Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Bradenton, FL EIN: 82-2616247

This organization aims to uphold high standards of education professionalism and integrity. It seeks to improve public understanding of law enforcement foster positive community relations and provide educational programs. The organization also focuses on ethical conduct equipping law enforcement with necessary resources and managing donations. It is committed to upholding U.S. state and local laws while achieving these objectives.

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc at a glance

In short: Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc gave $111K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$110,591
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$36,864
Median grant
$12,798
Total assets
$386,407
+12.5% vs 2024
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

MCSO Fleet: $91KMCSO Fleet$91KMSCO K 9 Unit: $13KMSCO K 9 Unit$13KRap: $6KRap$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was MCSO Fleet ($91K). Together the top 3 received $111K.

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Bradenton

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 3 grants2025

In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $111K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
MCSO Fleet Bradenton, FLDonate Vehicles to the Sheriffs Office$91,456
MSCO K 9 Unit Bradenton, FLK 9 Unit Assistance$12,798
Rap Bradenton, FLRAP Assistance to Citizens$6,337
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$386,407$178,821$135,854$110,5913$222
2024$343,440$173,533$80,983——$175
2023$250,890$91,205$49,170———
2022$208,855$72,272$30,643———
2021$167,226$63,605$88,810———

About Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc

Based on IRS filings

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Bradenton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $386K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $222.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc is led by Rick Wells, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rick Wells

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Quattlebaum

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lou Eurice

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sidney Ettedgui

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hunter Foxwell

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Cassella

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Catherine Buird

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Yvonne Gard (2021–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Neil Unruh (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Dwayne Denison (2021–2022) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc

How much does Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc give each year?

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc gave $111K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc's typical grant size?

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,798, and its average grant was $36,864, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc give grants?

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bradenton, FL (3 grants).

Does Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc?

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc reported $386K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $179K.

What is Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc?

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Bradenton, FL. It holds $386K in total assets as of 2025.

What is Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc's EIN?

Manatee Sheriffs Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2616247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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

  1. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)

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