Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc
To benefit the public by lessening the burdens of government; to provide financial and material support to the Mounterey county sheriff's department; to combat community deterioration by strengthening law enforcement and to promote the general welfare of our community.
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc at a glance
In short: Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $46K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,590
- -81.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,590
- -81.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,590
- Total assets
- $391,111
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monterey County Sheriff's Office ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $26K (2023) to $241K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Sheriff's Office | Auxiliary Equipment Support | $45,590 |
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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 | $391,111 | $87,919 | $112,604 | $45,590 | 1 | $8,609 |
| 2024 | $414,796 | $202,903 | $316,275 | $241,345 | 1 | $3,865 |
| 2023 | $528,168 | $255,196 | $134,225 | $26,408 | 1 | $6,970 |
| 2022 | — | $146,759 | $98,842 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $68,856 | $57,104 | — | — | — |
About Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc
Based on IRS filings
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Salinas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $391K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc's 2025 filing lists 14 officers; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Davi
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Cabrera
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bikle
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Smythe
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Balesterei Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Johnson - President
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anker Fanoe - Vp
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Zoller
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Steinbruner - Treasurer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Giles
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Guzman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheriff Tina Nieto
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Undersheriff Keith Boyd
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Allard - Secretary
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Aaron Johnson (2021–2024) — Board Member & Chair
- Former: Francis B Ingraham (2021–2024) — Board Member & Treasurer · Filing note: Retired 124
- Former: Sheri Cline (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Melanie Scherer (2023–2024) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Vicki Nohrden (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anker Fanoe (2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Lotz (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Judge Jonathon Price (2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Retired 324
- Former: Ronnie Esperza (2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Retired 324
- Former: Wendy Allard (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brig Gen John M Lotz (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ted Balestreri Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Price (2023) — Director
- Former: Tina Nieto (2023) — Sheriff
- Former: Candi Depauw (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jack Galante (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Joe Grebmeier (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Tran (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Steve Bernal (2021–2022) — Sheriff
- Former: Robert S Talbott (2021) — Director
- Former: Sam McLeod (2021) — Director
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 Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc
How much does Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc give each year?
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $241K across 1 grant.
How large is Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc?
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc reported $391K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $88K.
What is Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc?
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Salinas, CA. It holds $391K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc operate?
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc has awarded grants in California.
What is Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc's EIN?
Monterey County Sheriff's Advisory Counc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0118273. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- 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 May 15, 2026)
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