Orphans of the Storm
Animal shelter operations and related pet adoption activities.
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Animal shelter operations and related pet adoption activities.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrphans of the Storm is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Deerfield, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 366002114. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Orphans of the Storm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.
Orphans of the Storm is located in Deerfield, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.
Based on official tax filings, Orphans of the Storm has $6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Orphans of the Storm is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Orphans of the Storm. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Orphans of the Storm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Friends Available Today Meet Our Dogs Meet Our Cats Click to view view all facebook events Orphans of the Storm is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Orphans of the Storm's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Orphans of the Storm are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Orphans of the Storm is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 366002114, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ORPHANS OF THE STORM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Orphans of the Storm
- What is Orphans of the Storm?
- Orphans of the Storm is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Deerfield, United States. Friends Available Today Meet Our Dogs Meet Our Cats Click to view view all facebook events
- When was Orphans of the Storm founded?
- Orphans of the Storm was founded in 1928.
- Who leads Orphans of the Storm?
- Michelle Shields serves as President.
- Where is Orphans of the Storm located?
- Headquartered in Deerfield, United States.
- What is Orphans of the Storm's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Orphans of the Storm trustworthy?
- Orphans of the Storm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Orphans of the Storm's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 366002114.
- What is Orphans of the Storm's website?
- http://www.orphansofthestorm.org