American Albanian Law Enforcement Association Inc

The American Albanian Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Albanian-American officers across U.S. local, state, and federal agencies. The IRS recognized its tax-exempt status in August 2021 under EIN 84-3040826, and the organization describes itself as nationwide in scope rather than tied to a single city or department.

According to its own materials, AALEA was founded in 2019 and represents a membership that includes sworn officers as well as supportive civilian members. The association presents itself as the largest Albanian-American law enforcement group in the country, with a self-reported membership of more than 1,000 individuals across agencies nationwide.

Its stated mission centers on four areas: mentorship for Albanian-American officers, professional development within policing, cultural awareness and promotion of Albanian heritage, and community engagement. AALEA also runs a structured, confidential peer support program for members, framed around resilience and mutual respect among law enforcement professionals.

Public-facing activity includes an annual gala in Manhattan — promoted at 42 W 35th Street in New York — and community appearances alongside Albanian-American institutions in the New York and New Jersey area, including the Albanian American Islamic Center of NY & NJ. For the 2022 tax year, ProPublica's IRS data summary lists revenue of $31,400 and assets of $21,770, reflecting a small operating footprint built around volunteer member activity rather than paid staff.