Charitable Organizations



                                         SARASOTA SHERIFF EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND, INC.   
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Sarasota Sheriff Employee Relief Fund, also known as SSERF, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity that operates exclusively for the charitable purpose of providing relief to current employees of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) who have encountered unexpected emergencies, hardships, or situations resulting from a natural disaster. The charity raises money through employee and community donations as well as events.

Registration – CH81329, EIN - 41-2557207

"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com




                                            SHERIFF'S OFFICE DONATION ASSISTANCE FUND, INC.
                                                                                     (SODA Fund)

The purpose and objectives of this organization shall be to maintain the highest levels of education, professionalism, and integrity; to help the public at large better understand the role and any concerns of law enforcement; to maintain positive public relations between law enforcement personnel and the public; to conduct educational forums, workshops, and other similar programs for the benefit and welfare of the public at large; to maintain a high level of ethical conduct on the part of all deputies; to provide law enforcement with additional tools, training, equipment, and resources to combat crime and promote public safety; to oversee the investment and administration of donations from persons, corporations, and other philanthropic organizations; to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, the State of Florida, and Sarasota County; and to do all things necessary or incidental to the foregoing.  

When making your donation, if you wish to direct your funds to one or more of these departments below, please specify how you wish to distribute your donation in the Special Instructions area of the PayPal donation form.

Agricultural Unit                                                            Honor Guard
Animal Services Section                                               Hostage Negotiation
Aviation Section                                                             K-9 Unit
Community Services                                                     Marine Unit
Crime Prevention                                                          Mounted Patrol
DIVE Unit                                                                         SWAT
Emergency Response Team                                        Special Traffic Area Response (STAR)
Fugitive Apprehension Unit                                         Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Hazardous Devices Unit                                               Miscellaneous Equipment
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)                               
                                                                                                             
Registration – CH83773, EIN – 42-2871141

"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com