Nonprofit · EIN 58-2464203
SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLUMBIA, SC 29221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $163,653 | $144,120 | $19,533 | $134,638 | – | $134,638 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $134,387 | $112,775 | $21,612 | $115,105 | – | $115,105 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $110,193 | $89,128 | $21,065 | $93,493 | – | $93,493 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $163,361
- Other revenue
- $292
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $30,098
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $21,836
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $48,821
- Other expenses
- $65,201
- Program services (functional)
- $143,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $115,105
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,638
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $134,638
- Cash, savings and investments
- $134,638
- Gross receipts
- $163,653
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SILCOX | COMPLIANCE/A | 15 | $21,836 |
| CHRIS WATTS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BAILEY | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE FISH | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CHIP JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY LUNDY | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| TERRANCE GREEN | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY FOSTER | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| VAN HENSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JJ JONES | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE NUNN | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| CARTER WEAVER | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| TREVOR HALL | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE SWINDLER | COUNCIL MEMB | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SILCOX | COMPLIANCE/A | 15 | $23,252 |
| CHRIS WATTS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BAILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DR JACKIE FISH | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| LJ JOHNSON JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY LUNDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRANCE GREEN | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| VAN HENSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN JJ JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE NUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CARTER WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TREVOR HALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE SWINDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SILCOX | ASSESSOR/COM | 15 | $19,904 |
| CHRIS WATTS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY FAILE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| DR JACKIE FISH | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CHIP JOHNSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRANCE GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| VAN HENSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN JJ JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE NUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS RADCLIFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE SWINDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 212266, COLUMBIA, SC 29221-2266
- In care of
- % DEBRA W COVINGTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 212266, Columbia SC 29221
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- John Tucker, PO Box 212266, Columbia SC 29221
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CHIP JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (803) 673-6406
- Website
- www.sc-lea.org
- Return prepared by
- THE BRITTINGHAM GROUP LLP
Mission
SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION (SCLEA) IS THE OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ACCREDITING BODY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH ACCREDITATION. THE SCLEA ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT, FASHIONED IN WAYS THAT BEST MEET LOCAL NEEDS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY EXPRESSING COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM IS MANAGED AND DIRECTED BY THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION, INC., A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. COUNCIL MEMBERS MEET QUARTERLY TO OVERSEE THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND TO OFFICIALLY ACCREDIT AGENCIES THAT HAVE PROVEN THEIR ADHERENCE TO THE PROGRAM'S METICULOUS REVIEW PROCESS.
Program accomplishments
- SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION (SCLEA) IS THE OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ACCREDITING BODY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH ACCREDITATION. THE SCLEA ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT, FASHIONED IN WAYS THAT BEST MEET LOCAL NEEDS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY EXPRESSING COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM IS MANAGED AND DIRECTED BY THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION, INC., A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. COUNCIL MEMBERS MEET QUARTERLY TO OVERSEE THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND TO OFFICIALLY ACCREDIT AGENCIES THAT HAVE PROVEN THEIR ADHERENCE TO THE PROGRAM'S METICULOUS REVIEW PROCESS.Expenses $143,160
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2464203
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $115,105
- Income (IRS master file)
- $134,387
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- July 13, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective April 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $163,653 | $144,120 | $134,638 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $134,387 | $112,775 | $115,105 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $110,193 | $89,128 | $93,493 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: John Tucker | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: john tucker | June 30, 2017 | ≤ $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 58-2464203).
Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC is 58-2464203.
- Is SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective April 15, 2018.
- Are donations to SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION 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 SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names John Tucker.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,836 (MELISSA SILCOX, COMPLIANCE/A).
- How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $163,653, expenses of $144,120 and total assets of $134,638 at year end.
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