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Fulton County Sheriffs Foundation Inc

EIN 92-0754389 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF FOUNDATION OPERATES AS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ENTITY, FOSTERING ALLIANCES TO FURNISH RESOURCES AND INITIATIVES AIDING THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN ITS PEAK PERFORMANCE. OUR FOCUS EXTENDS BEYOND ENFORCING LAW, ENCOMPASSING THE BETTERMENT OF COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. WITH OUR MISSION "SAFER COMMUNITIES: ENHANCING LIVES," WE COMMIT TO ELEVATING BOTH SAFETY AND RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE IN FULTON COUNTY. WE AIM TO EQUIP, EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE FOSTERING CONNECTIONS THAT GO BEYOND GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES.

Income
$122,550
Spending
$71,818
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 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 41% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • 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, 2023, 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. $53,298 spent. FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANNUAL BACK-2-SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY POLICING AND FOSTER A MUTUALLY RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FULTON COUNTY DEPUTIES AND CITIZENS.JUNIOR DEPUTY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY -- A WEEK OF LEADERSHIP CLASSES, TEAM BUILDING, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
  2. LESS CRIMES ACT DEPARTMENT SUPPORT - COMMENDATION, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2025 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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