How is your donation used?

Josephine County Search and Rescue is a volunteer based organization.  The majority of funds are provided through community member donations and through fundraising. FOS is also awarded grants from various sources. Funds are raised by the non-profit, Friends of Josephine County Search and Rescue. 

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The mission of the Friends of Josephine County Search and Rescue is to raise money for JoCoSAR. Friends of Josephine County Search and Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations to the SAR Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Friends of Josephine County Search and Rescue's tax EIN is: 31-1082256. 

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Donations to Friends of Josephine County Search and Rescue are used in a variety of ways. Below are some ways in which 2022 donations were utilized:

• First Aid Supplies

• Rappelling and safety equipment

• Side by side snow team vehicle

• Training

• K-9 helicopter rappelling harness

• Vehicle tires and maintenance 

• Supplies for the UAV team

• Dive Equipment