Polk Sheriffs Charities Inc is located in Winter Haven, FL. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polk Sheriffs Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Polk Sheriffs Charities Inc generated $750.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $698.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Polk Sheriffs Charities Inc has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $1,576,123. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT POLK COUNTYS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A SUPPORTED MEMBERS OF POLK COUNTYS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES AND GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES. B PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME. C ASSISTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY SHERIFFS DEPUTIES. D SPONSORED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LUNCHEONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ALUMNI AND VOLUNTEERS, FISHIN WITH JUDD EVENT, AND THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY APPROXIMATELY 1,200 TURKEYS GIVEN AWAY IN NOVEMBER 2023.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyce Badcock President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| James Hogan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Loyd Stewart Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Mike Mcgee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Angie Hibbard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Lt Courtney Daniels Thru April 2023 Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $232,733 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $288,668 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $52,936 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $521,401 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $33,132 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $167,305 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $28,239 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $750,205 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $311,038 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $173,428 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,855 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $4,680 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,289 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $698,701 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,750 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,436,248 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $37,223 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,353 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,489,574 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,489,574 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,489,574 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Polk Sheriffs Charities Inc has awarded $262,680 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| GOD'S HAND FARM INC PURPOSE: PURCHASE BOX TRUCK | $60,893 | 
| GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE INC PURPOSE: WATER FEATURE | $15,000 | 
| REFUGE ON THE RIDGE INC PURPOSE: 4PLEX PROGRAM HOUSING | $30,000 | 
| SALVATION ARMY PURPOSE: FACILITY RENOVATION | $54,400 | 
| SPARROW EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: SCHOOL RENOVATION | $12,000 | 
| TALBOT HOUSE MINISTRIES OF LAKELAND INC PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES | $9,246 |