Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - Form990 Department of the Treasun Internal cnuc Sen ice foundations) Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public Information about Form 990 and Its Instructions is at IRS govgform990 OMB No 1545-0047 2016 A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2016 and ending 09-30-2017 Open to Public Inspection Check if applicable El Address change El Name change Name of organization National Sheriffs Assaication El Initial return Final Ebturn/terminated Domg busmess as 53-0116293 Employer identification number El Amended return El Application pendingl Number and street (or 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 1450 Duke Street Room/smte Telephone number City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Alexandria, VA 22314 Gross receipts 7,229,876 Name and address of prinCIpal officer I Tax?exem pt status l:l 501(c)(3) 501(c) 4) (insert no) l:l 4947(a)(1) or l:l 527 Website:> sheriffs org subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates included? H(a) Is this a group return for l:lYes .No l:lYes l:lNo If attach a list (see instructions) Group exemption number Form of organization l:l Corporation l:l Trust l:l Other} Year of formation 1940 State of legal domICIle VA IEEI Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization?s misswn or most Significant actIVIties To educate sheriffs and their deputies on the most up-to-date law enforcement techniques and to prowde a forum for them to share thalr knowledge, experiences, and dilemmas With each other and other law enforcement ofFICIals and the public at large 6i. Goveinance 2 Check this box l:l if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 55 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 55 5 Total number of indiViduals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) 5 27 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 7a Total unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C), line 12 7a 375,700 Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h) 0 9 Program serVIce revenue (Part line 29) 4,686,055 6,603,509 10 Investment income (Part column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d 183,946 216,866 11 Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,113,899 375,700 12 Total revenue?add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 5,983,900 7,196,075 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1?3) 0 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 28,000 8 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5?10) 2,313,249 2,326,383 16a Professwnal fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie) 0 g. Total fundraismg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) P0 '1 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a?11d, 11f?24e) 3,962,499 5,354,373 18 Total expenses Add lines 13?17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 6,275,748 7,708,756 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -291,848 -512,681 25 3 Beginning of Current Year End of Year 13% 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . 4,947,810 5,357,618 :2 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . 2,833,825 3,646,557 2:3 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 2,113,985 1,711,061 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge 2018-08-04 Signature of officer Date Sign Here Jonathan Thompson CEO Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date l:l PTIN Linda FoldVIk Linda FoldVIk 2018-08-07 Check If P01458245 Paid self?employed Firm's EIN 27-1356206 Preparer Firm's name LiuLiu AsOCIates Use Only Firm's address 115 EnVIrons Road Sterling, VA 20165 Phone no (540) 693-7665 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (see instructions) l:lYes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization's mi55ion To educate sheriffs and their deputies on the most up-to-date law enforcement techniques and to prowde a Forum for them to share their knowledge, experiences, and dilemmas With each other and other law enforcement offICIals and the public at large 2 Did the organization undertake any Significant program serVIces during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes l:l No If "Yes," describe these new serVIces on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make Significant changes in how it conducts, any program serVIces"Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 4 Describe the organization's program serVIce accomplishments for each of its three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are reqUIred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program serVIce reported 4a (Code (Expenses 2,119,089 including grants of (Revenue 2,419,089 See Additional Data 4b (Code (Expenses 1,458,150 including grants of (Revenue 947,951 See Additional Data 4c (Code (Expenses 1,158,477 including grants of (Revenue 1,807,421 See Additional Data (Code (Expenses 174,525 including grants of (Revenue 924,512 Member dues by being a member of the Assoaation, indiViduals, in and out of the law enforcement fields, are given education opportunities throughout the year, through the magazme, webSIte and committees of the Assomation 4d Other program serVIces (Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses 174,525 including grants of$ (Revenue 924,512) 4e Total program service expenses? 4,910,241 Form 990 (2016i Form 990 (2016Page 3 Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No Is the organization described In section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private Foundation)? If "Yes,? complete No 1 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule 5, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 No Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVItieS on behalf of or in oppOSition to candidates No for public office? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actiwties, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If ?Yes, complete Schedule C, Part II . 4 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If ?Yes, complete Schedule C, Part 21' . 5 es Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adVIce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part I 5 N0 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the enVIronment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part II 7 N0 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 8 N0 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation serwces'PIf "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No permanent endowments, or quaSI-endowments? If ?Yes," complete Schedule D, Part If the organization's answer to any of the followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or as applicable Did the organization report an amount for land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment in Part X, line 107 If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VI W- 118 es Did the organization report an amount for investments?other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b N0 Did the organization report an amount for investments?program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11c N0 Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d N0 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX 11 0 Did the organization's separate or consolidated finanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses 11f No the organization's liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? 12b Yes If "Yes, and if the organization answered "No? to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII iS optional Is the organization a school described in section If ?Yes," complete Schedule 13 0 Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outSIde of the United States? 14a No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraiSing, busmess, investment, and program serVIce actIVIties outSIde the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If ?Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . 14b N0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . 15 N0 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other a55istance to or for foreign indiViduals? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts and IV . 