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SUN LAKES POSSE

SUN LAKES, AZ · EIN 860586980 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · sunlakesposse.com
revenue
$98K
expenses
$60K
net assets
$478K
employees
0
volunteers
25
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

THE SUN LAKES SHERRIFS POSSE SUPPORTS THE MARICOPA SHERIFFS OFFICE TO HELP KEEP THE LAW AND ORDER IN MARICOPA COUNTY.

profile · synthesized from sources

SUN LAKES POSSE is a volunteer organization affiliated with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office that supports community safety in Sun Lakes, Arizona. The group provides safety education to residents on desert hazards such as venomous wildlife and home security, and trains volunteers to assist law enforcement. Members undergo structured training programs and serve as additional eyes and ears for law enforcement in the community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Basic Posse Training
28-hour classroom training program covering posse fundamentals, constitutional law, and policy compliance; completion results in Basic Posse Member status
Desert Safety Education
Provides community information on identifying and responding to dangerous local wildlife including black widow spiders, bark scorpions, Gila monsters, and rattlesnakes
Home and Vehicle Safety Outreach
Educates residents on crime prevention strategies such as securing doors and windows, using timers when away, and protecting valuables in vehicles
Intermediate Training Level
Advanced training including traffic procedures, CPR/first aid, defensive tactics, and body-worn camera use; required for expanded community assistance and patrol support roles
Qualified Armed Posse (QAP)
Armed volunteer level requiring psychological and urinalysis screening, defensive tactics, prisoner transport training, and firearms academy; enables patrol assistance with law enforcement
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Community Fire Safety Education 4 activities
    • Community Engagement Events
      Hosts community events such as First Responder's / Open Houses featuring displays and demonstrations from various emergency services and law enforcement agencies.
    • Community Safety Education
      Provides educational information and safety guidance to community members on topics such as home and personal property protection, dangerous desert wildlife, and general risk awareness to help prevent victimization.
    • First Responder / Open House Events
      Hosts community open house events featuring displays and demonstrations from various first responder agencies, including fire departments and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (e.g., helicopter, K9 unit, SWAT).
    • First Responder's / Open House
      Hosts an annual First Responder's / Open House event featuring displays and demonstrations from various emergency services, including fire trucks, prevention and rescue units, and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
  • Blood Donation Drives Coordination 3 activities
    • Blood Drives
      Organizes and hosts blood drives for the American Red Cross, collecting dozens of units of blood from community donors at each event.
    • Blood Drives
      Hosts regular American Red Cross Blood Drives, collecting dozens of units of blood from donors at each event.
    • Blood Drives
      Hosts regular Red Cross Blood Drives, collecting dozens of units of blood from donors at each event to support the American Red Cross.
  • Prescription Drug Disposal Programs 3 activities
    • Community Shred and Drug Take-Back Events
      Hosts semi-annual events for the community to safely shred documents and dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs, collecting thousands of pounds of paper and numerous boxes/bags of drugs at each event.
    • Community Shred and Drug Take-Back Events
      Hosts semi-annual events for the community to safely shred documents and dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs, collecting thousands of pounds of paper and numerous boxes of drugs at each event.
    • Community Shred and Drug Take-Back Events
      Hosts semi-annual events for the community to safely dispose of documents for shredding and unused or expired prescription drugs. These events have collected thousands of pounds of paper and numerous boxes/bags of drugs from hundreds of cars.
  • Durable Medical Equipment Lending 3 activities
    • Medical Equipment Loan Program
      Operates a program that provides free access to cleaned and repaired donated medical equipment for Sun Lakes residents, with an initial loan period of 90 days and possible extensions. In 2006, over 3,000 items were distributed.
    • Medical Equipment Loan Program
      Loans cleaned and repaired donated medical equipment free of charge to Sun Lakes residents for an initial period of 90 days, with possible extensions. In 2006, over 3,000 items were distributed.
    • Medical Equipment Loan Program
      Operates a program that provides free, cleaned, and repaired donated medical equipment to Sun Lakes residents for an initial period of 90 days, with extensions possible on a case-by-case basis. In 2006, over 3,000 items were distributed.
  • Law Enforcement Equipment & K9 Procurement 3 activities
    • Support for Law Enforcement Operations
      Purchases and maintains essential equipment for law enforcement support, including marked patrol vehicles, emergency light bars, personal protection equipment, specialized communication devices, and navigational assistance devices to enhance emergency response.
    • Support for Law Enforcement Operations
      Purchases and maintains marked patrol vehicles, emergency equipment, specialized communications equipment, and navigational assistance devices to enhance public safety and law enforcement response times.
    • Support for Law Enforcement Operations
      Purchases and maintains essential equipment for law enforcement support, including marked patrol vehicles, emergency light bars, personal protection equipment, specialized communication devices, and navigational assistance devices to enhance emergency response times.
  • Veteran Information Dissemination 2 activities
    • Support for Veterans
      Shares information with community members about free and government-provided services available for veterans.
    • Veteran Services Information
      Shares information with community members about free and government-provided services available for veterans.
  • Hygiene and Essential Care Kits Distribution 1 activity
    • Donations to East Valley Men's Shelter
      Annually donates boots and socks to the East Valley Men's Shelter since 2017 to assist men in securing job interview opportunities.
  • Reserve Law Enforcement Training & Deployment 1 activity
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
      Recruits and trains volunteers to assist Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputies in public safety and law enforcement, requiring 28 hours of classroom training for "Basic Posse Member" status and offering progressive qualification levels.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support for Veterans
      Shares information about free and government-provided services available to veterans.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$98K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$478K
Cash$311K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$478K
Liquid reserves61.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • BILL SHEDD — BOARD MEMBER
  • CRAIG LLOYD — COMMANDER PRESIDENT
  • JAMES SCOTT — FINANCE OFFICER
  • KEN HINATSU — SECRETARY
  • KEVIN STEFFEE — TRAINING OFFICER
  • RAMON RUBIO — VICE COMMANDER
  • TOM BAUDER — EXECUTIVE OFFICER
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • AAA Partner — Recommends contacting AAA for roadside assistance as part of safety protocol when encountering a flat tire.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Partnered to host blood drives and collect blood donations.
  • American Red Cross Partner — The Sun Lakes Posse hosts Red Cross blood drives.
  • Bashas Partner — Donated cash and/or goods to the Sun Lakes Sheriff's Posse
  • First Regional Animal Hospital Partner — Provides emergency pet care services; referenced as a resource for pet owners suspecting animal bites.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Government — Non-emergency contact provided for community safety coordination.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Partner — Participated in the First Responder's / Open House with various units and equipment.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse Program Partner — Recruits volunteers to assist the Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse Program in public safety and law enforcement.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Government — Defines the Basic Posse Training course curriculum and contacts accepted applicants.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Government — Operates under the auspices of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
  • Red Cross Partner — Partnered to host blood drives.
  • Safeway Partner — Donated cash and/or goods to the Sun Lakes Sheriff's Posse
  • Sun Lakes Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with Sun Lakes Posse to transfer storage and management of donated medical equipment to the Posse's office in 1995.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - SunLakes AZ Post 8053 Partner — Lists VFW SunLakes AZ Post 8053 as a local resource for veterans.
  • law enforcement Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement by encouraging community members to report suspicious activity directly to them.