Our Mission

The mission of the Palo Alto Police Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for Palo Alto’s residents and working population and strengthen police-community relations. We accomplish this by supporting projects and building partnerships with collaborating community and government organizations. The foundation will raise funds to invest in projects, programs, equipment and initiatives for which there are no current funding sources.

“The Palo Alto Police Department is excited to work with the Foundation to build and sustain relationships between those who serve and our community. Let’s build this bridge together!”
— Andrew Binder, Chief of Police

Palo Alto Police Foundation does not fund:

  • Salaries & benefits for Police Department officers and employees.

  • Requests that typically fall under the responsibility of the City to fund that are essential to maintain the performance of officers and employees that work in the department.

  • Requests that bypass the City or Department policy.

  • Weapons and ammunition.

  • Political activities or projects, including lobbying, advocacy work, ballot measures, or political candidates.

  • Nonprofit organizations or programs without a direct, official tie to the community or Police Department.

PAPF Board of Directors

OFFICERS

President
Roger V. Smith, Retired CEO of Silicon Valley Bank

Secretary
Jennifer Wences-Maciel, Comm. & Financial Aid Associate, Synapse School

Treasurer

Tim Stitt, Project Executive, Vance Brown Inc.

Police Liaison

Eric Jensen, Business Manager, City of Palo Alto


Members

Carrie Jeffries, Community Member

Cathie Foster, Community Member

Jane Gee, Community Member

Megan Swezey Fogarty, Associate Vice President for Community Engagement, Stanford University

Matt Robinson, Community Member