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Who administers the Blue Ribbon Trust Fund?
Blue Ribbon Trust accounts are accounts opened within the LAPFCU. These accounts are administered by the Los Angeles Police Relief and Assistance Foundation (LAPRAF). To request an account for an individual in need please contact one the following LAPRAF staff: Requests for account transactions, such as withdrawals, should also be directed to the individuals above.
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What are benefits of a Blue Ribbon Trust account?
Blue Ribbon Trust accounts serve as a convenient way to organize monetary donations in one place. 100% of the funds raised is given to the recipient.
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What is the Blue Ribbon Trust Fund?
The Blue Ribbon Trust Fund was originally established by the Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) to provide financial assistance to the law enforcement community and their families when those individuals encounter severe financial difficulties and personal crisis.
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Are donations to the Blue Ribbon Trust accounts tax deductible?
No. Donations to the Blue Ribbon Trust accounts are not tax deductible
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How does the recipient access the funds?
A recipient of a LAPRAF Blue Ribbon Trust Fund account withdraws the funds by contacting LAPRAF. LAPRAF will issue a check or, if the recipient has an LAPFCU account, LAPRAF can process an online transfer.
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Where can I see the current Blue Ribbon Trust accounts?
Please visit: A Part of Your Community ‐ Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (lapfcu.org)
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How does a Blue Ribbon Trust receive donations?
The LAPRAF Blue Ribbon Trust Fund is funded through private donations to benefit the individual in need. Once an account has been set up, individuals can donate by check, online transfers or credit cards. LAPFCU members may donate online through PATROL Online Banking.