Civic Intelligence

The Buddy Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 36-4007576

Mar 01, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025 • Filed on Oct 03, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.THEBUDDYFOUNDATION.ORG
65 W Seegers RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005

(847) 290-5806

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

94th percentile

61%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2025

Asset Growth

58th percentile

7.3%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,201,016

Up $742,303 (+11%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$7,201,016

Up $742,303 (+11%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,184,274

Up $538,847 (+83%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$461,796

Up $17,383 (+3.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$722,478

Up $521,464 (+259%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $3,421,254Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $3,421,2542014Assets 2015: $3,598,104Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $3,598,1042015Assets 2016: $3,735,336Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $3,735,3362016Assets 2017: $3,835,054Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $3,835,0542017Assets 2018: $5,099,282Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $5,099,2822018Assets 2019: $5,252,770Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $5,252,7702019Assets 2020: $5,418,971Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $5,418,9712020Assets 2021: $5,542,604Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5,542,6042021Assets 2022: $5,802,682Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $5,802,6822022Assets 2023: $6,257,699Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $6,257,6992023Assets 2024: $6,458,713Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6,458,7132024Assets 2025: $7,201,016Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $7,201,0162025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$7,201,016
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$7,201,016
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2014: $349,801Expenses 2014: $206,895Net Income 2014: $142,9062014Revenue 2015: $419,734Expenses 2015: $242,884Net Income 2015: $176,8502015Revenue 2016: $390,436Expenses 2016: $253,204Net Income 2016: $137,2322016Revenue 2017: $341,956Expenses 2017: $242,238Net Income 2017: $99,7182017Revenue 2018: $1,568,140Expenses 2018: $278,912Net Income 2018: $1,289,2282018Revenue 2019: $468,090Expenses 2019: $314,602Net Income 2019: $153,4882019Revenue 2020: $497,255Expenses 2020: $331,054Net Income 2020: $166,2012020Revenue 2021: $418,939Expenses 2021: $295,306Net Income 2021: $123,6332021Revenue 2022: $608,095Expenses 2022: $348,017Net Income 2022: $260,0782022Revenue 2023: $805,665Expenses 2023: $350,648Net Income 2023: $455,0172023Revenue 2024: $645,427Expenses 2024: $444,413Net Income 2024: $201,0142024Revenue 2025: $1,184,274Expenses 2025: $461,796Net Income 2025: $722,4782025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,184,274
Expenses$461,796
Net Income$722,478
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Mar 1, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025
Signed
Oct 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,184,274
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Anti euthanasia animal shelter

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,635,206$3,815,929▲ $1,180,723
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,327,854$1,884,134▼ $443,720
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,425,209$1,420,194▼ $5,015
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$70,444$80,759▲ $10,315
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$6,458,713$7,201,016▲ $742,303
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,458,713$7,201,016▲ $742,303
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,458,713$7,201,016▲ $742,303
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,458,713$7,201,016▲ $742,303

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$787,261$543,518$1,330,779
Land$630,000-$630,000
Equipment$2,933$57,381$60,314
Other Land Buildings-$9,661$9,661
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carmella LowthPresident
Stephanie FamiliarSecretary
Jan BiermannTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$951,982
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$232,292
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$951,982
Change in Net Assets
$722,478

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,184,274
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,184,274
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,184,274
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$461,796
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$31,347$3,483-$34,830
All Other Expenses$6,176$25,745-$31,921
Other Expenses$76,861$20,558-$20,558
Insurance-$15,018-$15,018
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,710-$11,710
Advertising-$11,606-$11,606
Fees for Services Legal-$8,650-$8,650
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,689-$2,689
Office Expenses$1,595$377-$1,972
Total Functional Expenses$305,569$156,227$0$461,796

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$461,796
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$461,796
Total Expenses per Form 990$461,796
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Officers review the form 990 before signing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No other documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Buddy Foundation
EIN
36-4007576
Phone
8472905806
Address
65 W SEEGERS ROAD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

Signing Officer

Name
Carmella Lowth
Title
President
Signed
2025-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
James G Dades & Co
Address
8401 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Preparer
Gregory M Roberts CPA
Phone
8476754000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E Other Expenses

“(a) total bank & credit card pross. Fees $6,935donor appreciation $9,259filing fees $15investment fees $2,577licenses and permits $618postage and shipping $10,193scavenger expense $6,390security expense $2,400telephone $3,662total $ 42,049(b) program servicespostage and shipping $8,153scavenger expense $5,751total program services $ 13,904(c) management & generalbank & credit card pross. Fees $6,935donor appreciation $9,259filing fees $15investment fees $2,577licenses and permits $618postage and shipping $2,040scavenger expense $639security expense $2,400telephone $3,662total management & general $ 28,145”

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2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$7,201,016
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7,201,016
Revenue
$1,184,274
Expenses
$461,796
Net income
$722,478
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.20$0.00$7.20$1.18$0.46$0.72
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.46$0.00$6.46$0.65$0.44$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.26$0.00$6.26$0.81$0.35$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.80$0.00$5.80$0.61$0.35$0.26
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.54$0.00$5.54$0.42$0.30$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.42$0.00$5.42$0.50$0.33$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.25$0.00$5.25$0.47$0.31$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.10$0.00$5.10$1.57$0.28$1.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$0.00$3.84$0.34$0.24$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.74$0.00$3.74$0.39$0.25$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.60$0.00$3.60$0.42$0.24$0.18
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.42$0.00$3.42$0.35$0.21$0.14