Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Poncha Spgs, Colorado, registered in 2009, with $36,749 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 313, Poncha Spgs, CO, 81242 EIN 84-0699056 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$37K
▼ 52.8% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54K
Net assets
$254K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating57 mo reserves · -46% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south: 57 mo reserves · -46% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 313, Poncha Spgs, CO, 81242
- City
- Poncha Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2010) to $37K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $254K
Operating margin
-45.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$254K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$254K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,749▼52.8% | $53,560▼21.0% | $253,890▼6.2% | $253,890▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $77,808▲4.3% | $67,830▲92.9% | $270,701▲3.8% | $270,701▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $74,632▼13.9% | $35,170▲53.5% | $260,723▲17.8% | $260,723▲17.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $86,725▲56.4% | $22,918▼2.9% | $221,261▲123% | $221,261▲123% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $55,467▲140% | $23,614▲61.7% | $99,146▲45.3% | $99,146▲45.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $23,093▼6.7% | $14,606▲13.5% | $68,221▲14.2% | $68,221▲14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $24,745 | $12,874 | $59,734 | $59,734 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5,100 total
1 grant to Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south totaling $5,100, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0699056, based in Poncha Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south's EIN?
- Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0699056.
- How much revenue does Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south report?
- Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south reported $36,749 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south have?
- CharityIndex grades Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chaffee County Search and Rescue-south (EIN 84-0699056) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.