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Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Inc
PINE, AZ · EIN 942919405 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · trsar.org
revenue
$147K
expenses
$98K
net assets
$401K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

VOLUNTEER SEARCH & RESCUE

profile · synthesized from sources

Tonto Rim Search and Rescue (TRSAR) is an all-volunteer, self-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides search and rescue services under the direction of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Operating for over 60 years, TRSAR responds to emergencies such as lost hikers, injuries, and recoveries in the rugged terrain of Gila County and Rim Country, Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Canyon Rescue Team
Conducts canyon rescue operations in dry canyons, streams, and other aquatic environments, including flood response, utilizing specialized training and equipment for technical rescues.
Dive Team
Provides specialized underwater search and rescue services, including underwater search operations, swiftwater dive rescue, and evidence recovery in aquatic environments.
Equine Team
Utilizes horses to traverse diverse landscapes for search operations and rescue missions, especially in remote locations inaccessible by vehicles, and collaborates with other agencies.
Project Lifesaver
Provides rapid response to save lives and reduce potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dementia and other related cognitive conditions, in partnership with Project Lifesaver International.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Wilderness & Technical Search and Rescue 10 activities
    • Canyon and Rope Rescue Operations
      Conducts specialized canyon rescue operations to locate and assist individuals in distress using specialized canyon techniques, including in dry canyons.
    • Equine Search and Rescue Team
      Operates an equine team that specializes in traversing diverse and remote landscapes to locate missing persons or individuals in distress, particularly in areas inaccessible by vehicles.
    • Equine Search and Rescue Team
      Operates an equine team that specializes in traversing diverse landscapes, including remote locations inaccessible by vehicles, to locate missing persons or individuals in distress.
    • Evidence Recovery for Law Enforcement
      Assists law enforcement agencies in recovering and preserving evidence from aquatic environments for criminal investigations and other incidents.
    • Ground Search and Rescue Operations
      Conducts search and rescue operations for lost or injured individuals in various terrains, including snow, forests, mountains, and open fields. This includes responding to over 940 missions in the last 60 years, with 93 missions in 2023 (43 rescues, 37 searches, and 6 recoveries).
    • Ground Search and Rescue Operations
      Conducts search and rescue operations for lost or injured individuals in various terrains, including snow, forests, and mountains, utilizing trained volunteers and specialized skills such as tracking, navigation, and ATV operation. The squad has conducted 2,455 searches over 11 years and responded to over 940 missions in the last 60 years.
    • K9 Search and Rescue Team
      Operates K9 search dog teams that train monthly and have successfully located lost individuals.
    • K9 Search and Rescue Team
      Operates K9 search dog teams that train monthly and have successfully located lost individuals.
    • Specialized Canyon and Water Rescue Operations
      Performs rescue operations in dry canyons, streams, and other aquatic environments, including swiftwater dive rescue in fast-moving rivers and floodwaters, and underwater search operations for missing persons or objects. They also provide rescue and recovery assistance during floods and water-related disasters.
    • Water and Dive Rescue Operations
      Provides rescue and recovery assistance during floods and other water-related disasters, conducts underwater search operations for missing persons or objects, and performs swiftwater dive rescue operations in fast-moving rivers and floodwaters. The organization also assists law enforcement in recovering evidence from aquatic environments.
  • Community Safety Education Programs 2 activities
    • Community Safety Education and Outreach
      Engages with the community through educational programs, demonstrations, and outreach events to promote safety awareness and responsible outdoor recreation.
    • Community Safety Education and Outreach
      Engages with the community through educational programs, demonstrations, and outreach events to promote safety awareness and responsible outdoor recreation.
  • Search and Rescue Volunteer Training 2 activities
    • Volunteer Training and Operational Readiness
      Maintains operational readiness through ongoing member training and team equipment, ensuring volunteers are skilled in areas such as survival, tracking, navigation, rope rescue, ATV operation, First Aid, and CPR.
    • Volunteer Training and Operational Readiness
      Maintains operational readiness through ongoing member training in skills such as survival, tracking, navigation, rope rescue, ATV operation, First Aid, and CPR, and by maintaining team equipment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$147K
Contributions & grants$142K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$98K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$401K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$401K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -18.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • KEN FLICKINGER — DIRECTOR
  • TERRY BRENNEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • TOM EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Foundations Network — Foundations that provide grant funding to support TRSAR operations.
  • Gila County Sheriff’s Office Government — Original founding agency; TRSAR was established by a deputy to assist with civil rescues in the Pine-Strawberry area.
  • Gila County Sheriff’s Office Government — Performs search and rescue operations under the direction of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Gila County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Fills a resource gap for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Grant partners Partner — Organizations or entities that provide grant funding to support TRSAR's mission.
  • Payson Library Partner — Hosts TRSAR General Meetings on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
  • Project Lifesaver International Partner — Provides equipment, training, certification, and support for search and rescue operations targeting individuals with cognitive conditions.
  • emergency medical services Partner — Works closely with emergency medical services to coordinate efforts during search and rescue operations.
  • government entities Government — Works closely with government entities to coordinate efforts during search and rescue operations.
  • law enforcement agencies Partner — Works closely with law enforcement agencies to coordinate efforts during search and rescue operations.
  • local Fire Departments Partner — Fills a resource gap for local Fire Departments.
  • other search and rescue organizations Partner — Works closely with other search and rescue organizations to coordinate efforts during search and rescue operations.