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Idaho Sheriffs Association Inc

EIN 27-1476889 · Boise, ID

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, JAIL INSPECTION AND OTHER SUPPORT TO COUNTY SHERIFFS AND THEIR DEPARTMENTS, TO BE INVOLVED IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION IS PASSED THAT SUPPORTS CITIZEN SAFETY AND AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$132,300, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $600,004 spent. THE VINE PROGRAM NOTIFIES VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES OF THE INCARCERATIONS STATUS OF THE PERPETRATOR. IN ADDITION, IDAHO SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION PARTNERED WITH THE IDAHO SUPREME COURT TO PROVIDE VICTIMS INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR OFFENDER'S COURT APPEARANCES. IDAHO SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAM THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH APPRISS THAT PROVIDES THE TECHNOLOGY FOR MONITORING.
  2. $134,687 spent. THE DEA PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH DEA FOR ENFORCEMENT ON OUTDOOR MARIJUANA GROW OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF IDAHO. THE GRANT COVERS FLIGHT TIME, PILOTS AND FUEL. 10% OF THE GRANT FUNDS ARE USED FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR LOCAL SHERIFF OFFICES.THE ISP PROGRAM IS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. ISP IS THE PASS-THROUGH AGENCY THAT RECEIVES VICTIM COMPENSATION FUNDS FROM THE COURT AND THEN PASS ON TO US TO COVER COSTS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM.
  3. $566,175 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:THE SHERIFFS' SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION PROGRAM ENHANCES THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY MANAGED BY THE IDAHO STATE POLICE. EACH SEX OFFENDER IS REGISTERED ANNUALLY BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN WHICH THE OFFENDER RESIDES. SHERIFFS' USE AN AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM THAT CAPTURES DATA THAT ASSISTS IN ANNUAL VERIFICATIONS OF RESIDENCY AND ALSO AIDS INVESTIGATORS IN SEX ABUSE CRIMES. REGISTRATION DATA IS TRANSMITTED TO THE CENTRAL REPOSITORY MANAGED BY THE IDAHO STATE POLICE.THE IDAHO SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS THREE GENERAL CONFERENCES A YEAR: FEBRUARY, JUNE AND DECEMBER. TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO SHERIFFS AND THEIR STAFF AT ALL CONFERENCES AND TOPICS INCLUDE: SEXUAL HARASSMENT, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN, HIRING AND FIRING ISSUES AND A MYRIAD OF OTHER SUBJECTS IMPORTANT TO SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING A SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND JAIL. THE FEBRUARY AND DECEMBER MEETINGS ARE HELD IN BOISE. THE JUNE MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ARE HELD IN OTHER AREAS OF IDAHO AND THE MEETING LOCATIONS CHANGE TO ACCOMMODATE THE VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE STATE. IDAHO SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO CONDUCT A NEW SHERIFFS SCHOOL EVERY FOUR YEARS FOLLOWING THE STATE-WIDE ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF. THE SCHOOL IS 40 HOURS IN LENGTH AND CONSISTS OF LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE LEVEL TRAINING INCLUDING PERSONNEL ISSUES AND BUDGET DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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