NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 561079943 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

RALEIGH, NC

Total Revenue
$7,721,693
Total Expenses
$6,883,395
Total Assets
$10,506,566
Net Assets
$9,087,736
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
EDMOND W CALDWELL JR
Phone
9197437433
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $6.9M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION IS TO SERVE AS THE STATEWIDE VOICE TO PROTECT, PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,864,699 Revenue: $892,364

TRAINING, EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP - THE ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED AND REFINED A PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR THEIR OFFICES THAT IS A NATIONAL MODEL. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES A...

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TRAINING, EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP - THE ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED AND REFINED A PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR THEIR OFFICES THAT IS A NATIONAL MODEL. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT GIVES DESERVING STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,523,789 Revenue: $3,871,340

DIRECT SHERIFFS' SUPPORT - PROVIDES A CENTRAL INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE SHERIFFS' OFFICES. SUPPORTS TRAINING AND STANDARDS FOR THE SHERIFFS' OFFICES. ACTS AS A STATEWIDE VOICE FOR THE...

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DIRECT SHERIFFS' SUPPORT - PROVIDES A CENTRAL INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE SHERIFFS' OFFICES. SUPPORTS TRAINING AND STANDARDS FOR THE SHERIFFS' OFFICES. ACTS AS A STATEWIDE VOICE FOR THE SHERIFFS. MAINTAINS A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION, AS WELL AS SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATIONS IN OTHER STATES, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Program 3
Expenses: $336,727

LEGISLATIVE MONITORING AND ACTIVITIES - MONITORS ACTIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE COURTS THAT AFFECT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. ACTS AS AN ADVOCATE...

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LEGISLATIVE MONITORING AND ACTIVITIES - MONITORS ACTIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE COURTS THAT AFFECT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. ACTS AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE INTEREST OF THE SHERIFFS' OFFICES. WORKS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO COORDINATE PROGRAMS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,506,592
Program Service Revenue $4,686,403
Investment Income $394,439
Other Revenue $134,259
TOTAL REVENUE $7,721,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,000
Salaries & Benefits $3,532,351
Fundraising Expenses $1,059,873
Program Expenses $5,447,184
Other Expenses $3,334,044
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,883,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $7,721,693 $7,328,076 +0.1%
Expenses $6,883,395 $6,375,270 +0.1%
Net Income $838,298 $952,806 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
32
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
2
$797,225
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERIFF RICKY BUCHANAN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF CLEVELAND ATKINSON JR FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF JEFF CRISCO SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF CHIP HUGHES THIRD VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF JOEY LEMONS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF VAN SHAW TRESURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF MIKE ROBERSON CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF STEVE BIZZELL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF SAM PAGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF ASA B BUCK III EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF ED MCMAHON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF CHARLES BLACKWOOD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF DARREN CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDMOND W CALDWELL JR EXEC VP/GEN COUNSEL 72.00
Key Emp
$504,878 $49,418 $554,296
LAUREN T EARNHARDT DEP. EXEC. VICE PRES 55.00
Key Emp
$221,339 $21,590 $242,929
MATTHEW L BOYATT DEP. GEN COUNSEL 50.00
Highest
$202,678 $20,857 $223,535
JASON D BENNETT DIR. BUS. DEV. 45.00
Highest
$195,811 $20,097 $215,908
MARIE H EVITT GOV. REL. COUNSEL 45.00
Highest
$161,739 $18,614 $180,353
JARRETT MCGOWAN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$115,691 $15,838 $131,529
KATHRYN CRAIG DIR. OF ADMINISTRATION 40.00
Highest
$108,988 $15,366 $124,354
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,721,693 $6,883,395 $10,506,566 $838,298
2024 $7,328,076 $6,375,270 $8,819,434 $952,806
2023 $6,753,823 $6,723,744 $7,549,056 $30,079
2022 $6,172,040 $6,367,165 $10,147,257 $-195,125
2021 $6,394,624 $5,181,421 $8,193,247 $1,213,203
2020 $5,469,102 $4,594,995 $6,884,395 $874,107
2019 $5,386,049 $4,817,702 $5,688,850 $568,347
2018 $4,893,814 $4,529,616 $4,809,121 $364,198
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