Chucks Piggy Bank Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Chuck's Piggy Bank's Mission is to provide pet food and supplies and monetary support for veterinary care to 26 Animal Rescues and Sanctuaries, Veterans' pets, low-income persons' pets and unhoused persons' pets. We also operate two pet food pantries and provide education to the public on pet health and care. These videos are provided to the public at no charge and delivered at in-person presentations throughout the community.
- Income
- $102,699
- Spending
- $84,159
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 376% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $23,756 spent. Chuck's Piggy Bank Pet Pantry Program provides pet food and supplies to 26 Central Florida Animal Rescues and Sanctuaries, Veterans' pets, as well as to the pets of low-income and unhoused individuals within the same geographic radius. Our volunteers either deliver these items or we arrange for direct shipment. Additionally, we operate two pet pantries: one at Veterans Helping Veterans USA and another at Saving Mercy's Mercy Village. People who meet these organizations' eligibility criteria are automatically qualified to receive food and supplies for their pets.
- $56,463 spent. Chuck's Emergency Medical Fund - This program provides monetary support for Veterinary care to 26 Central Florida Rescues and Sanctuaries, Veterans' pets, as well as to the pets of low-income and unhoused individuals within the same geographic radius. The program includes monetary assistance for spay/neuter services and routine, urgent and emergency medical care. All payments are made directly to the veterinary establishments providing the medical services following a review of charges by a board member familiar with the veterinary industry.
- $1,450 spent. Chuck's Educational Video Program-we are currently in production for 6 professional videos that will be available to the public, school children, veterinary clinics and senior citizens. Education sessions will be conducted by Chuck's Piggy Bank at Community Centers and in schools and videos will also be available to vet clinics to air in their lobbies at no charge. These videos will include topics on pet diseases and prevention, proper pet care, spay/neuter and more.
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
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 November 6, 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 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 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.
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