Kittitas County Search & Rescue
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kittitas County Search & Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ellensburg, Washington, registered in 1995, with $100,715 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1494, Ellensburg, WA, 98926 EIN 91-1671424 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$101K
▲ 330.9% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$216K
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.
B
—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 Kittitas County Search & Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating60 mo reserves · +57% 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 Kittitas County Search & Rescue: 60 mo reserves · +57% margin earns a B+ 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 Kittitas County Search & Rescue— 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 Kittitas County Search & Rescue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1494, Ellensburg, WA, 98926
- City
- Ellensburg
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97K (FY2013) to $101K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
57.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$216K
Net assets
$216K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,715▲331% | $42,954▼48.9% | $215,688▲36.6% | $215,688▲36.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $23,372▼70.5% | $84,074▲102% | $157,927▼27.8% | $157,927▼27.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $79,223▲17.0% | $41,656▲8.4% | $218,629▲20.7% | $218,629▲20.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $67,720▲17.3% | $38,417▲37.8% | $181,062▲19.3% | $181,062▲19.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $57,711▲27.0% | $27,871▲71.7% | $151,759▲24.5% | $151,759▲24.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $45,426▼27.6% | $16,230▼68.8% | $121,919▲31.5% | $121,919▲31.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $62,779▲50.0% | $52,041▼57.4% | $92,723▲39.2% | $92,723▲39.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $41,857▼16.5% | $122,297▲1959% | $66,592▼54.7% | $66,592▼54.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $50,105▼48.2% | $5,939▼91.4% | $147,032▲69.8% | $147,032▲63.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $96,693 | $69,310 | $86,586 | $90,086 | 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 · $10K total
1 grant to Kittitas County Search & Rescue totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kittitas County Search & Rescue a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kittitas County Search & Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1671424, based in Ellensburg, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kittitas County Search & Rescue's EIN?
- Kittitas County Search & Rescue's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1671424.
- How much revenue does Kittitas County Search & Rescue report?
- Kittitas County Search & Rescue reported $100,715 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kittitas County Search & Rescue have?
- CharityIndex grades Kittitas County Search & Rescue B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kittitas County Search & Rescue (EIN 91-1671424) 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.