Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Laconia, NH EIN: 84-4329407

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Laconia, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it made $63K in qualifying distributions.

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc at a glance

Total assets
$26,595
+102.0% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$44,956
+201.9% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$63,060
+184.9% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$31,530
+202.8% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Kearsarge

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K1 grant2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hampshire Outdoor Council Kearsarge, NHTerra Tamer Wheel & GPS Units$3,435
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$26,595$44,956$31,530——$63,060
2023$13,169$14,893$10,412——$22,132
2022$8,949$12,635$12,479$3,4351$12,479

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc is led by Kimberly Lesnewski, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kimberly Lesnewski

    President

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Smith

    Vice President

    Treasurer → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Becky Lupien

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Ventresco

    Membership

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Robidoux

    Winter Team

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Bristol

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve

    Kidder

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Anthony Cormier (2022–2023) — At Large
  • Former: Rhonda Reed (2022–2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Steven Kidder (2023) — At Large
  • Former: Stephen Kidder (2022) — At Large
  • Former: Timothy Garthum (2022) — At Large

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc

How large is Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc?

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.

What is Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc?

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Laconia, NH. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc operate?

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc has awarded grants in New Hampshire.

What is Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc's EIN?

Lakes Region Search and Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4329407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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