University of Illinois Savma Chapter
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What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS CHARTERED AS AN AFFILIATE OF THE STUDENT AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL (SAVMA) WORKS TO: A) PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF FRIENDLY RELATIONS AMONG THE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, B) PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEMBERS TO GAIN PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, C) DEMONSTRATE THE VIRTUES OF ORGANIZED EFFORT, D) BUILD CHARACTER THROUGH THE CENSORSHIP AND APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE OF ALL UNWORTHY ACTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMENDATION OF ALL WORTHY DEEDS, E) MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND SAVMA TO ITS CHAPTERS, F) TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, AND G) OVERSEE OTHER SAVMA ORGANIZATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.
- Income
- $69,630
- Spending
- $57,876
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- FACILITATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH VARIOUS STUDENT EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1947.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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