About the SPAM Benevolent Fund

The SPAM Benevolent Fund was created by the State Police Association of Massachusetts in 2010. At the time of the Benevolent Fund’s inception in 2010, members of the SPAM Executive Board determined that the time had come to set up a fund that would enable us to assist our Troopers, Sergeants, and their families in certain times of need. Today, the SPAM Benevolent Fund has expanded its support to first responders, their families, and members of our community.

The SPAM Benevolent Fund relies on the generosity of philanthropic individuals, corporations and foundations.

Since its inception, the SPAM Benevolent Fund has raised over $600,000 from the generous donations received from local businesses, supporters of the public safety community and various annual events.

The SPAM Benevolent Fund has provided resources to numerous families throughout the public safety community including state, local, and MBTA Transit police, firefighters, and various Troopers’ families beyond Massachusetts’s borders. In addition, each year provides scholarships to Association members’ children and dependents and to children and dependents of members who have been killed in the line of duty.

How can I support the SPAM Benevolent Fund?

The SPAM Benevolent Fund relies on the generosity of philanthropic individuals, corporations and foundations.  There are many ways you can help support the State Police Association of Massachusetts Benevolent Fund.

The ‘Protect & Serve’ Special License Plate is now available through the state Registry of Motor Vehicles. The plates cost $40, $28 of which goes directly to the SPAM Benevolent Fund in the first year. When you renew this specialty plate in two years, all $40 goes directly to fund.

Yes. The Benevolent Fund is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charity and your contributions are tax deductible.

The Benevolent Fund is to provide financial support to families of first responders killed in the line of duty. Additionally, to provide financial support to first responders during times when they are unable to perform their duties due to extended illness or injury. In recent years, the Benevolent Fund has expanded its role to assist public safety and community members in certain times of need. Donations also provide for operations of the Benevolent Fund, public safety memorials, and scholarships.

DONATIONS PROVIDE FOR ALL PURPOSES AS PERMISSIBLE FOR A CORPORATION UNDER CHAPTER 180 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS.

Assisting First Responders, their families, and members of the community.

Monthly Donation

As an ongoing supporter, a recurring gift through your credit or debit card provides continuing support to first responders and their families during times when they are unable to perform their duties.  A planned, monthly contribution allows you to budget and spread your support over a period of time. Please connect with us to set up a monthly schedule for giving or simply select the monthly gift option on the online donation form.




One Time Donation

Consider a memorial or tribute gift as a unique way to celebrate or honor an individual, or milestone occasion at any time of year for milestones such as holidays, birthdays, as a thank you, weddings, anniversaries, etc.

Thank you for your donation.




Planned Giving

The decision to make a charitable gift comes from the heart. There are many ways to give that will secure the future support for first responders and their families by planning charitable contributions as part of your financial and estate planning. Many such plans offer tax advantages and benefits to the donor.

These types of charitable contributions include:
Wills and Bequests • Life Insurance/Retirement Accounts • Stock or Securities • Property and Life Estates

Donations go to the cause of helping first responders, their families, and members of our community.

The State Police Association of Massachusetts Benevolent Fund (SPAM Benevolent Fund) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charity and your contributions are tax-deductible.