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Bichons and Buddies

EIN 20-1781239 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

RevokedPub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Our goal is to rescue Bichons, Bichon Mixes and other small dogs from high euthanasia shelters, to provide them with medical services and place them into the care of loving guardians.

Revocation date: May 15, 2010

4310 West Lawn AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90066

www.bichonsandbuddies.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-7.7%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$25,896

Down $5,215 (-17%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$25,896

Down $5,215 (-17%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$67,378

Down $53,045 (-44%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$72,593

Down $43,581 (-38%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$5,215

Down $9,464 (-223%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2008: $100Liabilities 2008: $2,4432008Assets 2010: $20,229Liabilities 2010: $02010Assets 2011: $25,743Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $35,011Liabilities 2012: $132Net Assets 2012: $34,8792012Assets 2013: $23,122Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $36,271Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $36,2712014Assets 2015: $54,895Liabilities 2015: $4882015Assets 2016: $38,661Liabilities 2016: $1872016Assets 2017: $45,395Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $38,952Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $56,511Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $114,164Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $114,1642020Assets 2021: $78,726Liabilities 2021: $2,170Net Assets 2021: $76,5562021Assets 2022: $39,067Liabilities 2022: $2,170Net Assets 2022: $36,8972022Assets 2023: $29,032Liabilities 2023: $2,170Net Assets 2023: $26,8622023Assets 2024: $31,111Net Assets 2024: $31,1112024Assets 2025: $25,896Net Assets 2025: $25,8962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$25,896
Liabilities-
Net Assets$25,896
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2008: $39,669Expenses 2008: $38,913Net Income 2008: $7562008Revenue 2010: $145,269Expenses 2010: $134,166Net Income 2010: $11,1032010Revenue 2011: $150,116Expenses 2011: $144,602Net Income 2011: $5,5142011Revenue 2012: $200,369Expenses 2012: $188,087Net Income 2012: $12,2822012Revenue 2013: $172,067Expenses 2013: $183,824Net Income 2013: -$11,7572013Revenue 2014: $213,730Expenses 2014: $200,581Net Income 2014: $13,1492014Revenue 2015: $184,229Expenses 2015: $166,093Net Income 2015: $18,1362015Revenue 2016: $178,753Expenses 2016: $194,687Net Income 2016: -$15,9342016Revenue 2017: $124,135Expenses 2017: $117,214Net Income 2017: $6,9212017Revenue 2018: $135,194Expenses 2018: $141,637Net Income 2018: -$6,4432018Revenue 2019: $124,944Expenses 2019: $107,385Net Income 2019: $17,5592019Revenue 2020: $237,178Expenses 2020: $179,525Net Income 2020: $57,6532020Revenue 2021: $118,760Expenses 2021: $156,368Net Income 2021: -$37,6082021Revenue 2022: $91,508Expenses 2022: $131,167Net Income 2022: -$39,6592022Revenue 2023: $119,413Expenses 2023: $129,448Net Income 2023: -$10,0352023Revenue 2024: $120,423Expenses 2024: $116,174Net Income 2024: $4,2492024Revenue 2025: $67,378Expenses 2025: $72,593Net Income 2025: -$5,2152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$67,378
Expenses$72,593
Net Income-$5,215
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$25,896
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$25,896
Revenue
$67,378
Expenses
$72,593
Net income
-$5,215
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.26$0.67$0.73$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.31$1.20$1.16$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.02$0.27$1.19$1.29$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.02$0.37$0.92$1.31$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.02$0.77$1.19$1.56$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$2.37$1.80$0.58
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$1.25$1.07$0.18
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$1.35$1.42$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.00$1.24$1.17$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$1.79$1.95$0.16
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$1.84$1.66$0.18
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$2.14$2.01$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$1.72$1.84$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$2.00$1.88$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$1.50$1.45$0.06
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$1.45$1.34$0.11
2008Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.02$0.40$0.39$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 28, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$67,378
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our goal is to rescue Bichons, Bichon Mixes and other small dogs from high euthanasia shelters, to provide them with medical services and place them into the care of loving guardians.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Bichons and Buddies is a charitable not-for-profit organization based in and serving Southern California. Our goal is to rescue Bichons, Bichon mixes and other small dogs from high-kill shelters and to take in dogs from people who can no longer live with their original guardian or guardians. We believe that each life is meaningful and that all deserve to live out their lives as loving companions in forever homes. Our motto, Making a Difference in a Dogs Life reflects our commitment to assisting healthy, adoptable Bichons and their buddies find loving guardians who can care for and protect them as long as they live.Bichons and Buddies believes that our animal companions deserve to be cherished, cared for and protected. We value the loving contribution they make to our lives and are dedicated to assisting these loyal companions in finding permanent homes and a second chance at life. We are strongly committed to making a difference in the lives of Bichon Frises, Bichon mixes and the buddies with whom they play. Our volunteers reflect this sincere desire through their willingness to foster, transport and assist in the effort to rescue and re-home daily. As part of our mission, we educate the community regarding the necessity to eradicate puppy mills, the importance of spaying and neutering pets and how to be responsible pet guardians.-$72,069
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeanine CurcionePresidentFT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bichon and Buddies
EIN
20-1781239
Phone
7148501852
Address
4310 West Lawn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Signing Officer

Name
Jeanine Curcione
Title
President
Signed
2026-03-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Debra L Cohen
Address
9 Pangloss St, Henderson, NV 89002
Preparer
Debra L Cohen
Phone
8184394363
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $1223”

Other Expenses.1

“Veterinarian Services $53428”

Other Expenses.2

“Dog Supplies $12823”

Other Expenses.3

“Dog Grooming $2636”

Other Expenses.4

“Dog Transportation $983”

Other Expenses.5

“Dues & Subscriptions $584”

Other Expenses.6

“Dog Boarding $561”

Other Expenses.7

“Advertising $183”

Other Expenses.8

“Charitable Contributions $104”

Other Expenses.9

“Pulling Fee $50”

Other Expenses.10

“Bank Charges $18”

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