2026-06-17T08:59:43-05:00 2025-09-30 363321958 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Ave Chicago IL 60643 990 2024-10-01 362235155 Animal Welfare League ANIM 7086368586 10305 Southwest Highway Chicago Ridge IL 60415 Chris Higens President 7086368586 2026-06-17 1 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2026-06-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chris Higens 10305 Southwest Highway Chicago Ridge IL 60415 7132120 0 X www.animalwelfareleague.com X 1935 IL Prevent cruelty to animals through the humane education and maintenance of animal shelters. 7 7 52 20 0 0 986996 1881987 2629337 2513765 561955 760626 5050 1008064 4183338 6164442 0 0 0 0 1848714 1908620 0 0 13306 2045576 2060314 3894290 3968934 289048 2195508 20652558 24004118 164487 292175 20488071 23711943 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. 0 0 3139715 3521829 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. 3139715 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 52 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X X Chris Higens 7086368586 10305 Southwest Highway Chicago Ridge IL 60415 X Chris Higens President/Exec. Director 40.00 X X 0 0 0 Gail Kinzie Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Stephen Perns Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Figielski Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Erick Nickerson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sue Svatos Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shamiran Wagner Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Leo Paul Veterinarian 40.00 X 177433 0 0 177433 0 0 1 0 1 0 Nixon Peabody LLC 70 W Madison St Suite 3500 Chicago IL 60602 Legal services 237882 The Stapleton Group 15255 S 95th Ave Ste 600 Orland Park IL 60462 Accounting services 197732 2 32032 1849955 27588 1881987 Clinic 900099 2269822 2269822 Various Animal Care Services 900099 243943 243943 2513765 719987 719987 5000 0 5000 5000 5000 1008317 967678 40639 40639 40639 0 32032 0 0 Other 900099 1003064 1003064 1003064 6164442 3521829 0 760626 177433 160786 16647 1424104 1331699 92405 13928 10752 3176 161346 124557 36789 131809 101755 30054 348183 87046 261137 196503 49126 147377 13214 13214 120311 29926 90385 10373 10373 109747 94929 11293 3525 14925 13909 1016 143073 133331 9742 175011 163094 11917 85402 79587 5815 Animal care supplies & 533605 533605 Repairs & mainenance 140042 130506 9536 Animal disposal 64017 64017 Bank Fees 53518 53518 52390 31090 11519 9781 3968934 3139715 815913 13306 233793 285477 1879320 5859620 964716 661086 31321 126343 144695 68034 35867 7574601 5410105 2312246 2164496 1171807 1301557 13235213 14181085 20652558 24004118 164487 287175 5000 164487 292175 X 7252858 9530858 13235213 14181085 20488071 23711943 20652558 24004118 2195508 1028364 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 446709 627564 721200 986996 1881987 4664456 2716422 2510523 2749633 2629337 2513765 13119680 7508 16112 23620 3170639 3154199 3470833 3616333 4395752 17807756 0 0 0 17807756 518552 592562 477592 561955 760626 2911287 518552 592562 477592 561955 760626 2911287 5050 1008064 1013114 3689191 3746761 3948425 4183338 6164442 21732157 0.81940 0.88390 0.13400 0.11590 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13235213 945872 14181085 11182208 2053005 13235213 10357082 825126 11182208 13460801 -3103719 10357082 11394783 2066018 13460801 0 0 825351 825351 4648742 3515069 1133673 239224 192516 46708 1745715 1586951 158764 115569 115569 0 2164496 Beneficial int. in trusts 14181085 F 14181085 X 6233720 82492 82492 6151228 13214 13214 6164442 3955720 0 3955720 13214 13214 3968934 Part V, Line 4: Permanently restricted net assets are investments held in perpetuity, the income of which is expendable to support the general activities of the League. Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note form Audited Financial Statements Animal Welfare League was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The League qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170 and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax exempt purpose of the League and the nature in which it operates is described above. The League continues to operate in compliance with its tax exempt purpose. The League's annual informational returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination generally for three years after they are filed. The League has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the League was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2025. Fall Fur Palooza & Misc events 32032 32032 32032 32032 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dr Leo Paul Veterinarian 177433 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 177433 0 0 0 X Donated Supplies 1000 27588 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has life members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a During the annual meeting for life members, the members vote on a slate for the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 was reviewed and approved by the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Prior to filing, the Form 990 and related Schedules was presented at a board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At the start of every board meeting, the President inquires as to any new reportable conflicts of interest. Board members are encouraged to report conflicts as they arise between meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation for officers, top management and key employees are based on national and local comparable salary research. The Executive Committee makes recommendations to the Board who then approves the employment contracts. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.