Florida Sheriffs Association
Florida Sheriffs Association reported $18.9 million in revenue and $14.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.40 went to program services, $5.24 to management and general costs and $7.36 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 67.8% of the total. Government grants made up 15.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $276,155 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/28/25)). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 80% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $15MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.4% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.23 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 25.5% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 15.1% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 67.8% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $276,155 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.85% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 26.9 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseMembership - general services provided to the members of the fl Sheriffs Association
Training programs - the Florida Sheriffs Association provides a variety of management and technical training programs across the state for its members and other members of the law enforcement community. Training courses offer expertise in leadership, human resource/risk management, administrative management and other law-enforcement- and corrections-oriented areas of need for both certified and non-certified personnel. Fsa training programs are available both in person, at our annual conferences, and throughout the state and at our training facilities in tallahassee, as well as online.…
Law enforcement agency direct supportthe Florida Sheriffs Association provides direct support to the sheriffs of the state of florida by providing grants for equipment, bullet proof vests, and assets necessary to become accredited law enforcement agencies, and training. In addition, the association provides indirect support by assisting with recruitment efforts and solving crimes through its various programs
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/28/25) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $250,780 | $0 | $25,375 | $276,155 |
| DEPUTY EX DIR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $196,127 | $0 | $27,163 | $223,290 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $194,359 | $0 | $21,295 | $215,654 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $144,154 | $0 | $14,768 | $158,922 |
| DEPUTY EX DIR OP Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $127,361 | $0 | $19,825 | $147,186 |
| DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND DONOR RELATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,973 | $0 | $12,549 | $134,522 |
| DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS & EVENTS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,382 | $0 | $12,090 | $129,472 |
| DIRECTOR OF HR AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $106,122 | $0 | $17,843 | $123,965 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Florida Sheriffs Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b17 · 17 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 543
- Volunteers Part I, line 621
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| C C & COMPANY Membership acquisition services | $639,929 |
| ALLEN NORTON & BLUE PA Legal retainer and training | $309,107 |
| DME DELIVERS Fulfillment services | $236,791 |
| THE SOUTHERN GROUP OF FLORIDA INC Lobbying services | $204,790 |
| INSPIRED TECHNOLOGIES OF NORTH FLORIDA It support and subscriptions | $188,157 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 13 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
70 private foundations reported grants to Florida Sheriffs Association totaling $26,840 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Florida Sheriffs Association's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Florida Sheriffs Association reported that 87.4% of its $14.9 million in expenses went to program services, 5.2% to management and general and 7.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Florida Sheriffs Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Florida Sheriffs Association reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $276,155, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/28/25) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Florida Sheriffs Association get its money?
Of $18.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 25.5% came from contributions and grants (including 15.1% from government grants) and 67.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Florida Sheriffs Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-0708112 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202611969349303206 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202541959349301309 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202421979349302662 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202302209349300945 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202242279349302969 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202122299349301302 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-0708112: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.