Sheriff Accountability Action

Foundation · Grantmaker DURHAM, NC EIN: 82-4042237

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

SAA WORKS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A COLLECTIVE VISION FOR AN ALTERNATIVE ROLE OF SHERRIF MAKE SURE EVERY PERSON IN THE COUNTRY KNOWS WHERE THEIR SHERIFF STANDS ELECT A WAVE OF SHERIFFS WHO SHARE THAT VISION HOLD NEW SHERIFFS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR PROMISES AND CHALLENGE LONG TIME SHERIFFS TO FOLLOW THEIR LEAD.

Key facts about Sheriff Accountability Action

EIN: 82-4042237
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $615,820
Grants made (2024): 16
Average grant: $38,489
Median grant: $18,182
Total assets: $1,312,986
Primary geography: New York (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Sheriff Accountability Action funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Sheriff Accountability Action's 16 itemized 2024 grants were New York (27%), District of Columbia (25%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (2 grants). 81% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Political" (3 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

+26.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$616K

-22.2% YoY

Grant Count

-23.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+2.1% YoY

About Sheriff Accountability Action

Based on IRS filings

Sheriff Accountability Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $616K. Net investment income was $10K.

Focus Areas

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $995K (38%)

District of Columbia $399K (15%)

Florida $205K (8%)

North Carolina $184K (7%)

Louisiana $171K (7%)

California $150K (6%)

Georgia $131K (5%)

Ohio $86K (3%)

+11 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Montana North Carolina Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

BrooklynRaleighWashingtonLos AngelesNew OrleansGreensboroNorcrossDurhamOaklandAtlantaAustinCapitol HeightsCaryChambleeColumbusCottage GroveDaytonDenverFalls ChurchHelena

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,312,986	$1,034,793	$1,380,455
Revenue	$2,256,036	$1,381,291	$1,957,628
Expenses	$2,024,617	$1,835,568	$800,766
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$9,676	$101	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Working Familis Party National Pac ($165,000), Local Accountability Pac ($154,000), Promise of Justice Initiative ($48,182).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WORKING FAMILIS PARTY NATIONAL PAC BROOKLYN, NY	POLITICAL	$165,000
LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY PAC WASHINGTON, DC	POLITICAL	$154,000
PROMISE OF JUSTICE INITIATIVE NEW ORLEANS, LA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$48,182
RESOLUTE REPUBLIC FALLS CHURCH, VA	POLITICAL	$25,000
ACLU OF NC LEGAL FOUNDATION RALEIGH, NC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$20,000
IVAN ALMONTE PIMENTAL (ASHEVILLE CREATIVE ARTS) DURHAM, NC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$20,000
EL PUEBLO RALEIGH, NC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$20,000
ACTING IN COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN ORGANIZAING NORTHERN NEVADA RENO, NV	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$18,182
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUND NORCROSS, GA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$18,182
COLORADO IMMIGRANT RIGHTS COALITION DENVER, CO	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$18,182

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MAX ROSE	EXEC. DIRECTOR/NON-VOTING SECRETARY	40	$126,882
AMBER WALKER	DEPUTY EXEC. DIRECTOR	40	$117,649
FELICIA ARRIAGA	BOARD CO-CHAIR	1	—
MAURICE MITCHELL	BOARD CO-CHAIR	1	—
MATT SINGER	BOARD TREASURER	1	—
ANGELA LANG	DIRECTOR	1	—
SKY GALLEGOS	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheriff Accountability Action?

Sheriff Accountability Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DURHAM, NC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Sheriff Accountability Action?

As of 2024, Sheriff Accountability Action holds $1.3M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $616K in 2024.

Where does Sheriff Accountability Action operate?

Sheriff Accountability Action has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington.