Our Little Chow Chow Sanctuary Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line (28-31) - Primary exempt purpose: The long-term care, support, and rehabilitation of Chow Chow dogs at risk for euthanasia due to behavioral issues, resulting in other animal care organizations deeming them unadoptable. These dogs are provided the care, love, and respect they deserve to live a full and happy life and when time, a dignified and painless death. They are full-time and long-term Residents of the Sanctuary and are not eligible for adoption. We also support owners who are overwhelmed by their dog's behavior with information, resources, and tools, to help their dogs stay in their home, as well as provide support to ensure any that dogs accepted into the Sanctuary have the necessary veterinary care, inspection, certification, and vaccinations to travel to the Sanctuary per state and federal regulations.
- Income
- $8,067
- Spending
- $8,040
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 January 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)
- $5,106 spent. No Chow Left Behind - Primary program - To provide a long term safe space for Chow Chows that are at risk for euthanasia due to behavioral issues.
- Owner Support Fund - A support program for owners who are surrendering a Chow to OLCCS but do not have the the financial means to have their dog updated on immunizations, inspections, credentials and / or travel to the Sanctuary.
- Search for the Sanctuary - A long term program to find a designated and perfect location / facility for Our Little Chow Chow Sanctuary and its Residents to call home.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending January 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 July 2023.
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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