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Buckeye State Sheriffs Assn

EIN 31-4137590 · Columbus, OH

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What it says it does

TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE OF OHIO THROUGH PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$215,457 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS PROMOTING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE OF OHIO. THESE EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ARE SENT OUT TO ALL MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
$255,560 spent. THE ASSOCIATION HAS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIES TO KEEP ABREAST OF THE LATEST ADVANCEMENT IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNIQUES, TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL PRECEDENT, LEGISLATIVE ACTION, AND TRAINING.
$71,987 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR VARIOUS INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THEIR MEMBERS.
$336,943 spent. THE ASSOCIATION RUNS A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE MEMBERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEVERAL TRAINING PROGRAMS GEARED AND SPECIALIZED FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND A SEX OFFENDER SEARCH AND OHIO SHERIFFS DIRECTORY PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.
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 January 1942.
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 October 21, 2026.

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