Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc
Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc is a public charity based in Reno, Nevada. Formed in 2004, it supports needs of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, including training, equipment, and supplies.
Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,598,586
- +53.6% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $2,443,376
- +149.9% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $22,456
- Expenses (2026)
- $1,885,607
- +243.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 911 E Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV 89512
Phone: (775) 328-3323
Website: https://washoesheriff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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How Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2024) to $397K (2025). In 2025 it reported $397K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe Co Sheriff's Ofc Reno, NV | See Explanation Below | $86,691 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,598,586 | $2,443,376 | $1,885,607 | — | — | $22,456 |
| 2025 | $1,040,816 | $977,577 | $549,814 | $397,119 | Total only | — |
| 2024 | $613,052 | $504,676 | $276,737 | $86,691 | 1 | $1 |
| 2023 | $384,114 | $371,588 | $207,418 | $165,066 | 1 | $20 |
| 2022 | $219,944 | $530,105 | $365,288 | $330,364 | 1 | $19 |
| 2021 | $55,127 | $242,565 | $237,426 | $206,739 | 1 | $9 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Association’s stated mission is to support the underfunded and unfunded needs of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office involving training, equipping, and supplying the agency to carry out its mission. Its filing describes a program to construct a hangar for Department aircraft and a holiday program in which sheriff’s deputies pair with underprivileged children for a shopping spree. The holiday program serves participants and is not described as grants to outside applicants.
Grantmaking
The filing reports one grant totaling $86,691 in 2024. It reports no grants in 2025 or 2026. The available information does not identify the 2024 recipient or state a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Lynn Sack as Director; Kara Harris as President; Mike Lannom as Vice President; Darin Balaam as Past President; Kathy Peak as Secretary; Pat Dolan as Director Emeritus; and Curtiss Rom as Treasurer.
Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc is led by Kara Harris, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kara Harris
President
President & Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Sack
Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $33K (2026)
Darin Balaam
Past President
Sheriff & Board Member → Sheriff & Director, 2024
Sheriff & Director → Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Dolan
Director Emeritus
President & Board Member → Director, 2025
Director → Director Emeritus, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Peak
Secretary
Secretary & Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lannom
Vice President
Vice President & Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtiss Rom
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Matthew Addison (2025) — Director
- Former: Michele Williams (2025) — Director
- Former: Alex Bybee (2023) — Treasurer & Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Zoncki (2021) — Secretary & Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $33K, to Lynn Sack (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc
How large is Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc?
Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc fund?
The Association’s stated mission is to support the underfunded and unfunded needs of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office involving training, equipping, and supplying the agency to carry out its mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc?
Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check washoesheriff.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc's EIN?
Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0451723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
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