Security Industry Alarm Coalition
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What it says it does
To create a structure for all interested parties to come together under the banner of "Dispatch Reduction and "Alarm Mangement and through a coordinated effort maximize the impact of false dispatch & alarm management across North America by maintaining a liaison with national or state law enforcement leadership, while educating and empowering local alarm communities to proactively foster relationships with law enforcement before a crisis exists.
- Income
- $595,048
- Spending
- $635,738
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $152,100, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $66,620 spent. Law Enforcement Outreach - National Associations: SIAC's mission is to partner with law enforcement, throughout the nation. SIAC sponsors at national events in attempt to maintain established partnerships. International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and National Sheriff's Association (NSA) are examples of this national effort. In these settings, we can share about the successes of agencies who have utilized the SIAC Model Alarm Ordinance
- $480,981 spent. IACP/SACOP - Alarm Management Facilitation: SIAC works closely with state chief of police associations through the foundation of partnerships with IACP/SACOP. SIAC staff will facilitate meetings with police chiefs and alarm industry professionals, offering resources in a statewide effort. SIAC's staff shares insight to all present, about best practices as it pertains to alarm management.
- $15,000 spent. Alarm Dealer Outreach / Training Ordinance Support: SIAC is the conduit between the alarm industry and law enforcement. SIAC's mission is to develop partnerships between the aforementioned groups. SIAC will attend and participate at national and state alarm association meetings. In those surrounding, SIAC shares concerns, problems or successes involving law enforcement.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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