Mission
GCSAR is an all-volunteer organization serving Grand County, Colorado, since 1985. Their primary objective is to provide emergency search and rescue services across all four seasons. With a trained team and specialized equipment, they respond to a variety of emergencies while also promoting safety and outdoor education in the community.
Basic Information
Founded in
1987
EIN
84-1468868
Total Assets
$497 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
A community-centric golf tournament supporting GCSAR's funding and awareness efforts.
Stella Gives Back Benefit Concert
A concert event that raised awareness and funds for GCSAR.

4th Annual Backcountry Beacon Bash
An event focused on avalanche education and community fundraising.
Impact Stats
Number of Missions
Missions Conducted in 2023
GCSAR successfully conducted 76 rescue missions.
Number of Lives Saved
Lives Saved
The team saved a total of 7 lives during their rescue missions.
Number of Recoveries
Individuals Recovered
GCSAR successfully recovered 5 individuals.
Past Events
Annual Golf Tournament
September 10, 2023
The Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser supports GCSAR operations and community awareness.
Stella Gives Back Benefit Concert
August 13, 2022
The Stella Gives Back benefit concert was organized in honor of a rescued dog to support GCSAR.
Grand County + Colorado Gives Day
December 7, 2021
The Grand County Gives Day saw numerous nonprofits working in concert for joint fundraising efforts.
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with GCSAR
Join GCSAR to help with search and rescue operations.
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
54
58
/100
Program Expense Ratio
97.92%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1019
18
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.382
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 292.8K | 77.30% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 486 | 0.13% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 22.76K | 6.01% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 378.8K | 100.00% |
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