Scope

• Santa Ana, California (primary focus)
• Serves officers and families across the county, state, and nation

Contact Information

Santa Ana Police Officers Association 1607 North Sycamore St. Santa Ana, CA 92701-2352 (714) 836-1211