Sheriffs Toy Project
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What it says it does
The Sheriff's Toy Project functions as a charitable arm of the Sacramento Sheriff's Department wherein participants of the Sheriff's Work Project spend their court ordered jail sentence making toys and refurbishing donated bicycles. Through partnerships with organizations such as YES (Youth Education Sports) and the Salvation Army, we distribute toys, bicycles and other items to children in need throughout the Sacramento region, including donations to the Mustard Seed School, a school for homeless children. The Sheriff's Toy Project also serves as a local outreach program between the Sacramento County Sheriff department and our community and provides significant relief to an overcrowded jail system, which also reduces cost for the citizens of Sacramento County.
- Income
- $85,092
- Spending
- $80,249
- Reserves
- 41 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ 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. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 41.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (1)
- $71,935 spent. The Sheriff's Toy Project continued its mission in 2025 to provide hope, support, and holiday assistance to underserved families throughout our community. Beyond measurable numbers, the greatest achievement remains the compassion and generosity shared between community members, volunteers, donors, and the families we serve. Thousands of parents experienced the joy and relief of being able to provide Christmas gifts for their children, while countless residents and local businesses contributed selflessly through toy drives, volunteer service, and financial donations to support our efforts.During the 2025 holiday season, Sheriff's Toy Project served more than 1,000 families and provided Christmas assistance to over 3,300 children. A total of 17,172 toys were distributed, along with 27 new bicycles, 75 turkeys, and holiday food boxes for families in need.Sheriff's Toy Project also extended support to hospitalized children and families facing serious medical challenges. In partnership with UC Davis and Shriners Children's Hospitals, 200 holiday stockings were donated to brighten the season for pediatric patients. The organization additionally assisted seven UC Davis pediatric cancer patients and their families with holiday gifts and essential support items. This year, volunteers made two special home deliveries to UC Davis pediatric patients during their final Christmas season, providing comfort and compassion to both the children and their families.To ensure assistance reaches truly deserving families, Sheriff's Toy Project partners with 11 qualifying agencies and organizations. These partnerships include five local schools, the UC Davis Cancer Center, four divisions of the Sheriff's Department, Sacramento Probation, and the H.O.T. Team.In addition to holiday programs, Toy Project volunteers participated in 46 community events and charitable efforts throughout the year. Through woodworking and restoration projects, volunteers created and donated handcrafted items to support local fundraising and charitable organizations serving similar populations and demographics. Contributions included:12 handcrafted Adirondack chair and table sets2 restoration projects, including the Stasyuk Bench and Mitchell Memorial2 Academy support projects, including a Mobile Wall and Saw Horses1 refinishing project for Work Release benches4 property warehouse gun storage shelvesThe annual Sacramento Santa Parade float30 IPSSA retro candy dispensers60 handcrafted holiday ornaments12 charcuterie boards and baskets donated for charitable raffles and fundraising eventsAnother unique community service provided by Sheriff's Toy Project is the refurbishment and redistribution of bicycles for youth and adults in need. During 2025, the organization donated:105 refurbished bicycles to the Rancho Cordova Bike Rodeo87 bicycles to the San Juan Unified School District143 adult bicycles to Sacramento Probation, Kinney High School, and Bike KitchenThrough volunteerism, partnerships, charitable giving, and community collaboration, Sheriff's Toy Project continues to strengthen families, support vulnerable children, and improve the lives of residents throughout Sacramento County.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 August 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of June 30, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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