Sierra Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide Care, Comfort and Hope to first responders and those experiencing a tragedy or tragic event.
- Income
- $89,911
- Spending
- $119,017
- Reserves
- 16.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Highest pay
- $78,120, former ex dir
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
Good: 73 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.
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 (1)
- $119,017 spent. Serving First Responders and citizens in the City of Folsom, El Dorado County and Amador County who are dealing with emotional and spiritual trauma by deploying trained Chaplains equipped to provide compassion, information, practical assistance, and safety in time of crisis. This program services the needs of all law enforcement individuals who work in the service areas. It is an ecumenical ministry that responds to the needs of victims, and officers regardless of religion, belief, denominational background, or lack thereof.It responds to the needs the sworn personnel serving in law enforcement, as well as the needs of crime victims, auto fatalities, emergency medical services, suicide victims and other cases. The program has been able to acquire pastors who serve churches in the area to provide a corp. of Reserve Chaplains who respond to these diverse needs and assist the Senior Chaplain when he is not available.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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