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The Sheriffs Relief Foundation

EIN 95-3779314 · Whittier, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS (1)THE PEACE OFFICERS' MUSEUM & MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PUBLIC SERVICE & SACRIFICES MADE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, (2)DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS & (3)OLYMPIC STYLE ATHLETIC EVENTS PUT ON BY DEPUTY SHERIFFS.

Income
$380,560
Spending
$438,724
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
47 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
23
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$237,040, general manager

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

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $247,243 spent. SUPPORT FOR SHERIFF'S MUSEUM & MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SERVICE & SACRIFICE MADE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. ASSISTANCE FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOGNITION EVENTS. SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF THE DECEASED. ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS IN L.A. COUNTY.
  2. $179,193 spent. SUPPORT FOR CRIME PREVENTION, VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND PROGRAMS FOR DRUG EDUCATION. SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF THE DECEASED AND INJURED OR ILL PERSONNEL.
  3. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ATHLETIC EVENTS PUT ON BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO PROMOTE INTERACTION AMONG THE PUBLIC AND DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY.

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 2024.

    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 March 1997.

    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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