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Los Angeles Sheriffs Foundation

EIN 85-2023078 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHOSE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (LASD) THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, DEPUTY WELLNESS AND SAFETY, EQUIPMENT, STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER VITALLY NEEDED RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$574,298
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
39.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 203% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
  1. $197,195 spent. THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION COMMUNICATED WITH CHIEF GERARDO OF THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND VARIOUS OTHER LASD DEPUTIES REGARDING OBTAINING WILDFIRE DUTY BAGS AFTER THE DEVASTATING JANUARY 7, 2025 FIRES. THESE FIRE SAFETEY BAGS INCLUDE FIRE RETARDANT JACKETS, FIRE RELIEF EQUIPMENT, AND PROTECTIVE MATERIALS. THE FIRE SAFETY BAGS WERE DEPLOYED TO VARIOUS STATIONS PREDOMINANTLY IN FIRE ZONE AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
  2. $51,631 spent. THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CREATED A WELLNESS ROOM FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES WHO FACE THE CHALLENGE OF WORKING EXTENDED MANDATORY OVERTIME AND HAVE A HEAVY WORKLOAD. THE WELLNESS CENTER PROMOTES WELL BEING AND A MORE SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $47,964 spent. THE LOS ANGELES SHERRIF'S FOUNDATION COMMUNICATED WITH ASSISTANT SHERIFF GERARDO AND OTHER LASD DEPUTIES AND RECEIVED THE REQUEST FOR THE PUCHASE OF A 5 ROOM RECHARGING TRAILER TO HELP DEPUTIES WHO HAVE WORKED LONG HOURS IN EMERGENCY ZONES AND OTHER AREAS TO HAVE A PLACE TO RECHARGE, DECOMPRESS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE ONSITE FOR MANY HOURS.
  4. $269,614 spent. THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MERMORIAL THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN DC, MAY 2026. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HELD SEVERAL HERITAGE EVENTS, TRAINING EVENTS, AND WOMEN'S HISTORY EVENTS, TO NAME A FEW.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 September 2020.

    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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