16 N0 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for profeSSIonal fundraiSing serVIces on Part IX, 17 No column (A), lines 6 and 11e7 If ?Yes," complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraiSing event gross income and contributions on Part lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . 18 No Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming actIVIties on Part line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part . . . 19 N0 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 203 Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlities? If ?Yes," complete Schedule . 20a No If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 21 No government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,? complete Schedule I, Parts Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for domestic indiViduals on Part IX, 22 column (A), line 2? If "Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and . N0 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If ?Yes," 23 Yes completeScheduleJ24a Did the organization have a tax- -exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpal amount of more than $100, 000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule If go to line 25a . 24a No Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . 25a No Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization?s prior Forms 990 or 25b No If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 26 No If ?Yes, complete Schedule L, Part II 27 Did the organization prowde a grant or other a55istance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member 27 No of any of these persons? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part . 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction With one of the fo 0Wing parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a No A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV . 28: N0 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,? complete Schedule . 29 No 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If ?Yes, complete Schedule 30 N0 31 Did the organization liqUIdate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If ?Yes," complete Schedule N, PartI . No 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If ?Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II 32 N0 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If ?Yes, complete Schedule R, PartI . . . . . 33 N0 34 Was the organization related to any tax- -exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes,? complete Schedule R, Part II, or IV, and 34 Part V, line 1 es 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a Yes If ?Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35 Yes 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actIVIties through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes, complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 N0 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and prowde explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reqUIred to complete Schedule 0 38 Yes Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part . Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- If not applicable . . 1a 125 Enter the number of Forms W-ZG Included In line 1a Enter -0- If not applicable 1b 0 Did the organizatIon comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) WinnIngs to prIze Winners? 1c Yes Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, ?led for the calendar year ending WIth or WIthIn the year covered by 2a 27 If at least one IS reported on line 2a, dId the organization We all reqUIred federal employment tax returns? 2b Yes Note.If the sum of lines 1a and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be reqUIred to e-fIle (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a Yes If ?Yes," has It ?led a Form 990-T for thIs year7If "No? to line 3b, prowcle an explanation In Schedule 0 3b Yes At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an Interest In, or a Signature or other authorIty over, a finanCIal account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other ?nancial account)? 4a No If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country See Instructions for ?ling reqUIrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts (FBAR) Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a No Did any taxable party notIfy the organization that It was or Is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No If "Yes," to lIne 5a or 5b, did the organIzation ?le Form 8886-T7 5c Does the organizatIon have annual gross reCEIpts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization 6a No what any contributions that were not tax deducthle as charItable contributions? If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon Include WIth every so ICItatIon an express statement that such contrIbutIons or were not tax deducthle7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organizatIon receive a payment In excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and serVIces 7a No prowded to the payor? If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon notIfy the donor of the value of the goods or serVIces prowded" 7b Did the organizatlon sell, exchange, or otherWIse dIspose of tangible personal property for which It was reqUIred to ?le Form82827 7c No If "Yes," Indicate the number of Forms 8282 ?led during the year . . . . I 7d I Did the organizatlon receive any funds, directly or Indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal bene?t contract? 7e No Did the organizatIon, during the year, pay premiums, dIrectly or IndIrectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f No If the organization received a contrIbutIon of qualified Intellectual property, did the organization ?le Form 8899 as reqUIredthe organization received a contrIbutIon of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehIcles, dId the organizatIon file a Form 1098-C7 7h No Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adVIsed fund maIntained by the sponsorIng organIzatIon have excess busmess holdIngs at any tIme durIng the year? 8 0 Did the sponsorIng organIzatIon make any taxable dIstrIbutIons under section 49667 9a No Did the sponsorIng organIzatIon make a dIstrIbutIon to a donor, donor adVIsor, or related person? 9b No Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter InItiatIon fees and capItal contrIbutIons Included on Part line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, Included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter Gross Income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them . . . . . . . . . . 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organizatIon filing Form 990 In lIeu of Form 10417 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued durIng the year 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization lIcensed to Issue qualified health plans In more than one state?Note. See the InstructIons for addItional InformatIon the organIzatIon must report on Schedule 0 13a Enter the amount of reserves the organization IS reqUIred to maintaIn by the states In which the organIzatIon Is licensed to Issue quaIIfied health plans . . . . 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c Did the organizatIon receive any payments for Indoor tannIng serVIces durIng the tax year? 14a No If "Yes," has It ?led a Form 720 to report these payments7If ?No,"prov1cle an explanation In Schedule 0 . 14b Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 6 Governance, Management, and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to lInes 2 through below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, descrIbe the crrcumstances, processes, or changes In Schedule 0 See Instructions 16a Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any Me In thIs Part Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No Enter the number of votIng members of the governIng body at the end of the tax year 1a 55 If there are materIal differences In votIng rIghts among members of the governIng body, or If the governIng body delegated broad authority to an executIve commIttee or sImIIar commIttee, explaIn In Schedule 0 Enter the number of votIng members Included In lIne 1a, above, who are Independent 1b 55 any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee have a famIIy relatIonshIp or a busmess relatIonshIp WIth any other of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employeethe organIzatIon delegate control over management dutIes customarIly performed by or under the dIrect superVISIon 3 No of of?cers, dIrectors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? the organIzatIon make any SIgnIfIcant changes to Its governIng documents smce the prIor Form 990 was ?led? 4 No the organIzatIon become aware durIng the year of a SIgnIfIcant dIverSIon of the organIzatIon's assets? . 