Operation North Pole Inc.
Operation North Pole Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
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.
About
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 themed 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, 2019, approximately 164 children aged 12 and younger received gifts valued at $300 in addition to other gifts for the rest of the family unit.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “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.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “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.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as IL.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 50 West Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL, 60018.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $138,807.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $36,962 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $33,504 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.