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Nonprofit · EIN 54-2121190

COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM

Tax-exempt · HEREFORD, AZ 85615

Financials

$126K$107K2023$101K$84K2024$86K$82K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$85,569$81,686$3,883$125,637$0$125,637
December 31, 2024990-EZ$101,236$83,753$17,483$121,754$0$121,754
December 31, 2023990-EZ$126,006$107,069$18,937$104,271$0$104,271
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$99,200
Investment income
$123
Net income from fundraising events
-$13,754

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$67,831
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,500
Other expenses
$11,355
Program services (functional)
$78,611

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$121,754
Total assets, end of year
$125,637
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$125,637
Cash, savings and investments
$125,637
Gross receipts
$145,094

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
ALAN WHEELERDIRECTOR10$0
MICHAEL DOMINYDIRECTOR10$0
JOHN BLACKPRESIDENT19$0
LINDA JONESTREASURER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALAN WHEELERDIRECTOR10$0
STEVE ZIEGLERDIRECTOR10$0
JOHN BLACKPRESIDENT19$0
LINDA JONESTREASURER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALAN WHEELERDIRECTOR10$0
STEVE ZIEGLERDIRECTOR10$0
JOHN BLACKPRESIDENT19$0
JAMES BEHNKETREASURER THROUGH MARCH 20236$0
LINDA JONESTREASURER AS OF APRIL 202310$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 994, HEREFORD, AZ 85615-0994
In care of
% JIM BEHNKE
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
PO Box 994, Hereford AZ 85615
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
John Black, PO Box 994, Hereford AZ 85615
Signed the 990-EZ
LINDA JONES, TREASURER
Phone
(520) 236-2264
Return prepared by
BEACHFLEISCHMAN PLLC

Mission

THE COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF ASSIST TEAM SUPPORTS CCSO WITH NON-LAW-ENFORCEMENT DUTIES, WHILE ASSISTING WITH CRIME DETERRENCE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF ASSIST TEAM (SAT) IS MADE UP OF TRAINED CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITH NON-LAW-ENFORCEMENT DUTIES. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER FORCE-MULTIPLIER COMBINING THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR MEMBERS WITH THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EXPERTISE OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, HELPING TO RELEASE SWORN PERSONNEL FROM DUTIES THAT DELAY THEM FROM DIRECT LAW ENFORCEMENT TASKS. MEMBERS DO NOT TAKE ENFORCEMENT ACTION OR MAKE ARRESTS. SAT VOLUNTEERS PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES: EMERGENCY CALL OUTS, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, FINGERPRINTING, CRIME SCENE SECURITY, JAIL RECEPTION, DUI TASK FORCE ASSISTANCE, RADAR TRAILER PLACEMENT, SPECIAL EVENT SECURITY, TRAFFIC CONTROL, VACATION HOUSE CHECKS, EVACUATION NOTIFICATIONS, LOST CHILDREN SEARCHES, WITNESS PROTECTION ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPORT. THE SHERIFF ASSIST TEAM ALSO PROVIDES FUNERAL ESCORTS FOR DECEASED MILITARY VETERANS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT VETERANS FOR THE CITY OF SIERRA VISTA WHICH DOES NOT HAVE THE POLICE PERSONNEL STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THESE OPERATIONS.
    Expenses $10,780
  • THE COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF ASSIST TEAM (SAT) MADE CASH GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COCHISE COUNTY. GRANTS WERE MADE TO MEET HUMAN AND SOCIAL NEEDS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY CRIME AND POVERTY. DIRECT ASSISTANCE WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR TEMPORARY LODGING FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME OR EMERGENCIES.
    Expenses $67,831 · grants $67,831

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
54-2121190
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$125,637
Income (IRS master file)
$145,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$85,569$81,686$125,637XML
990-EZDecember 2024$101,236$83,753$121,754XML
990-EZDecember 2023$126,006$107,069$104,271XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: John Black
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 54-2121190).

Questions about COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM

What is the EIN of COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM is 54-2121190.
Is COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM 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 COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM 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 COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM 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 COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM?
The 990-N for 2019 names John Black.
Who are the officers and directors of COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFFS ASSIST TEAM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $85,569, expenses of $81,686 and total assets of $125,637 at year end.

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