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Operation North Pole Inc

EIN 27-0868752 · Des Plaines, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS AND PARTIES FOR SICK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE NEW WINTER COATS TO CHILDREN IN NEED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Income
$245,091
Spending
$258,141
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$37,390, president & ceo

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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. $195,590 spent. IN DECEMBER OF 2025 OPERATION NORTH POLE - HOSTED THEIR ANNUAL FANTASY TRIP TO THE NORTH POLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 65 FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD BATTLING A LIFE THREATENING/TERMINAL ILLNESS. THE TRIP INCLUDES AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT A LOCAL HOTEL, A RIDE ON A SPECIAL HOLIDAY THEME WRAPPED UNION PACIFIC METRA COMMUTER TRAIN, A VISIT TO SANTA'S WINTER WONDERLAND, WHICH IS A 28,000 SQ. FT. DECORATED BANQUET FACILITY LOCATED AT THE DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER IN ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS, AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 12 AND YOUNGER IN THE FAMILY. MISSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS - IN 2025 THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH WALGREENS STORES FOR A HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MISSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE INNER CITY OF CHICAGO. THIS MISSION PROVIDES BASIC NEEDS FOR THE AREA RESIDENTS WHO ARE LOCATED IN ONE OF THE POOREST NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED FUND THE MISSIONS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY BY PROVIDING TOYS AND GIFTS THAT WERE COLLECTED AT WALGREENS STORES IN THE 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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