Valley County Sheriff Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The was formed exclusively for charitable and public safety purposes to support the mission and community service efforts of the Valley County Sheriffs Office through education outreach partnerships and resource development that enhance the safety and well-being of residents and visitors throughout Valley County. The Foundation exists to strengthen the connection between law enforcement and the community by providing supplemental support programs and resources that may not otherwise be available through traditional public funding sources. The organization was established in response to the growing need for community-based initiatives that promote public safety emergency preparedness youth engagement crime prevention and trust-building between citizens and local law enforcement.
- Income
- $125,345
- Spending
- $56,003
- Reserves
- 14.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (2)
- $42,095 spent. Horses for Law Enforcement: The Valley County Sheriff Foundation VCSF proudly kicked off the year by gifting patrol equestrians to support law enforcement and community service across Valley County: including Cascade Donnelly McCall and beyond. These patrol units are more than just a presence; theyre a symbol of trust accessibility and partnership between officers and the communities they serve.
- $9,771 spent. One of the community outreach initiatives supported by the is the Chop with a Cop program a charitable community service effort designed to assist elderly residents low-income families disabled individuals veterans and community members experiencing hardship by helping provide firewood for the winter heating season. Valley County experiences long and often severe winter conditions and many residents rely on wood heat as a primary source of warmth during the colder months. For elderly individuals those with physical limitations or families facing financial hardship obtaining cutting hauling and stacking sufficient firewood can be difficult or financially burdensome. The Chop with a Cop program was created to help address this need while strengthening positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Through this program Sheriffs Office personnel volunteers community members and partnering organizations work together to cut split transport and deliver firewood to qualifying residents throughout the county. In many cases volunteers also assist with stacking wood and preparing homes for winter weather conditions. The program not only provides practical support and winter heating assistance but also creates opportunities for meaningful interaction trust-building and community engagement between first responders and local residents.
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 October 13, 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 January 2025.
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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