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Tennessee Sheriffs Association Inc

EIN 51-0195259 · Lebanon, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES OF TENNESSEE SHERIFFS, & ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY ACROSS THE STATE. TSA WORKS TO IMPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, PROMOTE ETHICAL STANDARDS & PROVIDE TRAINING.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
18
Highest pay
$148,000, interim executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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 (2)
  1. $1.4 million spent. TNSAVIN -STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATION. TNSAVIN IS A STATEWIDE VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF CRIME VICTIMS & THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING TIMELY & RELIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CUSTODY STATUS OF OFFENDERS HOUSED IN COUNTY JAILS. THROUGH THE SAVIN SYSTEM, VICTIMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS & CONCERNED CITIZENS MAY REGISTER TO RECEIVE AUTOMATED NOTIFICATIONS WHEN AN OFFENDERS CUSTODY STATUS CHANGES, INCLUDING RELEASE, TRANSFER, OR ESCAPE. THE PROGRAM IMPROVES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DETENTION FACILITIES & VICTIMS OF CRIME & PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS VICTIMS PROTECTION & AWARENESS ACROSS TN. THE SAVIN SYSTEMS OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TN DEPT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION & THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS & UTILIZES A CONTRACTED TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER NOTIFICATION SERVICES.
  2. $994,940 spent. THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION (TSA) PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOF SHERIFFS, DEPUTIES, JAIL ADMINISTRATORS & OTHER PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY TN SHERIFFS OFFICES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, LEADERSHIP & COMPLIANCE WITH EVOLVING LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. TRAINING PROGRAMS ADDRESS AREAS SUCH AS JAIL OPERATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP, LEGAL UPDATES, PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY & EMERGING ISSUES AFFECTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. TSA CONDUCTS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW SHERIFFS & THEIR STAFF TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES & MAINTAIN CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF LAWS, PROCEDURES & TECHNOLOGIES AFFECTING LAW ENFORECEMENT OPERATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SERVING IN ALL 95 COUNTIES OF TN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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