Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sierra Madre, California, registered in 1969, with $176,407 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$176K
▲ 25.4% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$107K
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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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 Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team: 175 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $82K (FY2011) to $176K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
39.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$1.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,407▲25.4% | $107,388▼16.2% | $1,563,951▲4.1% | $1,587,438▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $140,638▼44.3% | $128,200▼25.9% | $1,502,140▲0.8% | $1,523,473▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $252,582▲41.7% | $172,911▲77.3% | $1,489,702▲7.5% | $1,501,570▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $178,250▼73.9% | $97,535▲40.1% | $1,386,284▲4.0% | $1,390,734▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $682,099▲674% | $69,621▲5.5% | $1,332,617▲94.1% | $1,343,423▲92.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $88,143▲16.2% | $65,995▲13.0% | $686,693▲3.3% | $696,360▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $75,865▼60.8% | $58,426▼31.6% | $664,545▲2.7% | $668,995▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $193,581▲15.4% | $85,426▼8.1% | $647,106▲23.3% | $651,556▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $167,741▲45.9% | $92,975▲14.9% | $524,962▲16.6% | $525,862▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,983▲36.6% | $80,897▲6.4% | $450,196▲8.2% | $450,996▲7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $84,176▲14.6% | $76,014▼16.9% | $416,110▲2.0% | $418,110▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $73,480▲8.2% | $91,469▲30.1% | $407,948▼4.2% | $419,420▼3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $67,905▼17.6% | $70,326▼44.6% | $425,937▼0.6% | $432,230▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $82,361 | $126,847 | $428,358 | $434,651 | 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.
4 grants to Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team totaling $138K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Los angeles county wildfires repsonse | 2024 | $105,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $18,941 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $8,677 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $5,500 |
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Data for Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team (EIN 95-6095581) 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.