Coconino County Sheriffs Search and Rescue Flagstaff Unit Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To assist the Sheriff of Coconino County in search and rescue missions, disasters, catastrophes or emergencies, community service; to render aid to law enforcement personnel, government agencies, or persons in difficulty as authorized by the Sheriff. To maintain a membership with skills and abilities to safely render aforementioned assistance in Coconino County or other counties of the State of Arizona and beyond as required by the Sheriff. The organization conducted 125 search and rescue missions during 2025.
- Income
- $101,401
- Spending
- $289,184
- Reserves
- 5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $249,205 spent. The organization has raised funds to purchase a purpose build off-road capable rescue truck which can reach remote incident sites and provide organized efficient storage of criticial rescue equipment. The truck was delivered in October 2025 and has been fitted with various communications devices and equipment. Members are training on using the truck and its related equipment.
- $10,270 spent. The organization conducts numberous training programs to prepare its members to conduct safe, efficient search and rescue operations. Most of the training is led by volunteer members. Trainings include winter vehicle operations, winter survival, personal safety and fitness, map and compass, GPS, tracking, communications and technology, wildfire safety and evacuation, search tactics and litter carry, wilderness first aid, trailer operationsa and towing, alternative night navigation, water safety and small boat operations, ATV and UTV operations among others.
- $1,629 spent. The organization conducts a Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) program. Since 2016 a total of 26,900 children and adults in schools and public and private events have been instructed through the program. The goal of the program is to teach people how to respond to being lost or disoriented in an outdoor setting.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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