Nonprofit · EIN 27-0868752
OPERATION NORTH POLE INC
Tax-exempt · DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $245,091 | $258,141 | -$13,050 | $539,004 | $0 | $539,004 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $189,550 | $85,987 | $103,563 | $520,506 | $0 | $520,506 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $170,940 | $212,630 | -$41,690 | $381,681 | $0 | $381,681 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $231,580
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,469
- Net income from fundraising events
- $682
- Other revenue
- $1,042
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $166,124
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,390
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $650
- Occupancy
- $6,000
- Travel
- $2,332
- Program services (functional)
- $195,590
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,018
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,533
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $520,506
- Total assets, end of year
- $539,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $539,004
- Publicly traded securities
- $324,181
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $539,004
- Gross receipts
- $265,678
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara J Dabler | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $37,390 |
| Timothy J Crossin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Wax | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Chiganos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tracy O'Brien | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara J Dabler | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $37,390 |
| E Jason Tremblay | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tracy O'Brien | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Timothy Sashko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Wendt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Chiganos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Wax | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara J Dabler | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $37,390 |
| E Jason Tremblay | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tracy O'Brien | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Timothy Sashko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Wendt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Chiganos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Wax | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 W OAKTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1833
- In care of
- % BARBARA DABLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Barbara J Dabler, 50 West Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- Signed the 990
- Barbara J Dabler, President & CEO
- Phone
- (847) 813-5387
- Website
- www.operationnorthpole.org
- Return prepared by
- IL NFP AUDIT AND TAX LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $195,590 · grants $166,124
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0868752
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $539,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $265,678
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $245,091 | $258,141 | $539,004 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $189,550 | $85,987 | $520,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $170,940 | $212,630 | $381,681 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $197,168 | $165,895 | $411,995 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0868752).
Questions about OPERATION NORTH POLE INC
- What is the EIN of OPERATION NORTH POLE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION NORTH POLE INC is 27-0868752.
- Is OPERATION NORTH POLE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to OPERATION NORTH POLE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPERATION NORTH POLE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OPERATION NORTH POLE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OPERATION NORTH POLE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OPERATION NORTH POLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Barbara J Dabler.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION NORTH POLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,390 (Barbara J Dabler, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does OPERATION NORTH POLE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $245,091, expenses of $258,141 and total assets of $539,004 at year end.
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