5 No the organIzatIon have members or stockholdersYes the organIzatIon have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or more membersofthegovernmg bodyYes Are any governance deCISlonS of the organIzatIon reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or 7b Yes persons other than the governIng body? the organIzatIon contemporaneously document the meetIngs held or ertten actIons undertaken durIng the year by the followmg 8aYes Each commIttee WIth authorIty to act on behalf of the governIng bodythere any of?cer, dIrector, trustee, or key employee lIsted In Part VII, SectIon A, who cannot be reached at the organIzatIon?s address? If ?Yes," provrde the names and addresses In Schedule Section B. Policies (ThIs Sectron requests Informatron about polrcres not reqUIred by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No the organIzatIon have local chapters, branches, or affIlIates7 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a No If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon have ertten polICIes and procedures governIng the actIVItIes of such chapters, and branches to ensure theIr operatIons are conSIstent WIth the organIzatIon's exempt purposes? 10b Has the organIzatIon prowded a complete copy of thIs Form 990 to all members of Its governIng body before fIlIng the No DescrIbe In Schedule 0 the process, If any, used by the organIzatIon to reVIew thIs Form 990 the organIzatIon have a ertten conflIct of Interest pollcy12a Yes Were offIcers, dIrectors, or trustees, and key employees reqUIred to dIsclose annually Interests that could gIve rIse to 12bYes the organIzatIon regularly and consIstently monItor and enforce complIance WIth the polIcy? If ?Yes," descrIbe In ScheduleOhowthIswasdone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Yes the organIzatIon have a ertten polIcy7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Yes the organIzatIon have a ertten document retentIon and destructIon pollcy7 . . . . . . . . . 14 Yes the process for determInIng compensatlon of the followmg persons Include a rewew and approval by Independent persons, comparabIlIty data, and contemporaneous substantIatIon of the delIberatIon and deCI5I0n7 The organIzatIon?s CEO, ExecutIve DIrector, or top management offICIal . . . . . . . . . . . 15a Yes Other of?cers or key employees of the organIzatIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b No If "Yes" to Ine 15a or 15b, descrIbe the process In Schedule 0 (see InstructIons) the organIzatIon Invest In, contrIbute assets to, or partICIpate In a venture or SImIlar arrangement WIth a taxableentItydurIngtheyear"Yes," dId the organIzatIon follow a ertten pollcy or procedure reqUIrIng the organIzatIon to evaluate Its partICIpatIon In Jomt venture arrangements under appIIcable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organIzatIon?s exempt status WIth respect to such arrangements16b Yes Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 LIst the States WIth thchacopy ofthIs Form 990 IS reqUIred to be ?led} SectIon 6104 reqUIres an organIzatIon to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024 If applIcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) avaIIable for publIc InspectIon IndIcate how you made these avaIIable Check all that apply El Own webSIte El Another's webSIte Upon request El Other (explaIn In Schedule 0) DescrIbe In Schedule 0 whether (and If so, how) the organIzatIon made Its governIng documents, conflIct of Interest polIcy, and fInanCIal statements avaIlable to the publIc durIng the tax year State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organIzatIon's books and records PCollIn Bush FInance Manager 1450 Duke Street Alexandrla,VA 22314 (703) 836-7827 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part VII . . . . . . . . . l:l Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqUIred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax year 0 List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether indiViduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid 0 List all of the organization?s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee 0 List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who recewed reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization?s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capaCIty as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation From the organization and any related organizations List persons in the followmg order indIVIdual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other week (list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation any hours director/trustee) organization (W- organizations from the for related - ,t I (W- 2/1099- organization and i_J i I :11 organizations ,1 :a 3.5, MISC) related below clotted 35 E- E7 3 organizations lineSee Additional Data Table Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 8 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average Position (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other week (list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation any hours director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the for related - A 1' ,t I organization and I I :11 organizations a. 3 if: '3 3,0 11- related below dotted 23 7; ff,? 3 organizations line) RE- ?3:29.See Additional Data Table 1b Sub-Total . . . . . . . . Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A dTotal (add lines 1b and 1c) . 796,101 0 201,576 2 Total number of ihdiViduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 6 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes, complete Schedule for such indiwcluai? . 3 No 4 For any IndIVIdual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes, complete Schedule for such incliwcluai' 4 Yes 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indiVidual for serVIces rendered to the organization?? ?Yes, complete Schedule for such person 5 No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and busmess address Description of serwces Compensation Brede Arizona Inc, exhibit hall mat 159,036 2501 East Magnolia Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 OTR Strategies, Public Relations 624,329 809 6th Street NW 25 Washington,DC 20001 YGS, Edit publications 222,271 3650 West Market Street York, PA 17404 Tradeshow Logic, Exhibit booth sale 285,928 1720 Marshall Road Ste 8?100 Acworth, GA 30101 Ervm Hi Strategies, info on new laws 205,274 401 Street SE Ste 300 Washington,DC 20003 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 6 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part Page 9 El (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt bu5iness excluded from Function revenue tax under sections revenue 512-514 1a Federated campaigns I la I g; Membership dues I 1b I Fundraismg events I 1c I Related organizations I 1d I to (D Government grants (contributions) I la I m? ?5 All other contributions, gifts, grants, and Similar amounts not included '5 if a OVE 5 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f 2 3 (U hTota .Add lines 1a-1f . a, Busmess Code 3 2a Member Dues 900099 924,512 924,512 035 Contracts 900099 2,923,625 2,923,625 3; Annual Conference 900099 1,807,421 1,807,421 Trammgs 900099 947,951 947,951 a All other program serVIce revenue 0 6,603,509 5 9T0tal.Add lines 2a?2f . 3 Investment income (including diVidends, interest, and other Similar amounts) 216'866 216'866 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties Real (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents 41,160 Less rental expenses 33,801 Rental income or 7,359 (loss) Net rental income or (loss) 7.359 Securities (ii) Other Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other ba5is and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) . 