FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM FENTON

Phone

7023402260

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF METRO SEARCH AND RESCUE, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $424K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 1975% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $331K, a strong 78% operating margin.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $92,227

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 INCLUDING PAID POLICE OFFICERS, HELICOPTER SUPPORT, AND UNPAID VOLUNTEERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $416,450

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $7,590

TOTAL REVENUE $424,042

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $92,227

Other Expenses $92,824

TOTAL EXPENSES $92,824

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$424,042	$20,431	+19.8%
Expenses	$92,824	$9,408	+8.9%
Net Income	$331,218	$11,023	+29.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MANUEL LEMUS	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS SEIBEL	VICE PRESIDE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN JANICE	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM FENTON	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWN BUNTING	MEMBER-AT-LA	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2023	$424,042	$92,824	$460,042	$331,218