FAQ - Search and Rescue International
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Is Search and Rescue International a US government recognized 501(c)3 organization?
Yes, and have been since 2015.
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Is my donation taxable even if I give by credit card?
Yes, but we are charged anywhere between 2 ½%-3 ½%. So, some of your donation goes toward the credit card transaction fee.
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Will I get an itemized listing of my donations at the beginning of the following year?
Yes, those are mailed out at the end of January the following year.
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Can I correspond with the missionaries?
Absolutely, because of persecution in some areas, we do not place their private information on the website. You can request a password to the “Members Only” tab.
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How much of my money actually goes to the missionaries?
Depending on how you pay, anywhere between 93%-99% goes directly to the missionary. Factored into that is other administrative costs.
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Can I get specific information on a monthly or quarterly basis of the work being done?
Yes, we send out a monthly “vital statistics” report on the work in India. This can be found in the “Member Only” tab. We will get you an ID and Password at your request.
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Can I speak to someone on the board?
Yes, our email addresses are on our bio page, and just drop us an email with your phone number and we’ll give you a call.