8a Gross income from fundraismg events a) (not including of 3 contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 a Less direct expenses a Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events 5 9a Gross income from gaming actIVIties 0 See Part IV, line 19 a Less direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming actIVIties 10aGross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a Less cost of goods sold Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue Busmess Code 11aAdvert,s,ng 541800 368,341 368,341 All other revenue eTotal. Add lines 11a?11d 368,341 12 Total revenue. See Instructions 7,196,075 6,603,509 375,700 216,866 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to an line in this Part IX . . . . Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Pro ra(rfi3)serVIce Mana ?rfibnt and (Part Total expenses Expenses general expenses Fundraismgexpenses 1 Grants and other a55istance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic indiwduals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other a55istance to forEIgn organizations, foreign governments, and forEIgn indiViduals See Part IV, line 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 28,000 28,000 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and 198,752 29,813 158.939 key employees 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . 7 Other salaries and wages 1,658,902 1,006,999 651,903 8 Pen5ion plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 76,150 34,929 41,221 and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 252,849 126,876 125,973 10 Payroll taxes 139,730 73,467 66,263 11 Fees for serVIces (non-employees) a Management Legal 62,627 62,627 Accounting 32,000 32,000 Lobbying Professional fundraising serVIces See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees 9 Other (If line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column 1,357,550 771,705 585.845 (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule O) 12 Advertismg and promotion 20,241 20,241 13 Office expenses 317,434 143,182 174,252 14 Information technology 286,524 286,524 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 168,589 168,589 17 Travel 364,464 204,403 160,061 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 1,504,157 1,504,157 20 Interest 43,647 43,547 21 Payments to affiliates 22 DepreCIation, depletion, and amortization 156,403 156.408 23 Insurance 26,736 26,736 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule a PRINTING 111,416 94,130 17,286 GENERAL OVERHEAD 504,536 504,536 BUYING PORTAL 388,034 388,034 All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,703,756 4,910,241 2,798,515 0 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) Jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising soIICItation Check here l:l if followmg SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Balance Sheet Page 11 Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part IX El (A) (B) BegInnIng of year End of year 1 Cash?non-Interest-bearlng 1 2 Savmgs and temporary cash Investments 93,515 2 101.585 3 Pledges and grants recerable, net 3 4 Accounts recerable, net 391,456 4 374,137 5 Loans and other recerables from current and former of?cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and hIghest compensated employees Complete Part 5 II of Schedule 6 Loans and other recerables from other persons (as de?ned under sectIon 4958(f)(1)), persons descrIbed In sectIon 4958(c)(3)(B), and contrIbutIng employers and sponsorIng organIzatIons of sectIon 501(c)(9) 6 voluntary employees' benefICIary organIzatIons (see InstructIons) Complete an Part II of Schedule 7 Notes and loans recerable, net 7 a InventorIes for sale or use PrepaId expenses and deferred charges 97,210 9 266,861 10a Land, bUIldIngs, and eqUIpment cost or other has Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 41315-710 Less accumulated depreCIatIon 10b 2.562.883 1.882.167 10c 1.752.827 11 traded securItIes 2,460,311 11 2.786.933 12 Investments?other securItIes See Part IV, lIne 11 12 13 Investments?program-related See Part IV, lIne 11 13 75.275 14 IntangIble assets 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, lIne 11 23,051 15 16 Total assets.Add lInes 1 through 15 (must equal lIne 34) 4.947.810 16 5.357.618 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 964,837 17 787,052 18 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 1,215,833 19 1,412,704 20 Tax-exempt bond IabI ItIes 20 U1 21 Escrow or custodIal account IabI Ity Complete Part IV of Schedule 21 '9 22 Loans and other payables to current and former offIcers, dIrectors, trustees, key employees, hIghest compensated employees, and 1" cc persons Complete Part II of Schedule 22 ?1 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated thIrd partIes 653,155 23 1,446,801 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated thIrd partIes 24 25 Other IabI ItIes (IncludIng federal Income tax, payables to related thIrd partIes, 25 and other IabI ItIes not Included on lInes 17-24) Complete Part of Schedule 26 Total Iiabilities.Add lInes 17 through 25 2,833,825 26 3,646,557 3 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and 2 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 UnrestrIcted net assets 2,113,985 27 1,711,061 8 28 Temporarlly net assets 28 29 Permanently net assets 29 ,2 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 5 check here l:l and complete lines 30 through 34. 30 CapItal stock or trust prInCIpal, or current funds . 30 a; 31 PaId-In or capItal surplus, or land, or eqUIpment fund 31 32 RetaIned earnIngs, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances 2,113,985 33 1,711,061 2 34 Total IabI ItIes and net assets/fund balances 4,947,810 34 5,357,618 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Reconcilliation of Net Assets Page 12 Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XI El omummthI-n 10 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), lIne 12) 1 7,196,075 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), lIne 25) 2 7,708,756 Revenue less expenses Subtract Me 2 from lIne 1 3 -512,681 Net assets or fund balances at begInnIng of year (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column 4 2,113,985 Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments 5 109,757 Donated serVIces and use of faCIlItIes 6 Investment expenses 7 PrIor perIod adjustments 8 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explaIn In Schedule 0) 9 0 Net assets or fund balances at end of year CombIne lInes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, lIne 33, column 10 1,711,061 Financial Statements and Reporting Check If Schedule 0 contaIns a response or note to any lIne In thIs Part XII 2a 3a AccountIng method used to prepare the Form 990 l:l Cash Accrual l:l Other If the organIzatIon changed Its method of accountmg from a prIor year or checked "Other," explaIn In Schedule 0 Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements comleed or reVIewed by an Independent accountant? If ?Yes,? check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were complied or reVIewed on a separate ba5Is, consolIdated ba5Is, or both l:l Separate ba5Is l:l ConsolIdated ba5Is l:l Both consolldated and separate ba5Is Were the organIzatIon?s fInanCIal statements audIted by an Independent accountant? If ?Yes,? check a box below to IndIcate whether the fInanCIal statements for the year were audIted on a separate ba5Is, consolldated ba5Is, or both l:l Separate ba5Is ConsolIdated ba5Is l:l Both consolldated and separate ba5Is If "Yes," to lIne 2a or 2b, does the organIzatIon have a commIttee that assumes for overSIght of the audIt, reVIew, or compIIatIon of Its fInanCIal statements and selectIon of an Independent accountant? If the organIzatIon changed eIther Its overSIght process or selectIon process durIng the tax year, explaIn In Schedule 0 As a result of a federal award, was the organIzatIon reqUIred to undergo an audIt or audIts as set forth In the SIngle AudIt Act and OMB CIrcular If "Yes," dId the organIzatIon undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts? If the organIzatIon dId not undergo the reqUIred audIt or audIts, explaIn why In Schedule 0 and descrIbe any steps taken to undergo such audIts Yes Yes Form 990 (2016) Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: 53-0116293 Name: National Sheriffs Assmcatiori Form 990 (2016) Form 990, Part Line 4a: Contracts Through the research, training, and publications done through these contracts, the Assoaation is able to pass on up?to?date training and Information to sheriffs, and their deputies througout the nation, as well as proVIde a forum for other law enforcement offICIals (LEOs) to exchange their experiences, and ideas on how to make this a safter nation in which to live Form 990, Part Line 4b: Neighborhood Watch Program, trainings, and the buying portal for sheriffs Form 990, Part Line 4c: Annual Conference People attending the conference are given training opportunities to better the education and welfare of sheriffs, their deputies and the public at large regarding law enforcement in the counties in the US Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Com ensated lo ees and Inde ende Contractors rm PE) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related I.) I 11 (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and organizations 3. :7 _5 3.5 MISC) MISC) related below dotted Lzl' ?g '9 rt: 3 organizations line) ill-2E:ff' 113 .I. ff"; u. Harold Eavenson 10 00 PreSIdent 0 00 John Layton 5 00 Vice PreSIdent 0 00 Richard Stanek 5 00 2nd Vice PreSIdent 0 00 Daron Hall 2 00 3rd Vice President 0 00 Carolyn Welsh 2 00 Secretary 0 00 Mahoney 2 00 Treasurer 0 00 Vernon Stanforth 2 00 Sergeant-at-Arms 0 00 Danny Glick 2 00 Immediate Past Pre5ident 0 00 Greg Champagne 2 00 Immediate Past Pre5ident 0 00 Michael Brown 2 00 Board member 0 00 Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Com ensated lo ees and Inde ende Contractors rm PE) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related I.) I 11 (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and organizations 3. :7 _5 3.5 MISC) MISC) related below dotted Lzl' ?g '9 rr: 3 organizations line) #25 E. "Br-::ff' 113 .I. ff"; l? u. Keith Cam 2 00 Board member 0 00 Ira Edwards Jr 2 00 Board member 0 00 Brad Riley 2 00 Board member 0 00 Ronald Spike 2 00 Board member 0 00 William Bohnyak 2 00 Board member 0 00 Jerry Demings 2 00 Board member 0 00 Tim Fuller 2 00 Board member 0 00 Mike Hale 2 00 Board member 0 00 Alex Hodge 2 00 Board member 0 00 Chris Kirk 2 00 Board member 0 00 Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Ertmloyees, and Indep Name and Title endenhCont Average hours per week (list any hours ractors (C) P05ition (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) for related organizations below dotted line) (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099- MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099- MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations Paul Laney Board member Huey Mack Board member Eric Severson Board member Justin Smith Board member Steven Sparrow Board member James Stuart Board member Alex A Underwood Board member Mark Board member Leon Wilmot Board member Larry Emerson Past PreSIdent .Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Com ensated lo ees and Inde ende Contractors PE) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related I.) I 11 (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and organizations 3. :7 _5 3.5 MISC) MISC) related below dotted Lzl' ?g '9 rt: 3 organizations line) ill-2E:ff' 113 .I. ff"; u. John Aubrey 2 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 John Bittick 2 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Cary Bittick 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Johnny Brown 1 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Tommy Ferrell 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Paul Fitzgerald 2 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Jerry Games 1 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Wayne Gay 1 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Richard Germond 00 Past PreSIdent 0 00 A Goad 2 00 Past PreSIdent Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Com ensated lo ees and Inde ende Contractors rm PE) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related I.) I 11 (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and organizations 3. :7 _5 3.5 MISC) MISC) related below dotted Lzl' ?g '9 rt: 3 organizations line) ill-2E:ff' 113 .I. ff"; l? u. Donald Hathaway 1 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Ted Kamatchus 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Aaron Kennard 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Michael Leidholt 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Philip McKelvey 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 James Murphy 1 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 John Pierpont 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Frank Policaro 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 DWIght Radcliff 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Roberts 1 00 0 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Com ensated lo ees and Inde ende Contractors PE) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related I.) ,4 I 11 (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and organizations 3. :7 _5 3.5 MISC) MISC) related below dotted Lzl' ?g '9 rt: 3 organizations line) ill-2E" E. "3:132 ET '2 7-:Ted Sexton Jr 1 00 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Dan Smith 1 00 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Lyle Swenson 00 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Craig Webre 00 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 John Zaruba 00 0 Past PreSIdent 0 00 Jonathan Thompson 35 00 198,752 20,792 Executive DirectorCEO 0 00 Linda FoldVIk 35 00 110,412 35,114 Chief FinanCIal Officer 0 00 Edward Hutchison 35 00 108,365 14,315 Director of Traffic Contracts 0 00 Frederick Wilson 35 00 106,825 32,474 Director of Outreach 0 00 Timothy Woods 35 00 139,941 50,180 Director of Contracts DIVISIO 0 00 Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Emloyees, and Independer?Contractors (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average P05ition (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations from the for related .-, I I '11 (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- organization and organizations 3 3 3,5 9 MISC) MISC) related below dotted '9 rt: 2 3?7 3 organizations lineJohn Thompson 35 00 131,806 48,701 Deputy DirectorCOO 0 00 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493219004158I SCHEDULE (3 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities glorm 990 or 990? For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 2 0 1 6 PComplete if the organization is described below. PAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. PInformation about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to Public Department of the Trensun Internal Rex enue Sen ice Inspection If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then a Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts l-A and Do not complete Part l-C 0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts l-A and below Do not complete Part I-B a Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-A Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part Do not complete Part ll-A If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then 0 Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part Name of the organization National Sheriffs Assmcation Employer identification number 53-0116293 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Prowde a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign actIVIties in Part IV 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this yearcorrection made? Yes No If "Yes," describe in Part IV Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt Function actIVIties Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function actIVIties 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b 4 Did the filing organization fileForm 1120-POL for this year? Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization?s funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, prowde information in Part IV Name Address EIN Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization?s contributions received funds If none, enter and and -0- directly delivered to a separate political organization If none, enter -0- 2 3 4 5 6 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. No 500845 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). Page 2 A Check l:l IF the organizatIon belongs to an affiliated group (and list In Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, Check l:l If the fIlIng organizatIon checked box A and "lImIted control" prOVISIons apply expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures) Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) Filing organIzation's totals Affiliated group totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to Influence publIc opInIon (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to Influence a legislative body (dIrect lobbyIng) Total lobbyIng expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) Other exempt purpose expendItures Total exempt purpose expendItures (add lines 1c and 1d) Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the Followmg table In both columns If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on Ine 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line if) Subtract lIne lg from line 1a If zero or less, enter -0- i Subtract lIne 1f from line 1c If zero or less, enter -0- 1 If there Is an amount other than zero on eIther line lb or lIne 1i, did the organization ?le Form 4720 reporting l:l l:l section 4911 tax for this year? Yes "0 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period calendar year (or ?scal year 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total beginning In) 2a LobbyIng nontaxable amount LobbyIng ceiling amount (150% of lIne 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expendItures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of lIne 2d, column Grassroots lobbyIng expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3 Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). a For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 11 below, prowde In Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying actIVIty Yes No Amount 1 During the year, dId the fIlIng organization attempt to Influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, 1' 2a Including any attempt to influence publIc opInion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Volunteers? PaId staff or management (Include compensation In expenses reported on lines 1c through MedIa advertisements? MaIlIngs to members, legislators, or the public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact WIth legislators, theIr staffs, government offICIals, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, semInars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any Similar means? Other actIVItIes? Total Add lInes 1c through 1i Did the actIVItIes In line 1 cause the organizatIon to be not descrIbed In sectIon 501(c)(3)? If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under sectIon 4912 If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organizatIon managers under sectIon 4912 If the filing organization Incurred a section 4912 tax, dId it file Form 4720 for thIs year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c) (6). 1 2 3 Were substantIally all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? Did the organizatIon make only In-house lobbyIng expenditures of $2,000 or less? Did the organizatIon agree to carry over lobbying and polItical expendItures from the prIor yearPart Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (D) Part line 3, is answered ?Yes." 5 Dues, assessments and SImilar amounts from members SectIon 162(e) nondeducthle lobbyIng and politIcal expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). Current year Carryover from last year Total Aggregate amount reported In section 6033(e)(1)(A) notIces of nondeducthle sectIon 162(e) dues If notices were sent and the amount on We 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portIon of the excess does the organizatIon agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expendIture next year? Taxable amount of lobbyIng and polItical expendItures (see Instructions) 1 2a 2b 2c Supplemental Information the descriptions reqUIred for Part l-A, lIne 1, Part l-B, lIne 4, Part l-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group lIst), Part II-A, lInes 1 and 2 (see instructIons), and Part ll-B, line 1 Also, complete thIs part for any additIonal InformatIon Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 99OEZ) 2016 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - SCHEDULE (Form 990) Department of the Treasun Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No 1545-0047 Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, 2 0 1 6 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Internal Rexenue semce Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization National Sheriffs Assmcation Employer identification number 53-0116293 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year a Donor adVised funds Funds and other accounts Did the organization inform all donors and donor adVisors in writing that the assets held in donor adVIsed funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? l:l Yes l:l No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor adVisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor adVisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermi55ible private benefit? l:l Yes l:l No Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) l:l Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education) l:l Preservation of an historically important land area l:l Protection of natural habitat l:l Preservation of a certified historic structure l:l Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in 2c Number of conservation easements included in achIred after 8/17/06, and not on a historic 2d structure listed in the National Register 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, or terminated by the organization during the tax year Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of Violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? l:l Yes l:l No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforCIng conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqUIrements of section and section l:l Yes l:l No 9 In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization?s finanCIal statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVice, pr0Vide, in Part the text of the footnote to its finanCIal statements that describes these items If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public serVice, prowde the followmg amounts relating to these items Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 (ii)Assets included in Form 990, Part 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets for finanCIal gain, prOVide the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 Assets included in Form 990, Part For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Usmg the organIzatIon's achISItion, accessmn, and other records, check any of the followmg that are a SignIfIcant use of Its collection Items (check all that apply) a l:l Public exhibitIon l:l Loan or exchange programs l:l Scholarly research Other l:l Preservation for future generations 4 a description of the organIzatiori's collections and explain how they further the organization?s exempt purpose In Part 5 During the year, dId the organization so ICIt or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintaIned as part of the organization?s collection? El Yes El No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other Intermediary for contributions or other assets riot Included on Form 990, Part El Yes El No If "Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part and complete the followmg table Amount Beginning balance 1C AddItIons durIng the year 1d Distributions durIng the year 18 EndIng balance 1f 2a Did the organizatIon Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodIal account lIability7 El Yes No If "Yes," explaIn the arrangement In Part Check here If the explanatIon has been prOVIded In Part . . . . . . . . l:l Endowment Funds. Complete If the organIzatIon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Ine 10. (a)Current year (b)PrIor year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back 1a BegInnIng of year balance ContrIbutIons Net Investment earnings, gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expendItures for faCIlitIes and programs AdmInistrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 the estImated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg, column held as Board deSIgnated or quaSI-endowment Permanent endowment TemporarIIy restrIcted endowment The percentages on lInes 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not In the possesSIon of the organizatIon that are held and admInIstered for the organization by Yes No unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i) (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii) If "Yes" on are the related organIzations Isted as reqUIred on Schedule . