Border Tails Rescue
Mission
Border Tails Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving and improving the lives of dogs by providing safe shelter, comprehensive medical care, vaccinations, and any specialized treatment they need to thrive. We believe every dog deserves a chance, regardless of breed, age, size, or medical condition. As a result, we regularly take on complex medical cases—including major surgeries and severe health conditions—that many other organizations are unable to accept. Despite operating without large corporate sponsors, major endowments, or significant grant funding, Border Tails Rescue has consistently ranked among the top three rescue partners of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) in the number of dogs transferred from the city's open-admission animal shelter into rescue. This reflects our unwavering commitment to saving dogs most at risk and maximizing the impact of every dollar entrusted to us. Our commitment extends beyond rescue through our Inclusive Adoption program, which removes unnecessary barriers to adoption while providing compassionate guidance and ongoing support before, during, and after placement. We believe successful adoptions are built on strong partnerships with adopters and foster families, and we provide the resources, education, and assistance needed to help both people and pets succeed together. Border Tails Rescue is committed to responsible stewardship of every donation. The revenue and contributions we receive are invested directly in the care of our dogs, including medical treatment, food, shelter, transportation, enrichment, training, spay/neuter services, and other essential programs that support their health, recovery, and successful placement into loving homes.
Vision
We envision a future where every dog—regardless of breed, age, size, or medical needs—is valued, receives the care they deserve, and has the opportunity to live in a safe, loving home. We strive to create communities where adoption is inclusive, compassionate, and supported, and where adopters and foster families have the resources they need to build lasting, successful relationships with their pets. We also envision a future with fewer homeless and unwanted animals by promoting and providing spay and neuter services as a vital part of responsible animal welfare. Through lifesaving rescue, exceptional medical care, preventive care, community partnerships, and education, Border Tails Rescue is working toward a world where every dog has the chance to thrive and no healthy, adoptable dog is left without hope.
Goals
- 1.Grow and expand Border Tails Rescue's programs by increasing access to our existing lifesaving services, enabling us to rescue more at-risk dogs, provide advanced medical care and spay/neuter services, strengthen foster and adoption support, and improve outcomes for dogs and the families who welcome them.
- 2.Invest in Border Tails Rescue's organizational capacity by acquiring essential medical equipment, securing funding for a mobile veterinary van, upgrading technology and software systems, and enhancing operational infrastructure to expand access to lifesaving care, improve efficiency, and serve more dogs and the communities that depend on us.
- 3.Advance animal welfare through advocacy, education, and community engagement by expanding low-cost vaccine and spay/neuter programs, helping families keep their pets, promoting adoption over purchasing, offering training and educational events, and increasing volunteer involvement through community outreach and open houses.
NORTHBROOK IL | EIN: 85-0940489
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501(c)(3) organization
Border Tails Rescue
Mission
Border Tails Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving and improving the lives of dogs by providing safe shelter, comprehensive medical care, vaccinations, and any specialized treatment they need to thrive. We believe every dog deserves a chance, regardless of breed, age, size, or medical condition. As a result, we regularly take on complex medical cases—including major surgeries and severe health conditions—that many other organizations are unable to accept. Despite operating without large corporate sponsors, major endowments, or significant grant funding, Border Tails Rescue has consistently ranked among the top three rescue partners of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) in the number of dogs transferred from the city's open-admission animal shelter into rescue. This reflects our unwavering commitment to saving dogs most at risk and maximizing the impact of every dollar entrusted to us. Our commitment extends beyond rescue through our Inclusive Adoption program, which removes unnecessary barriers to adoption while providing compassionate guidance and ongoing support before, during, and after placement. We believe successful adoptions are built on strong partnerships with adopters and foster families, and we provide the resources, education, and assistance needed to help both people and pets succeed together. Border Tails Rescue is committed to responsible stewardship of every donation. The revenue and contributions we receive are invested directly in the care of our dogs, including medical treatment, food, shelter, transportation, enrichment, training, spay/neuter services, and other essential programs that support their health, recovery, and successful placement into loving homes.
Vision
We envision a future where every dog—regardless of breed, age, size, or medical needs—is valued, receives the care they deserve, and has the opportunity to live in a safe, loving home. We strive to create communities where adoption is inclusive, compassionate, and supported, and where adopters and foster families have the resources they need to build lasting, successful relationships with their pets. We also envision a future with fewer homeless and unwanted animals by promoting and providing spay and neuter services as a vital part of responsible animal welfare. Through lifesaving rescue, exceptional medical care, preventive care, community partnerships, and education, Border Tails Rescue is working toward a world where every dog has the chance to thrive and no healthy, adoptable dog is left without hope.
Goals
- 1.Grow and expand Border Tails Rescue's programs by increasing access to our existing lifesaving services, enabling us to rescue more at-risk dogs, provide advanced medical care and spay/neuter services, strengthen foster and adoption support, and improve outcomes for dogs and the families who welcome them.
- 2.Invest in Border Tails Rescue's organizational capacity by acquiring essential medical equipment, securing funding for a mobile veterinary van, upgrading technology and software systems, and enhancing operational infrastructure to expand access to lifesaving care, improve efficiency, and serve more dogs and the communities that depend on us.
- 3.Advance animal welfare through advocacy, education, and community engagement by expanding low-cost vaccine and spay/neuter programs, helping families keep their pets, promoting adoption over purchasing, offering training and educational events, and increasing volunteer involvement through community outreach and open houses.
NORTHBROOK IL | EIN: 85-0940489
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501(c)(3) organization
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
SCORE100%
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements:Yes
SCORE100%
Has financial statements compiled, reviewed or audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy:No
SCORE0%
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Financial Statements:Yes Has financial statements compiled, reviewed or audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Records Retention Policy:No Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |