Wapello Co Sheriffs Reserves Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE WAPELLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AS WELL AS AUGMENT THE DUTIES OF THE DEPUTIES OF WAPELLO COUNTY.
- Income
- $71,509
- Spending
- $58,322
- Reserves
- 18.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Highest pay
- $11,595, treasurer
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)
- $35,236 spent. WAPELLO COUNTY SHERRIFF'S RESERVES SEEKS TO PROMOTE GOODWILL IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHOP WITH A COP, RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND DRUG ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FINGERPRINT SERVICES FOR PARENT'S PERMANENT RECORDS.
- $17,566 spent. WAPELLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S RESERVES AUGMENTS THE DUTIES OF THE DEPUTIES OF WAPELLO COUNTY THROUGH PATROL SERVICES, TRANSPORTING PRISONERS, AND ASSISTING WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS. MEMBERS ARE CERTIFIED IN CPR, FIRST AID, AND ARE MANDATORY REPORTERS OF CHILD AND SPOUSAL ABUSE. THESE SERVICES ARE ALL PROVIDED BY VOLUNTARY MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS NEEDED.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1979.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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