American Jail Association
Banding together all those concerned with or interested in the custody and care of persons awaiting trial, serving sentences, or otherwise locally confined; to improve the conditions and systems under which such persons are detained. Advancing professionalism in corrections through training and professional certification, information exchange, technical assistance, publications, and conferences. Providing leadership in the development of professional standards, pertinent legislation, management practices, programs, and services. Presenting and advancing the interests, needs, concerns, and proficiency of the profession as deemed appropriate by the membership and their representatives.
American Jail Association at a glance
In short: American Jail Association gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,001
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,001
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,001
- Total assets
- $1,049,793
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Jail Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sam Houston State University ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $53K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | Jail Safety Standard | $12,001 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,049,793 | $2,101,188 | $2,166,400 | $12,001 | 1 | $10,295 |
| 2023 | $1,144,091 | $1,874,246 | $1,980,987 | $53,491 | 1 | $2,896 |
| 2022 | $1,186,666 | $2,118,650 | $1,923,517 | — | — | $-4,152 |
| 2021 | $1,117,959 | $1,533,668 | $1,578,808 | — | — | $17,785 |
| 2020 | $1,459,300 | $605,383 | $1,377,140 | — | — | $-36,643 |
| 2019 | $1,679,674 | $2,001,864 | $1,933,746 | — | — | $60,815 |
About American Jail Association
Based on IRS filings
American Jail Association is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Hagerstown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Jail Association is led by Louis A. Quinones Jr., President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis A. Quinones Jr.
President
1st Vice President → President El, 2022
President El → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Laughlin
President-El
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President-El, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Foxall
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Diamond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Peck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Bush
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Knapp
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elsie Judon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Reyes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bedard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya J. Gillespie
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Ede
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mane Martirosyan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Daniels
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Darren Sieger
Immediate Past P
President El → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past P, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie K. Lance
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam L. Davis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Yeber
2nd Vice President
Director → 3rd Vice President, 2022
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Klucznik
3rd Vice President
Director → 3rd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Hood
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Melissa McClellan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mandy Lambert (2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Amanda Lambert (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Joli Rish Shumpert (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marsha P. Travis (2019–2021) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Robert Leslie Hood (2019–2021) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Tiffany Mass (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel M. Engert (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey M. Begue (2021) — Director
- Former: Cavin Harley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Elias Diggins (2019–2020) — Immediate Past P
- Former: Gary Palmer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Tolerico (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Kasabian (2019–2020) — Former Executive
- Former: Erika Frierson (2020) — Director
- Former: Reese G. Walker (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph E. Dempsey (2019) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Moule (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Penny Perry-Balonier (2019) — Director
- Former: Robert Schlegel (2019) — Director
- Former: Ronaldo D. Myers (2019) — Immediate Past P
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $148K, to Christopher Daniels (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about American Jail Association
How much does American Jail Association give each year?
American Jail Association gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
How large is American Jail Association?
American Jail Association reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is American Jail Association?
American Jail Association is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Hagerstown, MD. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Jail Association operate?
American Jail Association has awarded grants in Texas.
What is American Jail Association's EIN?
American Jail Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1245173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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