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INTRODUCING THE

Raleigh Police Department

Foundation

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Our Mission

The Raleigh Police Department Police Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is dedicated to advancing public safety initiatives and promoting police support for a safe and thriving community.

Our Vision

To support the Raleigh Police Department’s mission of making Raleigh the safest city in America.

The Raleigh Police Department Foundation (RPDF) was established in 2022 by local business and civic leaders to strengthen the Raleigh Police Department services and to promote public safety in Raleigh by organizing innovative programs and events that raise tax-deductible donations. An independent, non-profit 501c3 organization, RPDF dedicates its efforts to assuring safer neighborhoods and highly-skilled and equipped police through better technology, education, and programming. For tax purposes, our EIN number is 27-0326382.

Board of Directors

Officers

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Chair
Brenda Gibson
Community Leader
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Vice Chair
Christine Craig
Vice President, Government Relations
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
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Secretary
Kristye Brackett
Senior Counsel, CapDev
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Treasurer
Maurice Smith
Attorney & Counselor at Law, M Smith Law PLLC
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Executive Committee, Member-at-Large
Judy Zelnak
Community Leader

Board Members

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Bill Baker
Development Partner, Keith Corporation
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Larry Barbour
President & CEO, North State Bank
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Scott Duckworth
Regional President, Brasfield & Gorrie
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Tom Fritsch
Senior Managing Director, CBRE
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Dr. Tim Garner
Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic
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Laurie Geer
Community Leader
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Gaffney Gunter
Owner/Operator, Gunter Enterprises Inc.
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Curry Huskes
Area Sales Manager, CPI Security
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Bryan Pfohl
Chairman & CEO, Sunrock Group Holdings
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Kade Ross
Chief Information Officer, Bandwidth
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Christina Alvarado Shanahan
RADM, US Navy (Ret)
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Temple Sloan, IV
Trail Creek Investments
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Mike Smith
President, Kane Realty Group
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Chandler Spaulding
Director, Communications & Government Relations, Smith Anderson Law Firm
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Sylvia West
North Carolina Museum of History

Hear from Our Donors

"The starting point for a vibrant, prosperous and enjoyable community is the safety and security of its residents. We are pleased to support the Raleigh Police Chief and our RPD officers as they work to keep Raleigh safe."

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Judy & Steve Zelnak
Community Leaders

"There are so many incredible officers on the Raleigh Police force – and their efforts have a tremendous impact on our community. When funding falls short, I’m proud to donate to support the many outreach programs and initiatives that I know will help keep our community safe."

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Gaffney Gunter
Owner/Operator, Gunter Enterprises Inc.

"The reason I support the RPDF is simple — it’s about caring for those who are caring for us."

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Bryan Pfohl
CEO & Chairman, The Sunrock Group
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in the Raleigh Police Department Foundation. Please complete the form and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Mailing Address:
(Donation checks can be mailed here)
P.O. Box 18283
Raleigh, NC 27619
For tax purposes, our EIN # is 27-0326382
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