Survivor's Fund

The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Charitable Foundation and Survivor’s Fund were established many years ago, not only to remember the sacrifice of each officer we have lost, but to acknowledge the sacrifice made by each of their surviving families. Keeping the Survivor’s Fund going is contingent upon the generosity of donations made from citizens and businesses in and around the City of Philadelphia. This Fund not only pays for services around the time of the tragedy, but for special events and any financial hardship that may arise in the years to come.

Several times throughout the year, Fraternal Order of Police President Roosevelt Poplar sees to it that our Survivor’s Fund recognizes all the surviving spouses and children of over 280 fallen heroes: dating back as far as 1828. Special attention is given to our more recent families, helping them in any way we can endure the pain of the new lifestyle that has been forced upon them.

The fund also provides financial support to our officers that have been seriously or catastrophically injured due to violent conditions they are subjected to as they protect and serve the citizens of Philadelphia. Lastly and what is often overlooked, the fund provides emotional support for our men and women, who are living heroes. These Officers go out every day to fight crime so that we can live and work in a safe place. This Fund enables them to leave their families, and go to work, knowing if they cannot return home, their families will be taken care of, and they will never be forgotten.

The Philadelphia FOP Charitable Foundation and Survivor’s Fund is a 501(c)3 charity, and all contributions are tax-deductible.

For nearly 30 years, the FOP Lodge 5 hosts one of the largest Survivor’s Benefits every May at the end of “Police Week” in addition to other fundraising events throughout the year. 

Save the Date Saturday May 17, 2025 for our annual Survivor’s Benefit