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Dalmatian Club of America Foundation Inc

EIN 61-1280243 · Mount Vernon, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Activities supporting the mission include reviewing and awarding grants for Dalmatians and other canine medical research, as well as funding Dalmatian rescue and educational expenses.

Income
$235,408
Spending
$49,677
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

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

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $25,383 spent. CANINE HEALTH PROGRAM: The objective of the program is to support ongoing health of the Dalmatian dog breed. OUTCOME: Granted $19,032 to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation to partially fund a sports medicine residency; Paid $3,385 shipping fees to send full litter OFA Canine Health Information Center(CHIC)databank samples to the University of Missouri for 41 Dalmatian litters (292 puppies). Sponsored a Futurity Award program to encourage health testing of Dalmatians used in breeding. Awarded three breeder/owners a total of $1,400. Largest individual donation: $500
  2. $18,274 spent. DALMATIAN RESCUE PROGRAM: The objective of the program is to support Dalmation rescues by funding medical services for rescued dogs. Rescue organizations complete all the Foundations requirements and provide veterinary receipts and photos of rescued Dalmatians to obtain reimbursement. OUTCOME: Reimbursed eight(8)separate non-profit organizations for medical expenses for 29 rescued Dalmatians. Largest individual donation: $5,000
  3. $767 spent. CANINE EDUCATION PROGRAM: The objective of the program is to educate breeders and owners of the Dalmatian canine breed. OUTCOME: The organization distributed educational materials to breeders and owners (approximately 100) and coordinated an educational seminar for breeders and owners (approximate attendance was 75).

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 June 1996.

    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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