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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0366640

FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE

Tax-exempt · N LAS VEGAS, NV 89032

Financials

$424K$93K2023$32K$210K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$31,972$210,161-$178,189$188,063$3,834$184,229
December 31, 2023990$424,042$92,824$331,218$460,042$97,624$362,418
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,975
Investment income
$7,492
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,505

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,325
Other expenses
$201,836
Program services (functional)
$198,813

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$460,042
Total assets, end of year
$188,063
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,834
Net assets, end of year
$184,229
Cash, savings and investments
$180,108
Gross receipts
$31,972

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MANUEL LEMUSPresident5$0
ROSS SEIBELVice President1$0
KRISTIN JANICESecretary1$0
MICHAEL TYTreasurer5$0
ADAM BATHELMESSMEMBER-AT-LARGE1$0
RAYMOND SCHLAFFMEMBER-AT-LARGE1$0
RANDY BOYNTONMEMBER-AT-LARGE1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MANUEL LEMUSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ROSS SEIBELVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KRISTIN JANICESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WILLIAM FENTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SHAWN BUNTINGMEMBER-AT-LA
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3600 THUNDER BIRD FIELD RD, N LAS VEGAS, NV 89032-4303
In care of
% BILL A CASSELL SEC-TREAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
3600 Thunderbird field rd, North Las Vegas NV 89032
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Michael Ty, 3512 Liviana Glen Ave, Henderson NV 89044
Signed the 990-EZ
MICHAEL TY, Treasurer
Phone
(702) 340-2260
Return prepared by
GILMORE & GILMORE CPAS PC

Mission

THE LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT SEARCH & RESCUE UNIT IS AN ORGANIZATION OF PAID AND NON-PAID PREOFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES THROUGH RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, AND SAFETY EDUCATION.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LVMPD SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT WAS FORMED IN 1986 TO PROVIDE A TECHNICAL RESCUE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF LAS VEGAS, NV. THE UNIT IS ON CALL 24 HOURS A DAY AND RESPONDS TO OVER 8,000 SQUARE MILES OF MOUNTAINOUS DESERT TERRAIN IN CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA. ALL MEMBERS HAVE COMPLETED EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN SUCH SKILLS AS HIGH ANGLE ROPE RESCUE, HELICOPTER OPERATIONS, DESERT SURVIVAL, TRACKING, LAND NAVIGATION, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, AND MANY OTHERS. THE UNIT OPERATES BY COMBINING SEVERAL HIGHLY SPECIALIZED GROUPS TO COMPLETE ITS MISSION. THESE GROUPS INCLUDE PAID POLICE OFFICERS, HELICOPTER SUPPORT, AND UNPAID VOLUNTEERS.
    Expenses $198,813

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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-0366640
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Michael Ty
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Michael Ty
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$31,972$210,161$188,063XML
990December 2023$424,042$92,824$460,042XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: BILLY FENTON
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: BILLY FENTON
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: ADAM TOMCZYK
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 88-0366640).

Questions about FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE is 88-0366640.
Is FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF METRO 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 FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE?
The 990-N for 2025 names Michael Ty.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,972, expenses of $210,161 and total assets of $188,063 at year end.

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