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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3637451

KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

Financials

$60K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$59,672$25,454$34,218$477,057$0$477,057
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$18,930
Membership dues
$24,556
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$16,186
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,138
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$2,516
Other expenses
$800
Program services (functional)
$22,139

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$442,839
Total assets, end of year
$477,057
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$477,057
Cash, savings and investments
$477,057
Gross receipts
$59,672

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Walter Grey SteedPresident1$0
Tim MillerVicepresident1$0
Gary PriceTreasurer1$0
J E HenrySecretary1$0
Alvin NanceDirector1$0
Avice ReidDirector1$0
Ben BentleyDirector1$0
Bob GilbertsonDirector1$0
Charlie DanielDirector1$0
George KershawDirector1$0
Lysette AvilesDirector1$0
Norman MajorsDirector1$0
Robyn AskewDirector1$0
Stan SharpDirector1$0
Sterling Owen IVDirector1$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Steve GoliherDirector1$0
Tom SpanglerDirector1$0
Paul NoelDirector1$0
Sean PattersonDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 501, KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0501
In care of
% STERLING OWEN IV
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 501, Knoxville TN 37901
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Sterling Owen IV, PO Box 501, Knoxville TN 37901
Signed the 990-EZ
Gary Price, Treasurer
Phone
(865) 521-6714

Mission

Support public safety professionals and their families in catastrophic event

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 10/31/25, Paid death benefit to Angela Gwathney, widow of Knoxville Police Officer, Gordon Gwathney, 1 person benefited
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • 5/6/25, Medical cost assistance for Hodgkiins Lymphoma treatment for daughter of Firefighter, Andrew Shockley, 3 p3ople benefited
    Expenses $4,505 · grants $4,505
  • 6/17/25, Travel/lodging asssistance for Knoxville Police Officer Brandon Angelini for medical treatment for family member, 3 people benefited
    Expenses $4,106 · grants $4,106
  • 9/9/25, Knox County Sheriff Deputy, Clayton Owens, assistance with rent, utilities, childcare costs, vehicle payments and insurance due to loss of income due to injury, 4 people benefitted
    Expenses $3,302 · grants $3,302
  • 12/10/25, Knoxville Firefighter, Michael Stair, assistance with medical costs due to daughter's medical emergency, 3 people benefited
    Expenses $2,419 · grants $2,419
  • 3/31/25, Knoxville Police Officer, Jason Boston, assistance paying mortgage, car payment and travel expenses related to son's mental health issues, 3 people benefited
    Expenses $2,065 · grants $2,065
  • 12/10/25, Knoxville Police Officer, Jeremy Maupin, paid cost of vehicle rental and cost of gas to retrieve deceased officer's body from N Dakota, 1 person benefited
    Expenses $742 · grants $742

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-3637451
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$477,057
Income (IRS master file)
$59,672

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$59,672$25,454$477,057XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Sterling Owen IV
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Sterling Owen IV
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sterling Owen IV
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Sterling Owen IV
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Grey Steed
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Grey Steed
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3637451).

Questions about KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION is 27-3637451.
Is KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Sterling Owen IV.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNOXVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,672, expenses of $25,454 and total assets of $477,057 at year end.

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