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe In Part the Intended uses of the organIzation's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete If the or anIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, Me 10. Description of property Cost or other (b)Cost or other (other) (c)Accumulated depreCIatIon (d)Book value (Investment) 1a Land . . . 442,200 442,200 BUIldIngs 1,492,053 1,160,573 331,480 Leasehold Improvements Equ pment . . . 2,381,457 1,402,310 979,147 Other . Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column (cl) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c)) . . 1,752,827 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 3 Investments?Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description of security or category (b)Book (c)Method of valuation (Including name of security) value Cost or end-of-year market value (1)FIrianCIal derivatives (2)Closely-held equity interests (3)Other (A) Total. (Column must equal Falm 990, Part X, col (B) llne 12 Investments?Program Related. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990. Part X. line 13. Description of investment Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value (1)Buy ng Portal 75,275 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (3) (9) Total. (Column must equal F0lm 990, Part X, col (B) llne 13) 75,275 Other Assets. Complete If the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 Description Book value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) llne 15Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line lie or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 1_ Description of liability Book value (1) Federal income taxes Total. (Column must equal Falm 990, Part X, col (B) llne 25) I 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's finanCIal statements that reports the organization's for uncertain tax p05itlons under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here If the text of the footnote has been prowded in Part l:l Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 12a. 1 Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements 1 2 Amounts Included on lIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part lIne 12 a Net unrealized gaIns (losses) on Investments . . . . 2a Donated serVIces and use RecoverIes of prIor year grants . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Add lInes 2a through 2d 2e 3 Subtract lIne 2e from lIne 1 3 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part lIne 12, but not on lIne 1 a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part lIne 7b . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Add lInes 4a and 4b . 4c 5 Total revenue Add ?net; 3 and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, Part I, lIne 12 . . 5 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organIzatIon answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, lIne 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audIted FInanCIal statements 1 2 Amounts Included on lIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, lIne 25 a Donated serVIces and use of faCIlItIes . . . . . . . . . 2a PrIor year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Add lInes 2a through 2d 2e 3 Subtract lIne 2e from lIne 1 3 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX, lIne 25, but not on lIne 1: a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part lIne 7b . . 4a Other (DescrIbe In Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Add lInes 4a and 4b . 4c 5 Total expenses Add lInes 3 and 4c. (ThIs must equal Form 990, Part I, lIne 18 5 Supplemental Information the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, ?ms 3, 5, and 9, Part lInes 1a and 4, Part IV, lInes 1b and 2b, Part V, lIne 4, Part X, lIne 2, Part XI, lInes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde any addItIonal Informatlon Return Reference ExplanatIon Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Page 5 Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule {Form 990) 2016 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAS Filed Data - DLN: 93493219004158I Schedule Compensation Information 0MB No 1545-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pait IV, line 23. Attach to Form 990. Department of the Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to PUbllC Treasury Ins-ection Internal Revenue SerVIce Name of the organization Employer identification number National Sheriffs ASSOication 53-0116293 Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization prowded any of the followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part to prowde any relevant information regarding these items First-class or charter travel Housmg allowance or reSIdence for personal use l? Travel for companions l? Payments for busmess use of personal reSIdence Tax idemnification and gross?up payments Health or club dues or initiation fees l? Discretionary spending account l? Personal serVIces (e maid, chauffeur, chef) Ifany ofthe boxes in line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or prOVI5ion ofall ofthe expenses described above? If"No," complete Part to explain 1b 2 Did the organization reqUIre substantiation prior to reimbursmg or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? 2 3 Indicate which, if any, of the followmg the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part l? Compensation committee l? Written employment contract l? Independent compensation consultant l? Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la With respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Receive a severance payment or change?of?control payment? 4a PartICIpate in, or recewe payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b PartICIpate in, or receive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? 4c If"Yes" to any of lines 4a?c, list the persons and prowde the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? 5a No Any related organization? 5b No If"Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of a The organization? 6a No Any related organization? 6b No If"Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization prowde any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If"Yes," describe in Part 7 No 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 If"Yes," describe in Part 8 No 9 If"Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 9 For Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. at 50 5 3T Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduleJ (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each indiVidual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any ihdiViduals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note.The sum ofcolumns for each listed indiVidual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that indiVidual (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in (H) (in) other deferred benefits column(B) reported (I) com Bonus 8i incentive Other reportable compensation as deferred on prior compensation compensation Form 990 1 Jonathan Thompson 198,752 20 792 219 544 ExecutiveDirectorCEO (ii) 2 Timothy 139,941 24,000 26,180 190,121 Director of Contracts DiVision (ii) 3 John Thompson - 131,806 23 621 25 080 180 507 DeputyDirectorCOO (I) (ii) Schedule (Form 990) 2015 ScheduleJ(F0rm990)2015 Page3 Supplemental Information Prowde the Information, explanation, or descriptions reqLJIred for Part 1, lines 1aand for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2015 Iefile GRAPHIC print - Do NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990- El) Department