Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Jan 1942.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
63 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
21 people listed on the 990; $229K paid to officers and key staff (Part VII, Section A).
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 3 named individuals · Part VII
| Name | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert a Cornwell | $131,219 | $127,467 | — | — | — |
| Robert Cornwell | — | — | $122,986 | $123,789 | $121,417 |
| Mona L Cornwell | $97,889 | $89,691 | $86,647 | $85,247 | $80,797 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
See Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association executive salaries →Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2Yes
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes
Programs and updates
Promotes Ohio law enforcement through programs and publications.
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The association has educational conferences that provide educational information for sheriffs and deputies to keep abreast of the latest advancement in law enforcement techniques, technology, legal precedent, legislative action, and training.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 31-4137590) · Dispute this lineThe association publishes a variety of different publications promoting law enforcement in the state of ohio. These educational and promotional materials are sent out to all members throughout the year.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 31-4137590) · Dispute this lineThe association provides funding for various insurance benefits for their members.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 31-4137590) · Dispute this lineBy the numbers
The FY2024 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY24 | End FY24 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c | $31K | $24K |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits paid to or for membersLn 4 | $72K | $72K | ||
| Pay of officers and key staff (Part IX, line 5)Ln 5 | $229K | $115K | $115K | |
| Other salaries and wagesLn 7 | $24K | $12K | $12K | |
| Other employee benefitsLn 9 | $56K | $10K | $46K | |
| Payroll taxesLn 10 | $22K | $11K | $11K | |
| Management feesLn 11a | $28K | $28K | ||
| Legal feesLn 11b | $10K | $10K | ||
| Accounting feesLn 11c | $15K | $15K | ||
| Lobbying feesLn 11d | $57K | $57K | ||
| Other fees for servicesLn 11g | $5K | $5K | ||
| Advertising and promotionLn 12 | $148K | $9K | $139K | |
| Office expensesLn 13 | $85K | $49K | $36K | |
| Information technologyLn 14 | $14K | $14K | ||
| OccupancyLn 16 | $124K | $55K | $68K | |
| TravelLn 17 | $18K | $18K | ||
| Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19 | $275K | $275K | ||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortizationLn 22 | $7K | $7K | ||
| InsuranceLn 23 | $3K | $3K | ||
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $215K | $215K | ||
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $1.4M | $880K | $389K | $139K |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 Latest ViewingFiled with the IRS Nov 14, 2025 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $8K | $1.5M | 990 PDF |
| FY2023Filed with the IRS Nov 14, 2024 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $24K | $1.5M | 990 PDF |
| FY2022Filed with the IRS Nov 15, 2023 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $23K | $1.5M | 990 PDF |
| FY2021Filed with the IRS Nov 15, 2022 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $22K | $1.5M | 990 PDF |
| FY2020Filed with the IRS Nov 5, 2021 | $844K | $832K | $11K | $1.4M | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
See the full FY2024 990
Part I · Summary $1,415,806 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 19 of 19 board members independent, 4 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $1,415,806 across 8 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $1,407,612 across 19 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $1,518,485 assets, 9 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $1,518,485 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file FY2024 from the IRS (about our sources) · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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