The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc
Providing and/or coordinating search and rescue resources when requested By county sheriffs and others responsible for search and rescue in the state of Colorado. Serving as a forum in which member search and rescue organizations can meet, exchange ideas and share best practices. Providing educational opportunities for the search and rescue community. Advocating for the Colorado search and rescue community. Providing public backcountry safety education.
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc at a glance
In short: The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc reported $50K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $50,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $199,264
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $230,219
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $16,865
- +512.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $243,487
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $55K (2021). In 2024 it reported $50K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teller County Search and Rescue | For Medical Equipment | $10,000 |
| Custer County Search and Rescue | For Avalanche Transceivers and Avalanche Training | $8,000 |
| Park County Search and Rescue | For Hard Shell Jackets | $7,000 |
| Fremont Search and Rescue | for hard shell jackets/helmets/harnesses | $6,000 |
| Upper San Juan Search and Rescue | 2 DTR Radioes | $6,000 |
| Front Range Rescue Dogs | Veterinary Expenses for Search Canines | $6,000 |
| Arapahoe Rescue Patrol | For EMS Supplies and Truck Outfitting | $6,000 |
| Western Mountain Rescue Team | For Tracked ATV | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,264 | $230,219 | $243,487 | $50,000 | Total only | $16,865 |
| 2023 | $205,494 | $153,524 | $182,576 | — | — | $2,752 |
| 2022 | $212,325 | $184,892 | $170,414 | — | — | $-11,420 |
| 2021 | $216,275 | $135,773 | $130,965 | $55,000 | 8 | $19,483 |
| 2020 | $213,618 | $102,522 | $84,051 | — | — | $8,215 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $50K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc is led by Jeff Sparhawk, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Sparhawk
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Ben Wilson
President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Donovan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Zuker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Agnew
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xavier Lemon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Reller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Keesling
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Carney
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ron Corkish (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Woodward (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Ryan White (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Wiley (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Pat Caulfield (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Erik Niemeyer (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Curt Honcharik (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Foley (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Slough (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Jeff Sparhawk (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc
How much does The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc give each year?
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc reported $50K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc?
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc reported $199K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What is The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc's EIN?
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0995409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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