Vancouver Police Foundation

Founded in 1976, Vancouver Police Foundation is a charity based in Vancouver, Canada working on community development, children & youth, mental health +4 more.

The Vancouver Police Foundation is a federally registered charity and provincially incorporated non-profit society founded in 1976. It funds innovative crime prevention, community engagement, youth, mental health and addictions, and public safety programmes led by Vancouver Police Department officers, which fall outside the VPD's regular operating budget. Funding covers initiatives that support youth, seniors, women and vulnerable residents across Vancouver. Since 1976 it has granted over 14.5 million to nearly 300 programmes, and in 2025 alone granted over 5 million to 118 programmes and initiatives. Program support falls within key areas including Youth Programs, Mental Health & Addictions, Community Outreach & Engagement, and Specialized Equipment & Technology. The Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Trustees and does not fund policing services or have input into VPD operations. It also runs fundraising events such as the Charity Classic golf tournament and live and silent auctions.