Nonprofit · EIN 51-0195259
TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · LEBANON, TN 37087
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,428,596 | $2,970,040 | $458,556 | $6,097,753 | $336,318 | $5,761,435 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,390,707 | $2,831,698 | $559,009 | $5,517,258 | $357,707 | $5,159,551 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,200,327 | $2,850,124 | $350,203 | $5,177,166 | $331,832 | $4,845,334 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $2,213,282 | $1,859,948 | $353,334 | $4,845,696 | $181,577 | $4,664,119 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,233,124
- of which government grants
- $1,684,055
- Membership dues
- $911,310
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $195,472
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $61,866
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $649,214
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $700,693
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $118,683
- Depreciation
- $26,403
- Program services (functional)
- $2,407,689
- Management and general (functional)
- $562,351
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,159,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,097,753
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $336,318
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,761,435
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $333,892
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,761,435
- Gross receipts
- $3,428,596
- Employees
- 18
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BLEDSOE | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $148,000 |
| GARY CORDELL | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $109,033 |
| DUSTIN WEATHERFORD | MANAGER OF OPERATIONS & SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $78,079 |
| AMANDA CARLETON | ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $58,505 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUSTIN WEATHERFORD | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| AMANDA CARLETON | ASSISTANT I Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| JEFF BLEDSOE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| GARY CORDELL | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BENNETT | ASSISTANT I Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| AMANDA CARLETON | ASSISTANT I Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| DUSTIN WEATHERFORD | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| JEFF BLEDSOE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| GARY CORDELL | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUSTIN WEATHERFORD | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| LISA BENNETT | ASSISTANT I Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| JEFF BLEDSOE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| GARY CORDELL | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 145 S COLLEGE ST, LEBANON, TN 37087-3641
- In care of
- % MIKE VAN DYKE
- Signed the 990
- MIKE VAN DYKE, INTERIM EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 547-0277
- Return prepared by
- L SHAWN FRANCISCO EA
Mission
THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES OF TENNESSEE SHERIFFS, & ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY ACROSS THE STATE. TSA WORKS TO IMPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, PROMOTE ETHICAL STANDARDS & PROVIDE TRAINING.
Program accomplishments
- TNSAVIN -STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATION. TNSAVIN IS A STATEWIDE VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF CRIME VICTIMS & THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING TIMELY & RELIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CUSTODY STATUS OF OFFENDERS HOUSED IN COUNTY JAILS. THROUGH THE SAVIN SYSTEM, VICTIMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS & CONCERNED CITIZENS MAY REGISTER TO RECEIVE AUTOMATED NOTIFICATIONS WHEN AN OFFENDERS CUSTODY STATUS CHANGES, INCLUDING RELEASE, TRANSFER, OR ESCAPE. THE PROGRAM IMPROVES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DETENTION FACILITIES & VICTIMS OF CRIME & PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS VICTIMS PROTECTION & AWARENESS ACROSS TN. THE SAVIN SYSTEMS OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TN DEPT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION & THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS & UTILIZES A CONTRACTED TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER NOTIFICATION SERVICES.Expenses $1,412,749 · revenue $1,412,749
- THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION (TSA) PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOF SHERIFFS, DEPUTIES, JAIL ADMINISTRATORS & OTHER PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY TN SHERIFFS OFFICES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, LEADERSHIP & COMPLIANCE WITH EVOLVING LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. TRAINING PROGRAMS ADDRESS AREAS SUCH AS JAIL OPERATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP, LEGAL UPDATES, PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY & EMERGING ISSUES AFFECTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. TSA CONDUCTS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW SHERIFFS & THEIR STAFF TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES & MAINTAIN CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF LAWS, PROCEDURES & TECHNOLOGIES AFFECTING LAW ENFORECEMENT OPERATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SERVING IN ALL 95 COUNTIES OF TN.Expenses $994,940 · revenue $994,940
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0195259
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,097,753
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,428,596
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,428,596 | $2,970,040 | $6,097,753 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,390,707 | $2,831,698 | $5,517,258 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,200,327 | $2,850,124 | $5,177,166 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,213,282 | $1,859,948 | $4,845,696 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 51-0195259).
Questions about TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC is 51-0195259.
- Is TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC 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 TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,000 (JEFF BLEDSOE, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does TENNESSEE SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,428,596, expenses of $2,970,040 and total assets of $6,097,753 at year end.
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