Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (D99) the organization is classified as: Animal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue 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 12/2022, Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue generated $99.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $86.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 32.2% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GREAT LAKES PIGEON RESCUE'S MISSION IS TO SAVE THE LIVES OF HOMELESS DOMESTIC AND NON-RELEASABLE PIGEONS AND DOVES IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION, WHO OTHERWISE WOULD FACE EUTHANASIA OR A SLOW DEATH FROM LACK OF CARE, BY PROVIDING FOSTER HOMES, ADOPTION SERVICES, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND COMPASSIONATE EDUCATION ABOUT THE NEED FOR PIGEON AND DOVE RESCUE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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600 RESCUED BIRDS RECEIVED CARE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND HOUSING IN 2022. THIS EXCEEDED OUR GOAL FOR THIS TIME PERIOD. LONG TERM GOAL INCLUDES CONTINUING TO PROVIDE LIFESAVING CARE FOR THESE OTHERWISE NEGLECTED, ABANDONED BIRDS, THUS STRIVING TO SPREAD COMPASSION AND INSPIRE HOPE THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITIES.
IN 2022 OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EMERGENCY RESCUE AND MEDICAL CARE FOR 327 DOMESTICALLY BRED AND NON-RELEASABLE PIGEONS AND DOVES WHO WERE ABANDONED, SICK, INJURED, AND/OR STARVING. BECAUSE OF THE HARD WORK OF OUR COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS AND COLLABORATIONS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES, WE MET OUR GOAL FOR 2022 AND OUR LONG TERM GOAL IS TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THIS LIFESAVING WORK.
IN 2022, OUR ORGANIZATION TRAINED AND CULTIVATED 38 NEW RESCUE FOSTER VOLUNTEERS, WHICH ENTAILS CARING FOR THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF PIGEONS OR DOVES WHO ARE WAITING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME. THE NEW FOSTER VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED BY OUR VOLUNTEER COACHES, AND OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CAGES AND BASIC SUPPLIES ALONG WITH CONTINUAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEW FOSTERS. THIS MET OUR GOAL FOR THE YEAR, WHICH WE PLAN LONG TERM TO EXPAND ANNUALLY AS THE MORE FOSTER HOMES WE HAVE, THE MORE PIGEONS AND DOVES WE ARE ABLE TO RESCUE AND TO CARE FOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Challoner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Eve Sonnier President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Blanca Uribe Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Susan Jicha Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Christina Picchi Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,709 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,024 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,709 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,746 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $99,455 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $13,408 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,028 |
All other expenses | $72,311 |
Total functional expenses | $86,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,423 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,046 |
Total assets | $32,469 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $32,469 |
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 | $32,469 |