San Francisco Sheriffs Air Squadron
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization is always in a ready position to assist law enforcement with any matters that include their services.
- Income
- $14,298
- Spending
- $15,249
- Reserves
- 11.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
- a. Monthly Squadron meetings: Monthly meetings are held to conduct Squadron business. In the meetings, decisions are made regarding activities, policies, Squadron rediness, working with other squadrons and entities. b. Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month. c. Meetings are typically held at a restaurant that can accommodate a private meeting. This allows members to socialize over a meal before calling the meeting to order. The meeting is normally conducted by the Commander and all members are invited to attend monthly meetings. Attendance for dinner is not required.
- a. Fly-ins: The Air Squadron organizes fly-ins for our members on a monthly basis, weather permitting. Members fly out to an airport that is typically chosen by the Squadron Commander or Captain. The purpose is to keep the Squadron pilots current, a requirement for squadron pilots to participate in missions as directed by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office. b. The activity is typically initiated weeks prior to the actual fly-in date. c. The fly-ins are held at various airports around Central and Northern California and all Squadron members are invited to participate. The activity is the responsibility of the Squadron Captain.
- a. Participate in the Junior Deputy Academy (JDA) program. Air Squadron members donate time and resources to provide the info and hands-on access to Junior Deputies. In 2025, the Air Squadron pilots assisted the Junior Deputy Academy program by giving a lecture to the Junior Deputies in the program. The lecture covered basic aerodynamics and stability, and flight deck instrumentation. b. The activity occurred in June at the direction of both the Air Squadron's Liaison and the Director of the Junior Deputy program. c. The activities were held at Camp Parks in Dublin, CA. Members of the Air Squadron lectured on the subject, included handouts, and created a PoswerPoiint presentation on the subjects.
- a. The Air Squadron has and continues to participate in the annual Western States Association of Sheriffs Air Squadrons (WSASAS) fly-ins. The purpose is ongoing networking with WSASAS members and to participate in friendly competition. It also can allow for mutual aid should the need arise. b. The fly-in occurs in the summer months as dictated by WSASAS. This year, the fly-in was held from Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd, with the main activities occurring on Saturday, June 1st. c. The fly-in was held at the Livermore Airport, and was attended by various members of WSASAS. Members of the San Francisco Sheriff's Air Squadron attended the event.
- $2,538 spent. The organization has participated in flyovers as requested by the San Francisco Sheriff's office. This involved planning and execution of a formation flight to occur in concurrence with a commemoration of the soldiers who lost their lives or survived the ordeal of the Bataan Death March. b. The activity was conducted over the San Francisco National Cemetery on Saturday, April 5, 2025. c. The activity was conducted under the direction of the San Francisco Sheriff's office. Select members of the San Francisco Sheriff's Air Squadron were directly involved in the planning and execution of the formation flight.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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