BALEAF is a nonprofit charity with a single mission - to assist Bay Area law enforcement officers and their families who have experienced a member killed in the line of duty, suffered a serious injury or illness, or similar catastrophic event. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. 100% of your donation is awarded directly to the officers and their families. 100% of the administrative expenses are covered personally by the Board. Guaranteed! Donate to BALEAF today!

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BALEAF’s Mission- BALEAF provides support and resources to law enforcement members
and their families during times of death,
serious injury, or catastrophic events.

Dr. Mark Rosekind and Fabian Brown, IAWP Region 10 Member and Past Coordinator at the IAWP's 61st Training Conference. Dr. Rosekind was a speaker at the conference, "Sleep as a Superpower, Enhancing Officer Safety."

BALEAF Congratulates our Associate Member, Robin Matthews, honored by the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) with its highest award, the IAWP Heritage Award. Read the PDF article at this link.

Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund

About Us

BALEAF provides support to Bay Area law enforcement officers and their families in crisis who have experienced a member killed in the line of duty, suffered a serious injury or illness, or other catastrophic event.

BALEAF can provide immediate funding for a range of needs in these difficult circumstances.

Founded in 1999, BALEAF supports all employees of law enforcement agencies within the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties assisting sworn and non-sworn employees. As of 2023, we awarded over $2 Million!

BALEAF Provides

Short term financial assistance
Referrals for psychological services, grief support, and spiritual support
Educational scholarships

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BALEAF's Number One Sponsor

SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

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BALEAF's Consistent Supporter
Through the Years

Our generous benefactors and sponsors have been integral in our ongoing support of our Law Enforcement family. Thank you to the Police Credit Union and our friends, Darlene Hong, Vice President of Membership Development, and Priscilla Guterres, Director of Membership Development, for being there for BALEAF from the beginning! These two women have always gone to bat for BALEAF, and their support is always cherished. That being said, check out the CU website and consider supporting our supporters. Click on the logo to go directly to the site.

501 (c)(3) Charity Organization

The Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund is designated a charity organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service . Our IRS identification is #91-2006597 and BALEAF is a recognized California Public Benefit Corporation with identification #C2179208. Your donations are tax deductible, but always check with your tax advisor. You can donate by check, money order, online through a credit card, and direct funds transfer (EFT). See our Donations webpage for details.

Fundraising Events

We hold fundraising events throughout a year, well attended and fun for everyone! View the upcoming events to join us in the future. Proceeds from the fundraisers goes to BALEAF to support our mission of assisting law enforcement families in need.