Operation North Pole Inc
- Assets
- $381.7k
- Revenue
- $170.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Des Plaines, IL
- Founding
- 04/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0868752
Organization Overview
Operation North Pole Inc is located in Des Plaines, IL. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation North Pole Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Operation North Pole Inc generated $170.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $212.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION NORTH POLE - HOSTS A FANTASY TRIP TO THE NORTH POLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 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. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS PROGRAM DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. OPERATION NORTH POLE WORKED WITH ADVOCATE AURORA LUTHERAN GENERAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE 20 AREA FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD BATTLING A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS WITH FAMILY HOLIDAY PRESENTS. PRESENTS WERE PRESENTED TO THE FAMILIES BY THEIR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.COAT PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY PROVIDES A NUMBER OF LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH A HIGH STUDENT POPULATION ON FREE/REDUCED LUNCH WITH A NEW COAT. IN 2023 THE ORGANIZATION TARGETED AND SUPPLIED COATS TO 20 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN VARIOUS SUBURBAN CHICAGO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND 5,500 COATS WERE DISTRIBUTED. MISSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS IN 2023 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara J Dabler President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $37,390 |
E Jason Tremblay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tracy O'brien Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Timothy Sashko Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Wendt Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Chiganos Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $29,296 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,699 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,100 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $156,995 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,735 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,163 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $170,940 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $123,378 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,390 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,739 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,350 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,962 |
| Office expenses | $5,835 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $916 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,953 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $212,630 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,322 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $132,858 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $127,501 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $381,681 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $381,681 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $381,681 |