Missouri Sheriffs United
To advance and promote the health, wellness and safety of Missouri citizens by advocating for, and educating missourians, regarding the office of sheriff and furthering law enforcement's role in promoting a safer Missouri and for the advancement and support of any lawful purpose as authorized by the Missouri nonprofit corporation as found in 355, rsmo.
Missouri Sheriffs United at a glance
In short: Missouri Sheriffs United gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,875
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,875
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,875
- Total assets
- $242,363
- +52.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Missouri Sheriffs United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Sheriffs Association ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $8K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Sheriffs Association Jefferson City, MO | Jail Committee | $7,875 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,363 | $512,978 | $523,075 | $7,875 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $158,700 | $501,407 | $505,641 | $7,700 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $243,125 | $417,227 | $490,641 | $7,973 | 1 | $29 |
| 2022 | $391,829 | $422,200 | $517,815 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $449,058 | $608,565 | $445,104 | — | — | — |
About Missouri Sheriffs United
Based on IRS filings
Missouri Sheriffs United is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Jefferson City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $242K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Missouri Sheriffs United is led by Steve Pelton, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Pelton
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Puett
Director
Immediate Past President → Immediate Past P, 2024
Immediate Past P → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Delay
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Knox
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim McCrary
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Wuebker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Herring
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lewis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Webster
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Class
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Ann Dickerson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Dye
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Wells
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britton Ferrell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Holland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Stolzer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonny Byerley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Cole
Immediate Past P
1st Vice President → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past P, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darin Layman
Sargeant at
Director → Sargeant at, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Oller
2nd Vice President
Secretary → 3rd Vice President, 2024
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Degase
1st Vice President
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bonham
Secretary
Saa → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Marshak
3rd Vice President
Secretary → 3rd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Akin
Secretary
Sargeant at → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bob Holder (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Dan Bullock (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Darrin Brawly (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Owen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Randy Strong (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Clay Chism (2021–2023) — Frmr Saa
- Former: Kerrick Alumbaugh (2021–2023) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Scott Munsterman (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Dave Marshak (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jimmy Shinn (2021–2022) — Fmr 1st Vice President
- Former: Katy McCutcheon (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Parrish (2022) — Fmr President
- Former: Ben Becerra (2021) — Fmr Treasurer
- Former: Jerry Galloway (2021) — Fmr 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 Missouri Sheriffs United
How much does Missouri Sheriffs United give each year?
Missouri Sheriffs United gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Missouri Sheriffs United?
Missouri Sheriffs United reported $242K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $513K.
What is Missouri Sheriffs United?
Missouri Sheriffs United is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Jefferson City, MO. It holds $242K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Missouri Sheriffs United operate?
Missouri Sheriffs United has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Missouri Sheriffs United's EIN?
Missouri Sheriffs United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4171821. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
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