DONATE AND HELP

COMPASSION IS ACTION

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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:

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

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GRANT FUNDING

We rely heavily on grants to have a lasting impact to ensure our vital services reach those in need.

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EQUIPMENT DONATIONS

 We gratefully accept donations from retailers for rescue vehicles, drones, equipment, and more.

Various outdoor equipment and gear used by El Dorado Search and Rescue

DISCOUNTS

Discounts help our volunteers and teams afford essential safety gear for search and rescue missions.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Become a Title or Bar Sponsor of our annual Crab Feed Fundraiser or donate raffle and auction prizes for recognition.

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VOLUNTEER

Join EDSAR and become a trained volunteer to help directly with our life-saving missions or administrative tasks.