of the Trensun . OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2 0 1 6 Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Open to PUbliC Inspection A In Name of the organlzatlon Natlonal Sheriffs Assmcatlon 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Employer identification number 53-0116293 Return Reference Explanatlon stockholder classes and Part VI Me 6 Members or The Assomatlon has members who vote for the board members, of?cers and approve or reject any proposed by laws changes 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference Member Assomatlon members vote for the board members and the officers of the Assomatlon election for additional members Part VI IIne 7a 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation Governing body deCISlonS Part VI Ilne 7b Assomatlon members approve any Increase In dues, and any proposed changes to the by laws 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference Form 990 The tax return is reVIewed by the Deputy Director and the CFO before it IS sent to the Exe governing cutive Director The Executive Director reVIews the tax return before Signing it No reVIe body reVIew was conducted or Will conducted The Board of Directors has given that reVIew authority Part VI line to the Executive Director 11 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation Conflict of Interest policy compliance Part VI Ilne 12c At least tWIce a year, management reminds all board members of the conflict of Interest p0 IIcy and asks If there are have been any changes smce the last form each person ou and signed 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference CEO The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reVIews the Executive Directors contract executive each year and makes any recommendations to the full Board of Directors The Executive Com director top mittee and the full Board of Directors reVIews the full budget for the Assomation each ye management ar and votes on the salaries, in total, of all employees of the Assomation comp Part VI line 15a 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference Governing Part VI, Section C, line 19NSA makes Information available to the public upon request Documents are made available to public documents upon request etc available to public Part VI line 19 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information serVIces not listed on prior year return Part line 2 Return Explanation Reference Significant Part line 2, new serwces, and Part VI, line 16aDuring the Tax year, 2016. the ASSOCI program ation undertook an internet based buying portal prOJect to enable its sheriff member offic es to purchase items while gomg out to bid automatically And to enable NSA to prowde no or low cost training to its member sheriffs and their deputies 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference LIst of other Other Professmnal fees TOTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL Instructors for classes and fees for contracts 406,945 406,945 -0-Medla Support and Outreach 573,561 364,760 208,801 Research ne serVIces laws 181,485 -0- 181,485Edlt magazrne and support websrte 195,559 -0- 1,357 expenses .550 771,705 585,845 Part IX line 119 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - SCHEDULE (Form 990) Attach to Form 990. Department of the Trensun Internal Re\ enue Sen ice Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. OMB No 1545-0047 Information about Schedule (Form 990) and its instructions is at Open to Public 2016 Ins nection Name of the organization National Sheriffs Assmcation Employer identification number 53-0116293 Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (C) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Primary actiVity Legal domICIle (state Total income End-of-year assets Direct controlling or foreign country) entity Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year. (c (9) Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary actiwty Legal domICIle (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 512(b) or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity (13) controlled entity? Yes No (1)Nationa Sheriffs Educational Foun VA 501 3 10 National Sheriffs Yes 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 52-1100429 Assouation For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50135Y Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 2 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (C) (9) (I) Name, address, and EIN of Primary Legal Direct Predominant Share of Share of Disproprtionate Code V-UBI General or Percentage related organization actIVIty dOm C le controlling income(re ated, total Income end-of-year allocations? amount in box managing ownership (state entity unrelated, assets 20 of partner? or excluded from Schedule K-l foreign tax under (Form 1065) country) sections 512? 514) Yes No Yes No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. a (C) (I) Name, address, and EIN of Primary actIVIty Legal Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of end?of? Percentage Section 512(b) related organization d0m C le entity (C corp, corp, income year ownership (13) controlled (state or foreign or trust) assets entity? country) Yes No (1)Nationa SerVIce Assomates Inc VA National Sheriffs Corp 100 100 100 000 Yes 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 54?1404370 Assoaation Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed In Parts II, or IV of this schedule Yes N0 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the fo 0Wing transactions With one or more related organizations listed In Parts a Receipt of interest, (ii)annUIties, royalties, or(iv) rent from a controlled entity . 18 Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . 1'3 Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . 1C Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) 1d Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) 1e DiVidends from related organization(s) if 9 Sale of assets to related organization(s) . 19 Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . 1'1 i Exchange of assets With related organization(s) . 1i Lease of faculties, eqUIpment, or other assets to related organization(s) 1i Lease of faCIlities, eqUIpment, or other assets from related organization(s) . 1k Performance of serVIces or membership or fundraismg SOIICItations for related organization(s) 1' Performance of serVIces or membership or fundraismg by related organization(s) 1m Sharing of faCIlities, eqUIpment, mailing lists, or other assets With related organization(s) . 1n 0 Sharing of paid employees With related organization(s) . 10 Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . 1p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . 1Cl Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . 1r 5 Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . 15 2 If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on Who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds Name of related organization Transaction type (C) Amount involved Method of determining amount involved (1)Nationa Sheriffs Educational Foun 55,000 Based on receipts from members (2)Nationa Sheriffs Educational Foun 68,000 Based on receipts from members and other (3)Nationa SerVIce Assoaates Inc 173,033 Based on costs incurred by NSA for Co Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 4 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Prowde the followmg Information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its actIVIties (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclu5ion for certain investment partnerships a Name, address, and EIN of entity Primary actiwty (C) Legal domICIle (state or foreign country) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512- 514) (8) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations? Yes No Share of total income (9) hare of end?of?year assets Disproprtionate allocations? Yes No (I) Code amount in box of Schedule K-l (Form 1065) (R) General or Percentage managing ownership partner? Yes No Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Schedule (Form 990) 2016 Page 5 Supplemental Information Prowde additional Information for responses to questions on Schedule (see instructions) Schedule (Form 9903 2016