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Polk County Police Chief’s Charitable Foundation

Investing in law-enforcement families

Honoring the legacy of the late Auburndale Police Chief Nolan McLeod through educational support for the children of law-enforcement officers.

The Nolan McLeod legacy

The Foundation carries forward Chief Nolan McLeod’s commitment to service by helping create educational pathways for the children of Polk County law-enforcement officers.

A fuller remembrance and historical summary will be published here with Association approval.

Scholarship program

Supporting educational opportunities for the children of law-enforcement officers.

Purpose

Supporting educational opportunities for the children of law-enforcement officers.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria will be published here after Association approval.

Awards & dates

Award amounts, deadlines, and application dates will be listed once verified.

Sponsorship and fundraising

Community partners help sustain the Foundation’s educational mission. Sponsorship packages and fundraising event details will be listed here once approved.

Donate — coming soon Contact about sponsorship

Frequently asked questions

Who does the Foundation support?

The Foundation focuses on educational opportunities for the children of law-enforcement officers. Detailed eligibility rules will be published when available.

How can agencies or businesses sponsor the Foundation?

Sponsorship opportunities will be shared here once approved. In the meantime, use the Association contact page for general inquiries.

Are donations tax deductible?

Tax status information will be published only after it has been confirmed. No tax-deductibility claim is made on this site at this time.

Where can I ask a scholarship question?

Use the Association contact page for general scholarship questions once messaging is available. Emergency or case-specific police matters should not be sent through this website.

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