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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2235155

ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE

Tax-exempt · CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415

Financials

$4M$4.3M2022$4.2M$3.9M2023$6.2M$4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$6,164,442$3,968,934$2,195,508$24,004,118$292,175$23,711,943
September 30, 2024990$4,183,338$3,894,290$289,048$20,652,558$164,487$20,488,071
September 30, 2023990$3,965,070$4,347,037-$381,967$18,090,019$141,534$17,948,485
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,881,987
Program service revenue
$2,513,765
Investment income
$760,626
Net rental income
$5,000
Net gain from sales of assets
$40,639
Other revenue
$1,008,064

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$177,433
Other salaries and wages
$1,424,104
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,908,620
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$348,183
Accounting fees
$196,503
Occupancy
$143,073
Depreciation
$175,011
Program services (functional)
$3,139,715
Management and general (functional)
$815,913
Fundraising (functional)
$13,306

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,652,558
Total assets, end of year
$24,004,118
Total liabilities, end of year
$292,175
Net assets, end of year
$23,711,943
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,164,496
Publicly traded securities
$1,301,557
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,530,858
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,181,085
Gross receipts
$7,132,120
Employees
52
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1935
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Leo PaulVeterinarian
Key employee
40$177,433
Chris HigensPresident/Exec. Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Gail KinzieVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Stephen PernsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Debbie FigielskiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Erick NickersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sue SvatosDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shamiran WagnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Leo PaulVeterinarian
Highest-paid employee
40$172,514
Chris HigensPresident/Exec. Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Gail KinzieVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Stephen PernsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Debbie FigielskiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Erick NickersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sue SvatosDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shamiran WagnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Leo PaulVeterinarian
Highest-paid employee
40$161,806
Chris HigensPresident/Exec. Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Gail KinzieVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Stephen PernsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Debbie FigielskiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Erick NickersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sue SvatosDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shamiran WagnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10305 SOUTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415-1470
In care of
% ANIM
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chris Higens, 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Signed the 990
Chris Higens, President
Phone
(708) 636-8586
Return prepared by
Desmond & Ahern Ltd

Mission

The Organization prevents cruelty to animals by the advancement of humane education and maintenance of animal shelters. The Animal Welfare League also provides animal adoption programs, veterinary, and clinical services.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Organization provides food, shelter, and medical care for unwanted, stray or lost animals. It offers spay/neuter services and veteranary service for limited income pet owners. It also provides information about humane treatment of animals, animal rescue, animal cruelty investigations, animal assisted therapy and a pet food pantry.
    Expenses $3,139,715 · revenue $3,521,829

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-2235155
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1952
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,004,118
Income (IRS master file)
$7,132,120

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$6,164,442$3,968,934$24,004,118XML
990September 2024$4,183,338$3,894,290$20,652,558XML
990September 2023$3,965,070$4,347,037$18,090,019XML
990September 2022$3,746,761$4,028,028$17,659,773IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 36-2235155).

Questions about ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE

What is the EIN of ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE is 36-2235155.
Is ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
Are donations to ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE 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 ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Chris Higens.
Who are the officers and directors of ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,433 (Dr Leo Paul, Veterinarian).
How much revenue does ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,164,442, expenses of $3,968,934 and total assets of $24,004,118 at year end.

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