About | Supporting St. Louis' Police Officers — St. Louis Police Foundation

OUR MISSION

The St. Louis Police Foundation provides monetary support, services and goods to the St. Louis Metropolitan and St. Louis County Police Departments. The majority of funding requests come directly from police officers in uniform and can be expedited within 24 hours to ensure the highest level of police service to the St. Louis community.

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OUR FOUR PILLARS

Critical Support for the Front Lines

Every day police officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve each of us. When Department budgets do not cover the tools officers need to do their jobs, the Police Foundation steps in to bridge the gap. Keeping our officers protected on the front lines makes our entire region safer for residents, businesses and visitors.

Requests Come Directly from the Rank and File

No one has better instincts about police safety than the officers who protect us. That’s why the majority of requests the SLPF funds come directly from the men and women who wear the uniform. A simple process empowers officers, regardless of rank or position, to submit their best ideas.

Quick Response Time to Officer Requests

Crime doesn't wait on bureaucracy, neither should officer safety. SLPF expedites the most crucial requests in as little as 24 hours. Donor dollars are directed where they are needed, when they are needed.

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Building a Safer Community, Together

A thriving community requires all of us to do our part. By supporting our police officers, we each play a role in building safe neighborhoods for residents, businesses and visitors.

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The Police Foundation is constantly working to ensure we have the tools and resources to do our job to the absolute best of our abilities.
The Foundation’s continuous support not only eases our minds, but also the families waiting at home at the end of our shifts.”

― Police Officer Laura Vinyard, St. Louis County Police Department

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OUR STORY

19 Years of Impact

Founded in 2007, the St. Louis Police Foundation has grown from a community idea into one of the region's most trusted law enforcement nonprofits. Since inception, we have raised more than $55 million, funded over 220 programs, and built lasting partnerships between the St. Louis community and the police officers who serve it.

Our funding model is intentionally direct: officers identify a need, submit a request, and we respond — typically within 24 hours for critical needs.

THE DEPARTMENTS WE SERVE

Two Departments. One Mission.

The Foundation proudly serves both the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Louis County Police Department — working alongside both agencies to ensure officers have the resources they need to provide the highest level of police service to our community.

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Serving the City of St. Louis and its residents, the Metropolitan Police Department is one of the nation's oldest urban law enforcement agencies.

SLMPD Website →

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St. Louis County Police Department

Protecting the residents of St. Louis County across dozens of municipalities, the County Police Department serves one of Missouri's most populous regions.

SLCPD Website →

OUR LEADERSHIP

Our Board of Directors brings together prominent leaders from the St. Louis business community — united by a shared commitment to officer safety, community well-being, and ensuring our region is a safe place to live, work, and visit.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHAIR EMERITUS
Doug Albrecht
Chairman
Bodley Group
CHAIR
John O'Connell
President
OCOCO, LLC
CHAIR-ELECT
Carolyn Kindle
President & CEO
St. Louis CITY SC
VICE CHAIR - EVENTS
Joe Stieven
CEO
Stieven Capital Advisors
VICE CHAIR - COMMUNICATIONS
Laurna Godwin
Owner/President
Vector Communications
VICE CHAIR - SECRETARY
Alicia McDonnell
Board Member
James S. McDonnell Foundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rodney Boyd
Partner
Nexus Group
Bill Bradley
Marketing & Communications Executive
Karen Branding
President & CEO
Regional Business Council
Bob Brinkmann
CEO
BrinkmannCM
Steve Chapman
Executive Vice President / Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer
St. Louis Blues
Bill DeWitt III
CEO
St. Louis Cardinals
Len Dino
Retired CEO
LDI Integrated Pharmacy Services
Kelli Fabick
Vice President
Fabick Rents
Chris Goodson
President
The Goodson Company
Seth Hawkins
VP & General Counsel
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Rusty Keeley
CEO
Keeley Companies
Nina Leigh Krueger
President & CEO
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Michael L. Moehn
Group President
Ameren Utilities
Bob O'Loughlin
Chairman & CEO
Lodging Hospitality Management
Matt Scherrer
Managing Director
Thompson Street Capital Partners
Thom Sehnert
Owner
The Smoke House Market/Annie Gunn's
Paul Shaughnessy
President
BSI Constructors
Greg Shoemaker
Vice President, Global Labor and Employment Law
Emerson
Nicole Tate
Senior VP, Business Development & Client Enablement
World Wide Technology, Inc.
Tony Thompson
President & CEO
Kwame Building Group, Inc.
Greg Twardowski
Retired President & CEO
Whelan Security
Stephanie Vojicic
President
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Doug Weible
Chairman & CEO
Fred Weber, Inc
Jimmy Williams
CEO
Estel Foods