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United States Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc

EIN 76-0485830 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 33% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 58 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION. PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND FINANCIAL AID TO FAMILIES OF SLAIN OFFICERS.

Income
$15.7 million
Spending
$15.3 million
Spent on programs
33%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$234,400, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    33% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 58 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $3.9 million spent. OFFICER BENEFITS AND AWARENESS - TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT, AS WELL AS PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL GROUPS TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS IN CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION BETWEEN COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS AND ENCOURAGING CITIZEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, ALL EXPENSES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC AID TO THE FAMILIES OF OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
  2. $640,796 spent. GRANTS FOR EQUIPMENT - TO PROVIDE NEEDED LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT, FREE OF CHARGE, TO UNDER-FUNDED COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL AND CORPORATE PUBLIC.
  3. $545,776 spent. EDUCATION AND TRAINING - TO EDUCATION AND TRAIN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE USE OF LETHAL FORCE, REALISTIC IMPACT WEAPONS DEFENSE, AND GROUND CONFRONTATION MANAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION HELD 33 TRAINING COURSES AND TRAINED ABOUT 359 OFFICERS FROM 108 DIFFERENT AGENCIES IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 February 2001.

    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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