Lake County Sheriffs Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ASSIST LAKE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, EMPLOYEES, AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPORT.
- Income
- $27,176
- Spending
- $24,487
- Reserves
- 41.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 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 (3)
- $14,564 spent. Law Enforcement Awards and Appreciation Event - The Foundation organized and funded an annual employee recognition and appreciation event for law enforcement personnel and their families throughout Lake County. The event recognized outstanding service and dedication by local officers and promoted morale, retention, and support within the law enforcement community.
- $2,400 spent. Law Enforcement Family Night Event - The Foundation organized and funded a family support and community-building event for law enforcement personnel and their families within Lake County. The program promoted connection, peer support, and family wellbeing among local law enforcement families.
- $4,881 spent. Woman Leaders in Law Enforcement Conference - The Foundation paid for expenses for three female law enforcement officers to attend a professional leadership and training conference focused on women in law enforcement. Participating officers were expected to share training and leadership insights with local agencies and personnel upon their return, further supporting professional development within the county law enforcement community.
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 February 2024.
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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