Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nevada City, California, registered in 1996, with $240,748 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA, 95959 EIN 68-0363053 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2025)
$241K
▲ 70.5% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2025)
$188K
Net assets
$439K
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 Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc— 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 rating28 mo reserves · +22% 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 Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc: 28 mo reserves · +22% 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 Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc— 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 Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA, 95959
- City
- Nevada City
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Disaster Preparedness & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61K (FY2016) to $241K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $439K
Operating margin
21.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$439K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$439K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,748▲70.5% | $188,187▲60.2% | $438,717▲27.7% | $438,717▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2024 | $141,208 | $117,464▼0.8% | $343,633▲14.2% | $343,633▲14.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $141,218▼0.1% | $118,410▼13.5% | $300,898▲8.2% | $301,198▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $141,292▼11.0% | $136,826▲158% | $278,090▲1.6% | $278,390▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $158,789▲103% | $53,044▲1.8% | $273,624▲63.0% | $273,924▲62.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $78,266▼31.5% | $52,126▼37.3% | $167,879▲26.6% | $168,179▲26.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $114,198▲41.0% | $83,082▼3.2% | $132,623▲18.6% | $132,923▲18.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $80,987▲46.0% | $85,822▲66.8% | $111,799▼4.1% | $111,799▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $55,470▼9.0% | $51,457▲33.1% | $116,634▲3.6% | $116,634▲3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $60,957 | $38,658 | $112,621 | $112,621 | 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 · $104K total
5 grants to Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc totaling $104K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Search & rescue support | 2024 | $49,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Donation-jeffery todd burget family trust | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Donation-jeffrey todd burget family trust | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Public/society benefit | 2019 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0363053, based in Nevada City, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc's EIN?
- Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0363053.
- How much revenue does Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc report?
- Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc reported $240,748 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nevada County Sheriffs Search & Rescue Inc (EIN 68-0363053) 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.