Lodge 46 Charitable Board
Mission of the Charitable Board
Doug Sinopoli, Sectretary & Treasurer, Lodge 46 Foundation
Welcome to the web page for the FOP 46 Charitable Foundation. The Foundation is a NJ Non-Profit Corporation, of which every member of F.O.P. New Jersey Lodge No. 46 is a member. It is organized exclusively for Charitable, Literary, Scientific, and Educational purposes provided for under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code of 1986 and does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit incidental or otherwise.
The mission of the Foundation is to provide funding and programs designed to foster community involvement and to aid officers and the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Foundation’s leadership team is comprised of members in good standing of F.O.P. New Jersey Lodge No. 46. Our connections within and to the community, as well as our financial management experience enable us to make your donations go as far as possible.
The Charitable Board's current roster of Officers and Committee Members include:
OFFICERS (2023):
President: Joseph Manero
Vice-President: Dennis Shanahan
Secretary/Treasurer: Doug Sinopoli Trustee: James Murray Trustee: Jack Schein
ADVISORY & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Marshall Schlimer (Chairman) John Weja Jennifer O' Connor
We are proud of the fact that 99.8% of the funds raised by the Foundation go directly to grants and scholarships. All Foundation work is done entirely by members and no salaries or expenses are paid. The Foundation incurs minimal office and fundraising expenses (mainly postage), which account to 0.2% of revenue raised. You can rest assured we are careful custodians of your donations.
The Foundation manages and maintains the annual Debbie Basic Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded each year to the immediate family member (child) of a Member of Lodge No. 46 in good standing who will be graduating from High School and has been accepted to a College/University that meets Foundation criteria.
The Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of F.O.P. Lodge 46 Member Debbie Basic, who was an inspirational Psychologist. Debbie counseled Law Enforcement in the days, months, and years following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, in which many First Responders lost their lives. Debbie counseled and cared for those that survived this horrific attack, and who continued to have medical and emotional issues. Debbie's dedication and caring, as well as her wonderful personality will always be remembered by New Jersey Lodge No. 46!
The recipient of each year's Debbie Basic Scholarship is announced and awarded at the Lodge's May General Membership Meeting In the past year, the Foundation granted funds to the following organizations/people: • The N.J. Veterans Home - Paramus • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) • Special Olympics • Vietnam Veterans Foundation • Families who suffered a loss of a Lodge 46 member. The Foundation is also grateful to Lodge 46 members Marshall Schilmer and Anthony Basic for their generous donations to the Foundation. In lieu of his retirement party, Marshall donated the proceeds to the Foundation, and Anthony (Debbie's Husband) has ensured continued funding for the scholarship in his wife's name.
We encourage any member that has suggestions for fundraisers or any questions or concerns to contact a Foundation Officer or Committee member. Foundation general meetings are held in conjunction with the monthly FOP Lodge 46 meeting at Michael's Riverside Restaurant, see the Lodge No. 46 meetings section for dates, times and locations. The 2023 recipient of the Debbie Basic Scholarship will be announced at the May 2023 meeting of F.O.P. New Jersey Lodge No. 46. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:00pm at Michael's Riverside Restaurant, 528 Riverside Avenue in Lyndhurst NJ. Please click here for directions The last Annual Meeting of the Foundation was held on February 21, 2023 at the regular monthly meeting of F.O.P. New Jersey Lodge No. 46. The minutes of this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Foundation Secretary, Doug Sinopoli.
The Foundation manages and maintains the annual Debbie Basic Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded each year to the immediate family member (child) of a Member of Lodge No. 46 in good standing who will be graduating from High School and has been accepted to a College/University that meets Foundation criteria.
The Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of F.O.P. Lodge 46 Member Debbie Basic, who was an inspirational Psychologist. Debbie counseled Law Enforcement in the days, months, and years following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, in which many First Responders lost their lives. Debbie counseled and cared for those that survived this horrific attack, and who continued to have medical and emotional issues. Debbie's dedication and caring, as well as her wonderful personality will always be remembered by New Jersey Lodge No. 46!
The recipient of each year's Debbie Basic Scholarship is announced and awarded at the Lodge's May General Membership Meeting In the past year, the Foundation granted funds to the following organizations/people: • The N.J. Veterans Home - Paramus • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) • Special Olympics • Vietnam Veterans Foundation • Families who suffered a loss of a Lodge 46 member. The Foundation is also grateful to Lodge 46 members Marshall Schilmer and Anthony Basic for their generous donations to the Foundation. In lieu of his retirement party, Marshall donated the proceeds to the Foundation, and Anthony (Debbie's Husband) has ensured continued funding for the scholarship in his wife's name.
We encourage any member that has suggestions for fundraisers or any questions or concerns to contact a Foundation Officer or Committee member. Foundation general meetings are held in conjunction with the monthly FOP Lodge 46 meeting at Michael's Riverside Restaurant, see the Lodge No. 46 meetings section for dates, times and locations. The 2023 recipient of the Debbie Basic Scholarship will be announced at the May 2023 meeting of F.O.P. New Jersey Lodge No. 46. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:00pm at Michael's Riverside Restaurant, 528 Riverside Avenue in Lyndhurst NJ. Please click here for directions The last Annual Meeting of the Foundation was held on February 21, 2023 at the regular monthly meeting of F.O.P. New Jersey Lodge No. 46. The minutes of this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Foundation Secretary, Doug Sinopoli.
Foundation offices are located jointly with the offices of the Lodge at 3 Railroad Avenue, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662.