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COMPASSION IS ACTION
Maintaining a volunteer search and rescue team is cheap on salaries but running effective operations requires significant funding. Over 50% of our budget comes from generous donations.
Your tax-deductible contribution to El Dorado SAR Council (ESARC), our 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID: 68-0097526), helps us provide essential training and rescue equipment for our volunteers. Every donation, big or small, makes a real impact.
100% of your donation will directly impact our ability to:
Respond to Emergencies: Fund rapid deployment to incidents, including air, swift water, mountain, wildfire, and flood rescues.
Maintain Essential Equipment: Purchase and maintain critical gear like ropes, harnesses, rescue litters, GPS devices, and medical kits.
Cover Operational Costs: Fund vehicle maintenance, insurance premiums, fuel, communication systems, and other operational expenses.
Thank you for considering a donation to El Dorado Search and Rescue. Together, let's make a difference.
GENERAL FUND
Send checks to:
El Dorado Search & Rescue
PO Box 721
Placerville, CA 95667
or click Donate to pay by credit or debit card
TAHOE TEAM
Send checks to:
ESARC - Tahoe Team
1360 Johnson Blvd, Suite 100
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
or click Donate to pay by credit or debit card
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT EDSAR
We rely heavily on grants to have a lasting impact to ensure our vital services reach those in need.
 We gratefully accept donations from retailers for rescue vehicles, drones, equipment, and more.
Discounts help our volunteers and teams afford essential safety gear for search and rescue missions.
Become a Title or Bar Sponsor of our annual Crab Feed Fundraiser or donate raffle and auction prizes for recognition.
Join EDSAR and become a trained volunteer to help directly with our life-saving missions or administrative tasks.