Suffolk County Sheriffs Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO FOSTER PUBLIC RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN GENERAL AND SPECIFICALLY THE ROLE OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ON CRIME PREVENTION, DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS.
- Income
- $108,509
- Spending
- $46,865
- Reserves
- 21.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- $7,546 spent. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCETHE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR FOR A MULTI DAY CONFERENCE WHERE CURRENT CONCEPTS IN EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ADDRESSING YOUTH RELATED ISSUES ARE PRESENTED BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXECUTIVES. THE TARGET AUDIENCE INCLUDES LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL WHO HAVE PRIMARY CONTACT WITH STUDENTS AND JUDICIALLY CONTACTED YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOSTERS COLLABORATION BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITY.
- $17,898 spent. WELLNESS CONFERENCETHE WELLNESS CONFERENCE IS A CONFERENCE WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS HEAR SPEAKERS DISCUSS UNIQUE STRESSORS THAT AFFECT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS. SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING THIS CONFERENCE INCLUDE: TRAUMA AND THE STAGES OF TRAUMA WITHIN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY, STRESS MANAGEMENT, UNDERSTANDING RISK TO DEVELOP RESILIENCY, LEADERSHIP, BURNOUT PREVENTION, THE STRESS RESPONSE SYSTEM AND HOW TO DEVELOP PLANS TO COPE WITH STRESSORS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER.
- $4,642 spent. PROJECT LIFESAVERPROJECT LIFESAVER IS A RAPID-RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT AIDS RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WANDER BECAUSE OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS. THE PROGRAM COMBINES TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIALLY TRAINED SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES TO LOCATE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE WANDERED AWAY FROM THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES OR LOVED ONES. PROJECT LIFESAVER CLIENTS WEAR A "WATCH-TYPE" WRISTBAND TRANSMITTER (WORN ON THE WRIST, ANKLE, OR AS A NECKLACE), WHICH EMITS A TRACKING SIGNAL. WHEN A CAREGIVER CALLS THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROJECT LIFESAVER LINE TO REPORT THAT A CLIENT HAS WANDERED, A SPECIALLY TRAINED SEARCH TEAM RESPONDS TO THE WANDERER'S AREA AND, WHILE ENROUTE, ACTIVATES THEIR VEHICLE'S MOBILE LOCATOR TRACKING SYSTEM. A HAND-HELD UNIT IS USED TO SEARCH FOR CLIENTS IN AREAS INACCESSIBLE BY VEHICLES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 February 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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