20-04 Police Foundation of Kansas city

Police Foundation of Kansas City

• Established exclusively to assist the Kansas City Missouri Police Department in meeting educational and equipment needs.
• Recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a Charitable Organization 501(c)(3) and by the State of Missouri as a separate private entity.

Grant Requests

• All grant requests must be forwarded to the Foundation from the Office of the Chief of Police.
• Requests must be submitted using the Police Foundation of Kansas City Grant Request Form (Form 223).
• The Chief of Police or designee serves as official liaison, reviews and sends requests for funds, provides project oversight, and assists in grant administration.
• Proposals must indicate why private funding is necessary and appropriate.
• Members must allow sufficient time for the grant request to be considered by the Foundation.
• The Foundation will not pay for unauthorized expenses, unauthorized budget modifications, budget overruns, or purchases without prior written approval.

Contributions

• The Foundation receives and administers grants and contributions of money, services, or property to fund, assist, or undertake programs and activities to strengthen the Department.
• The Foundation has established guidelines and parameters for the acceptance of money, equipment, goods, or services.
• Members contacted by citizens expressing a desire to donate may refer them to the Foundation through the Office of the Chief of Police.
• Donations must include a written description and an estimate of the fair market value.