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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8225445

CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE

Tax-exempt · ORINDA, CA 94563

Financials

$50K$32K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$50,088$31,605$18,483$83,106$0$83,106
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$50,088
Membership dues
$19,804
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$31,605

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$52,711
Total assets, end of year
$83,106
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$83,106
Gross receipts
$50,088
Employees
0
Volunteers
125
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
CA

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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike DovePresident
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
21C ORINDA WAY BOX 205, ORINDA, CA 94563-2534
In care of
% PETER ROCKWELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
205 DE ANZA BLVDBOX 30, SAN MATEO CA 944023989
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Terry Ayers, 12 Woodcrest Road, Orinda, CA 94563
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Wesley Ayers, 12 WOODCREST RD, ORINDA CA 94563
Signed the 990
Terry Ayers, Controller
Phone
(925) 998-6467

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-8225445 or by the name CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

California Search and Rescue (CalSAR) is a volunteer search and rescue team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are deployed as mutual aid to help other counties and SAR organizations throughout California at the direction of the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).CalSAR's purpose is dedicated to serving as a well-equipped response team for search and rescue emergencies under the jurisdiction of Cal OES as well as performing other acts beneficial to the community. These efforts reflect our commitment to enhancing community safety and well-being. CalSAR is also a charter member of the Bay Area Search & Rescue Council and serves as a SAR and training resource.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • California Search and Rescue (CalSAR) is a volunteer search and rescue team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are deployed as mutual aid to help other counties and SAR organizations throughout California at the direction of the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).CalSAR's purpose is dedicated to serving as a well-equipped response team for search and rescue emergencies under the jurisdiction of Cal OES as well as performing other acts beneficial to the community. These efforts reflect our commitment to enhancing community safety and well-being. CalSAR is also a charter member of the Bay Area Search & Rescue Council and serves as a SAR and training resource.
    Expenses $31,605 · grants $30,285 · revenue $19,803

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8225445
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$50,088$31,605$83,106XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Wesley Ayers
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Jason Porto
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jason Porto
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Stephen Scheiman
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Robert Dean Gleason
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 20-8225445).

Questions about CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE is 20-8225445.
Is CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND 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 CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names Terry Ayers.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA SEARCH AND RESCUE have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $50,088, expenses of $31,605 and total assets of $83,106 at year end.

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