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Arizona Sheriffs Association

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 820967523 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · azsheriffs.org
revenue
$50K
expenses
$73K
net assets
$28K
employees
mission · from form 990

Improvement of county sheriff's offices in the state of Arizona and to provide an organization toprovide a permanent voice for sheriffs in the state.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Sheriffs' Association is an organization of elected county sheriffs in Arizona. It serves as a unified voice for law enforcement and public safety, focusing on maintaining public trust, ethical administration, and professional use of constitutional powers. The association also provides training and hosts events for its members and the community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

AZ Human Trafficking Summit
A training event focused on human trafficking, held in Mesa, AZ.
Graham County Shoot Out
A training event involving shooting activities, held at the Safford Police Range.
I Shot (with) the Sheriff
An invitation-only event at Gunsite in Yavapai County providing interaction with Arizona sheriffs and senior command staff through various shooting styles and a BBQ lunch.
Merit Awards Banquet
An annual event recognizing sheriff's office employees for excellent service, integrity, and innovation in various categories.
Ready Set Go! Program
A program adopted by Arizona Sheriffs, details not specified beyond adoption.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Sheriffs' Interests
      Represents the interests of elected county sheriffs, advocating for ethical administration and professional use of constitutional authority, and taking public stances on ballot initiatives and immigration policies.
    • Advocacy for Sheriffs' Interests
      Represents the interests of elected county sheriffs, advocating for ethical administration and professional use of constitutional authority, and taking public stances on ballot initiatives and immigration enforcement.
  • Member Recognition Awards 2 activities
    • Annual Merit Awards Banquet
      Establishes and hosts an annual Merit Awards Banquet to recognize and honor sheriff's office employees across Arizona for excellent service, integrity, and innovation.
    • Sheriff's Office Employee Recognition
      Establishes and hosts an annual Merit Awards Banquet to recognize and honor sheriff's office employees across Arizona for excellent service, integrity, and innovation.
  • Human Trafficking Awareness & Training 2 activities
    • Human Trafficking Summit
      Organizes and hosts the AZ Human Trafficking Summit, a multi-day event with daily sessions focused on combating human trafficking.
    • Human Trafficking Summit Organization
      Organizes and hosts the AZ Human Trafficking Summit, a multi-day event with daily sessions focused on combating human trafficking.
  • Community Safety Education Programs 1 activity
    • Emergency Preparedness Program Implementation
      Adopts and promotes the Ready Set Go! program to enhance emergency preparedness and community resilience within Arizona counties.
  • Firearms Training & Safety Instruction 1 activity
    • Law Enforcement Training Events
      Organizes and hosts training events for law enforcement, such as the Graham County Shoot Out, at various police ranges.
  • Volunteer Law Enforcement Support Patrols 1 activity
    • Sheriff's Office Operations Support
      Supports and coordinates various law enforcement and public safety functions typically performed by county sheriffs, including providing law enforcement in unincorporated areas, managing county jails, serving court orders, collecting delinquent taxes, coordinating search and rescue, and inter-agency coordination.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Annual Shooting Event and Training
      Hosts an annual invitation-only shooting event at Gunsite in Yavapai County, offering hands-on firearm instruction from certified instructors, prize competitions, and various shooting styles, and organizes the Graham County Shoot Out training event.
    • Annual Shooting Event and Training
      Hosts an annual invitation-only shooting event at Gunsite in Yavapai County, providing hands-on firearm instruction from certified instructors, prize competitions, and a BBQ lunch, featuring various shooting styles.
    • Emergency Preparedness Program
      Adopts and promotes the "Ready Set Go!" program to enhance emergency preparedness and build community resilience.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$15K30%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$73K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$28K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -42.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Jennifer Marson — Director
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Axon Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Merit Awards Banquet.
  • Board of Supervisors Government — Approves the sheriff's office budget
  • Graham County Partner — Co-hosts the Graham County Shoot Out training event with the Arizona Sheriffs Association.
  • Gunsite Partner — Hosts the annual "I Shot (with) the Sheriff" event at its facility in Yavapai County.
  • Heal the Heros Partner — Expressed support for Heal the Heros, an organization providing mental health and wellness resources for first responders.
  • Heritage Health Solutions Partner — Sponsor of the Healthcare Professional of the Year award at the Merit Awards Banquet.
  • Mesa Convention Center Partner — Hosts the AZ Human Trafficking Summit at its facility.
  • Mutualink Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Merit Awards Banquet.
  • National Sheriffs’ Association Partner — Professional association dedicated to serving the Office of Sheriff and its affiliates through law enforcement education and training, and through the provision of general law enforcement informational resources.
  • Safford Police Range Partner — Hosts training events for the Arizona Sheriffs Association
  • Southwestern Border Sheriffs’ Coalition Partner — Helps Sheriffs west of the Mississippi River navigate unique situations and offers partnership and a collaborative alliance to protect and strengthen the elected office of Sheriff.
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Government — Publicly supported ICE operations and collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
  • Western States Sheriffs’ Association Partner — Helps Sheriffs west of the Mississippi River navigate unique situations and offers partnership and a collaborative alliance to protect and strengthen the elected office of Sheriff.
  • Wexford Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Merit Awards Banquet.