About the Foundation

Our Mission

The RILA Communities Foundation promotes vibrant retail communities by advancing economic health and public safety.

Through education, research, and collaboration, the Foundation works to address challenges that impact retailers, employees, and consumers while supporting solutions that strengthen communities.

Why the Foundation Was Created

Retail plays a critical role in communities across the country, providing jobs, essential goods, and economic opportunity. However, rising retail crime and emerging fraud threats are creating new challenges for retailers, law enforcement, and local communities.

The RILA Communities Foundation was established to help address these challenges through collaboration, information sharing, and research that supports effective solutions.

By bringing together retailers, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and policymakers, the Foundation helps strengthen partnerships that improve safety and support thriving retail environments.

Our Approach

The Foundation focuses on initiatives that:

• Support collaboration between retailers and law enforcement
• Improve understanding of retail crime trends and challenges
• Promote education and best practices
• Advance practical solutions that strengthen retail communities

Leadership

The Foundation is guided by a board of directors and leadership team that includes leaders from retail, public safety, and related industries who share a commitment to strengthening communities and supporting safer retail environments.