Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc
The mission of polk sheriffs charities, inc. Is to strive to support activities and charities that benefit the community associated with the Polk county sheriffs office. Polk sheriffs charities, inc. Shall especially strive to support the needs identified by members of polk countys law enforcement community.
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc gave $239K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,160
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,166
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,880
- Total assets
- $1,554,437
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Polk County Sheriff's Office ($78K). Together the top 7 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 36 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $578K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County Sheriff's Office Winter Haven, FL | Support Law Enforcement | $78,026 |
| United Way Central FL Lakeland, FL | Support Program Svcs | $70,198 |
| Freedom Tour Inc Lake Wales, FL | Support Program Svcs | $31,500 |
| Refuge on the Ridge Lake Wales, FL | Purchase Equipment | $29,880 |
| Hope Equine Rescue Inc Winter Haven, FL | Support Program Svcs | $13,556 |
| Women and Youth Center Inc Haines City, FL | Contribute to Building Fund | $10,000 |
| Polk County Public Schools Bartow, FL | Support Program Svcs Golf Carts | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,554,437 | $728,995 | $664,132 | $239,160 | 7 | $40,306 |
| 2023 | $1,489,574 | $750,205 | $698,701 | $262,680 | 7 | $33,132 |
| 2022 | $1,438,070 | $867,795 | $862,676 | $578,190 | 10 | $707 |
| 2021 | $1,432,951 | $751,360 | $552,288 | $156,233 | 6 | $601 |
| 2020 | $1,234,274 | $844,552 | $502,663 | $75,758 | 6 | $2,543 |
About Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc is a public charity, based in Winter Haven, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc is led by Alyce Badcock, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alyce Badcock
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Hibbard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ferrell Bunky Hill
Board Member
Chairperson → Chairperson & Board Member, 2022
Chairperson & Board Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Hogan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike McGee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vance Monroe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sessions
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Loyd Stewart (2020–2024) — Chairperson · Filing note: Thru nov 2022
- Former: Lt Courtney Daniels (2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru April 2023
- Former: Lt Courtney Hardee (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc
How much does Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc give each year?
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc gave $239K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $263K across 7 grants.
What is Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $29,880, and its average grant was $34,166, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc give grants?
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Haven, FL (2 grants) and Lake Wales, FL (2 grants).
Does Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program Svcs" (3 grants).
Who are Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Polk County Sheriff's Office ($78,026), United Way Central FL ($70,198) and Freedom Tour Inc ($31,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc?
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $729K.
What is Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's EIN?
Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8219397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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