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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
filing since
2020
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 · 6

what they do

direct service · 3
  • Annual Shooting Event and Training Firearms Training & Skill Development
    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.
  • Human Trafficking Summit Organization Human Trafficking Prevention Education
    Organizes and hosts the AZ Human Trafficking Summit, a multi-day event with daily sessions focused on combating human trafficking.
  • Law Enforcement Training Events Firearms Training & Skill Development
    Organizes and hosts training events for law enforcement, such as the Graham County Shoot Out, at various police ranges.
advocacy · 1
  • Advocacy for Sheriffs' Interests First Responder Legislative Advocacy
    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.
capacity building · 2
  • Emergency Preparedness Program Implementation Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations
    Adopts and promotes the Ready Set Go! program to enhance emergency preparedness and community resilience within Arizona counties.
  • Sheriff's Office Employee Recognition Annual Cultural and Civic Merit Awards
    Establishes and hosts an annual Merit Awards Banquet to recognize and honor sheriff's office employees across Arizona for excellent service, integrity, and innovation.
strategies · 5

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Community Engagement and Relationship Building through Experiential Events relationship-building_through_experiential_events unique to this org
    The organization facilitates direct interaction and strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the community, including elected sheriffs and their staff, through outreach initiatives and networking events.
  • Community-Based Emergency Preparedness emergency_preparedness_program unique to this org
    The organization implements community-based programs like "Ready Set Go!" to enhance coordination between law enforcement and residents, thereby improving preparedness and response to disasters.
  • Law Enforcement Training and Skill Development through Competition training_through_competition unique to this org
    The organization utilizes training events, including shooting competitions, to develop and enhance the skills of law enforcement personnel, fostering professional growth and operational readiness.
  • Professional Development and Collaboration through Training Summits training_summit unique to this org
    The organization hosts training summits to educate law enforcement professionals and foster collaboration, particularly on complex issues like human trafficking, to build capacity and improve response strategies.
  • Unified Advocacy and Representation unified_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization serves as a single, cohesive voice for county sheriffs, advocating on their behalf regarding law enforcement and public safety issues to ensure their collective interests are represented.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

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.