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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0522547

DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE

Tax-exempt · LIBBY, MT 59923

Financials

$144K$34K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$143,774$33,820$109,954$109,954$0$109,954
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$143,761
of which government grants
$143,761
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$7,173
Program services (functional)
$33,820

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$109,954
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$109,954
Net assets without donor restrictions
$109,954
Gross receipts
$143,774
Employees
0

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VALERIE ALBERTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
3$0
JON OBSTPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
EMILY PAULEYSECRETARY
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 CITY SERVICE ROAD, LIBBY, MT 59923-0000
In care of
% SUSAN AGUE
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
301 CITY SERVICE ROAD, LIBBY MT 59923
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JON OBST, PO BOX 1552, LIBBY, MT 59923
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
ESPERANZA PEIFER, 301 CITY SERVICE RD, LIBBY MT 59923
Signed the 990
JON OBST, PRESIDENT
Phone
(406) 253-1036
Return prepared by
EATON'S INCOME TAX SERVICES

Mission

PROVIDE DEDICATED SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY ENSURING SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRESS. COMMITTED TO TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS IN USING ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY, PROVEN TACTICS AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION TO LOCATE, ASSIST AND RECOVER THOSE IN NEED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESPONDED TO CALLS INVOLVING BACKCOUNTRY RESCUE OF HIKERS AND HUNTERS INVOLVING ATVS, RADIOS, TRUCKS, FIRST AID SUPPLIES, AND LITTER TO TRANSPORT SUBJECTS. RESPONSED TO WATER CALLS INVOLVING DEPLOYMENT OF TWO BOATS, PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS, AND RADIOS. ALL INCLUDES COUNTLESS HOURS PERSONNEL PUT IN TO DO THEIR BEST TO HELP THE PUBLIC IN A SAFE MANNER.
  • RESPONDED TO CALLS INVOLVING BACKCOUNTRY RESCUE OF HIKERS AND HUNTERS INVOLVING ATVS, RADIOS, TRUCKS, FIRST AID SUPPLIES, AND LITTER TO TRANSPORT SUBJECTS. RESPONSED TO WATER CALLS INVOLVING DEPLOYMENT OF TWO BOATS, PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS, AND RADIOS. ALL INCLUDES COUNTLESS HOURS PERSONNEL PUT IN TO DO THEIR BEST TO HELP THE PUBLIC IN A SAFE MANNER.
    Expenses $33,820

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
03-0522547
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$109,954
Income (IRS master file)
$143,774

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$143,774$33,820$109,954XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: ESPERANZA PEIFER
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: ESPERANZA PEIFER
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Esperanza Peifer
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Susan Ague
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Susan Ague
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0522547).

Questions about DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE

What is the EIN of DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE is 03-0522547.
Is DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JON OBST.
Who are the officers and directors of DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DAVID THOMPSON SEARCH & RESCUE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $143,774, expenses of $33,820 and total assets of $109,954 at year end.

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