The Federal Law Enforcement Officers (F.L.E.O.) Foundation is an IRS sec. 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and was initially incorporated on September 14th, 1993, in Washington, DC. The corporation was later dissolved and then incorporated in New York State on January 14, 2015.
It serves as the primary source of charitable support for the 30,000+ members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (
www.FLEOA.org), a 501 (c) (8) non-profit professional association.
In 1993, R.O. Johnson, a FLEOA Founding Officer, approached FLEOA President Vic Oboyski about the idea of forming a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in support of the FLEOA membership. Through FLEOA President Oboyski's leadership, and with the support of the FLEOA Board, the Foundation was formed. Founding Officer Johnson was honored to make the first deposit in the Foundation's new bank account.
Under President Oboyski's leadership, initial sources of donations were identified and the Foundation was enrolled as a participant in the Combined Federal Campaign. FLEOA's inaugural president, Robert "Bob" Van Etten was selected as the first Foundation President, along with Vice President John Bannon and Treasurer Tom Casey.
The Foundation was created to provide expedited financial assistance to FLEOA members and their families in times of tragic need. Since its inception, the F.L.E.O. Foundation has awarded thousands of scholastic incentive awards to its members’ children, as well as more than $3.5 million in emergency financial support. The Motorola Solutions Foundation has been a champion supporter of the Foundation through their annual grant program.
As a charitable organization, The F.L.E.O. Foundation continues to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #54726), and applies all funds raised in support of its members. Whether it’s for a line of duty death, injury or debilitating medical issue, the Foundation responds and delivers help to its members and their immediate families in need promptly.
The F.L.E.O. Foundation prides itself as the “First Responder” for FLEOA members when tragedy strikes, and provides prompt support without any bureaucracy.
The F.L.E.O. Foundation hosts an annual awards ceremony in New York City to recognize a distinguished “Law Enforcement Leader of the Year.” During this awards ceremony, the FLEOA Foundation also recognizes a “Law Enforcement Patriot of the Year” that has demonstrated outstanding support for those who uphold the “Thin Blue Line.” The ceremony is hosted and funded by Board of Trustees Chairman David Mack and Board Trustee Peter Kalikow and is attended by law enforcement executives and the FLEOA Foundation’s distinguished Board of Directors and Trustees (
www.FleoaFoundation.org).
FLEOA and the F.L.E.O. Foundation offer corporations or individuals many ways to show their support with four sponsorship levels. Please visit the FLEOA.org website under the “Become a Sponsor” link for more information. To learn about specific F.L.E.O. Foundation sponsor opportunities, please contact F.L.E.O. Foundation Executive Director John Bottone at
jbottone@fleoafoundation.org.
The F.L.E.O. Foundation Board and its committees are led by 100% volunteer leaders and the Foundation applies 93% of the donations received in support of those in need. This is done in furtherance of the honorable philosophy of the F.L.E.O. Foundation first president, Robert “Bob” Van Etten: “When a federal law enforcement officer is in need of emergency assistance, help is just a phone-call away.”
The Foundation also leads a Law Enforcement Advisory Council (LEAC) comprised of generous patriots who serve as State Directors across the United States. Additionally, the Foundation is a proud participant in the annual Boston BFit Challenge and the Dream Giveaway Sweepstakes.
If you would like to contribute to the F.L.E.O. Foundation, please visit
www.fleoafoundation.org and hit the 'DONATE' button today. You can also mail a contribution to the F.L.E.O. Foundation at:
The F.L.E.O. Foundation
C/O Marco Dias, Treasurer
2288 Blue Water Blvd., Suite 337
Odenton, MD 21113
Your generous donations may be tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by state law in your state of residence and by federal law and the IRS. Please check with your tax return professional before filing an income tax return.
The F.L.E.O. Foundation's financial records are audited annually by an independent C.P.A. accounting firm and are also reviewed by an independent Compliance Officer throughout the year.
May God bless all our active and retired law enforcement warriors, as well as all our fallen heroes and their families.
In honor,
Jon Adler
National President
F.L.E.O. Foundation
Phone: