Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Rafael, California, registered in 2000, with $193,027 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1600 Los Gamos Dr Ste 200, San Rafael, CA, 94903 EIN 68-0442928 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$193K
▲ 20.6% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2023)
$95K
Net assets
$366K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · +51% 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 Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit: 46 mo reserves · +51% margin earns a A 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 Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit— 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 Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1600 Los Gamos Dr Ste 200, San Rafael, CA, 94903
- City
- San Rafael
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161K (FY2019) to $193K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $366K
Operating margin
50.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$366K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$366K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $193,027▲20.6% | $95,391▲2.8% | $365,857▲36.4% | $365,857▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $160,111▼18.9% | $92,752▼41.6% | $268,221▲33.5% | $268,221▲33.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $197,473▼5.5% | $158,762▼16.3% | $200,862▲23.9% | $200,862▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $209,064▲30.2% | $189,707▲35.8% | $162,151▲13.6% | $162,151▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $160,552 | $139,710 | $142,794 | $147,462 | 990 |
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 · $565K total
36 grants to Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit totaling $565K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Search & rescue support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public safety | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,062 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $56,630 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $20,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,189 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $18,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $13,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,450 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public safety | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0442928, based in San Rafael, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit's EIN?
- Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0442928.
- How much revenue does Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit report?
- Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit reported $193,027 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit have?
- CharityIndex grades Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Marin County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit (EIN 68-0442928) 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.