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Chicago French Bulldog Rescue Inc NFP

EIN 26-1885995 · Naperville, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND RE-HOME FRENCH BULLDOGS AND OTHER BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS IN NEED FORM COMMERCIAL BREEDING KENNELS, IMPORT BROKERS, PUBLIC SHELTERS, PRIVATE RESCUE GROUPS, OWNERS OR GOOD SAMARITANS IN THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA. SCREENS APPLICANTS FOR PLACEMENT OF DOGS INTO NEW HOMES. PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP RESCUE DOG ADOPTERS, DOG OWNERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC ADDRESS HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AS WELL AS TRAINING. PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT FRENCH BULLDOG BREED SPECIFIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, CARE REQUIREMENTS, AND INSIGHT INTO THE FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL COMMITMENT NECESSARY TO PROPERLY CARE FOR FRENCH BULLDOGS. HOSTS FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO EDUCATE AND RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERFED TO CREATE A MORE INFOMRED, SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FRENCH BULLDOGS AND ALL DOGS.

Income
$221,566
Spending
$240,349
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
215
Highest pay
$30,000, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $220,178 spent. RESCUED, REHABILIATED AND REHOMED DOGS IN NEED IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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