Nonprofit · EIN 56-1079943
NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27619
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,721,693 | $6,883,395 | $838,298 | $10,506,566 | $1,418,830 | $9,087,736 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,328,076 | $6,375,270 | $952,806 | $8,819,434 | $832,190 | $7,987,244 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,753,823 | $6,723,744 | $30,079 | $7,549,056 | $694,355 | $6,854,701 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,506,592
- Membership dues
- $2,164,648
- Program service revenue
- $4,686,403
- Investment income
- $394,439
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$49,488
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,470
- Other revenue
- $134,259
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $726,217
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,443,916
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,532,351
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $39,175
- Occupancy
- $228,420
- Travel
- $1,494
- Depreciation
- $41,909
- Program services (functional)
- $5,447,184
- Management and general (functional)
- $376,338
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,059,873
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,819,434
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,506,566
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,418,830
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,087,736
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48,275
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,949,824
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,087,736
- Gross unrelated business income
- $7,470
- Gross receipts
- $8,761,866
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDMOND W CALDWELL JR | EXEC VP/GEN COUNSEL Key employee | 72 | $504,878 | $49,418 |
| LAUREN T EARNHARDT | DEP. EXEC. VICE PRES Key employee | 55 | $221,339 | $21,590 |
| MATTHEW L BOYATT | DEP. GEN COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $202,678 | $20,857 |
| JASON D BENNETT | DIR. BUS. DEV. Highest-paid employee | 45 | $195,811 | $20,097 |
| MARIE H EVITT | GOV. REL. COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $161,739 | $18,614 |
| JARRETT MCGOWAN | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,691 | $15,838 |
| KATHRYN CRAIG | DIR. OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,988 | $15,366 |
| SHERIFF RICKY BUCHANAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CLEVELAND ATKINSON JR | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF JEFF CRISCO | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CHIP HUGHES | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF JOEY LEMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF VAN SHAW | TRESURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF MIKE ROBERSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF STEVE BIZZELL | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIFF SAM PAGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ASA B BUCK III | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ED MCMAHON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CHARLES BLACKWOOD | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHERIFF DARREN CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDMOND W CALDWELL JR | EXEC VP/GEN COUNSEL Key employee | 71 | $461,660 | $47,793 |
| LAUREN T EARNHARDT | DEP. EXEC. VICE PRES Key employee | 55 | $200,992 | $19,950 |
| MATTHEW L BOYATT | DEP. GEN COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $184,054 | $19,595 |
| JASON D BENNETT | DIR. BUS. DEV. Highest-paid employee | 45 | $177,879 | $18,869 |
| MARIE H EVITT | GOV. REL. COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $146,853 | $17,538 |
| JARRETT MCGOWAN | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $105,691 | $14,871 |
| SHERIFF DARREN E CAMPBELL | CHAIRMAN-EXEC. COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF MIKE ROBERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF RICKY T BUCHANAN | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CLEVELAND ATKINSON JR | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF JEFF CRISCO | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF VAN SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF JOEY LEMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF STEVE BIZZELL | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CHARLES S BLACKWOOD | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ASA B BUCK III | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ED MCMAHON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF SAM PAGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDMOND W CALDWELL JR | EXEC VP/GEN COUNSEL Key employee | 73 | $434,274 | $47,054 |
| LAUREN T EARNHARDT | DEP. EXEC. VICE PRES Key employee | 55 | $189,548 | $19,412 |
| MATTHEW L BOYATT | DEP. GEN COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $173,588 | $19,081 |
| JASON D BENNETT | DIR. BUS. DEV. Highest-paid employee | 45 | $167,782 | $18,438 |
| CARL WALL | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 45 | $143,306 | $16,059 |
| MARIE H EVITT | GOV. REL. COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $138,030 | $17,031 |
| SHERIFF STEVE BIZZELL | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF SAM PAGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF RICKY T BUCHANAN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ASA B BUCK III | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ED MCMAHON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF MIKE ROBERSON | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF DARREN E CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CHARLES S BLACKWOOD | CHAIRMAN-EXEC. COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF ALAN C JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF CLEVELAND ATKINSON JR | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIFF VAN SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20049, RALEIGH, NC 27619-0049
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- EDMOND W CALDWELL JR, PO BOX 20049, RALEIGH, NC 276190049
- Signed the 990
- EDMOND W CALDWELL JR, EXEC VP/GEN COUNSEL
- Phone
- (919) 743-7433
- Website
- WWW.NCSHERIFFS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NORTON COLLAR LUND LILLEY PLLC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,864,699 · grants $17,000 · revenue $892,364
- 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.Expenses $2,523,789 · revenue $3,871,340
- 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.Expenses $336,727
- HONORARY MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT AND EDUCATION - PROMOTES AND OPERATES THE HONORARY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING PERIODIC INFORMATIONAL MAILINGS TO THE MEMBERS.Expenses $721,969
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1079943
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,506,566
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,761,866
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,721,693 | $6,883,395 | $10,506,566 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,328,076 | $6,375,270 | $8,819,434 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,753,823 | $6,723,744 | $7,549,056 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,172,040 | $6,367,165 | $10,147,257 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 56-1079943).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION is 56-1079943.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EDMOND W CALDWELL JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $504,878 (EDMOND W CALDWELL JR, EXEC VP/GEN COUNSEL).
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,721,693, expenses of $6,883,395 and total assets of $10,506,566 at year end.
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